Definitions
What is Democracy?
The people hold the power
What was the big issue that Canada East (francophones) and Canada West (anglophones) could not agree on?
The result of each party having equal seats in government so that no decisions could be made is called?
Political deadlock
The USA
Name our current provincial premier:
Danielle Smith
The larger the population the more representatives you would have is known as?
Representation by population- AKA Rep by Pop
Why do we call canada's government a Responsible government?
The leaders elected have a responsibility to follow the wishes of the voters (the people)
The first prime minister of canada
John A Macdonald
What was the date of Canadian Confederation
July 1, 1867
What is one provincial responsibilty?
local affairs, health and welfare, education
when everyone agrees
A major reason for many of the colonies to join confederation was:
a) railway b) money c) military d) trade
Railway
Majority rules because each area would get seats in government based on the size of the population is called?
Representation by population "rep by pop"
What were 3 main reasons that led colonies to think about Confederation?
Defense (the threat of american expansion)
Railway (need for economic prosperity)
Political Instability (ending political deadlock)
What is one federal responsibility?
Defense, trade, first nations, banking
What is Government?
the way societies organize themselves to make decisions
Which province was the last to join confederation?
Newfoundland
The joining of colonies to form one country
Confederation
What were the first four provinces to join confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Name our current Prime Minister of the Federal government
Mark Carney
Trading without taxes is known as....
Free Trade
Why was the mercantile system not working in Britain?
Britain's new manufacturing industries were getting bigger- INDUSTRIALISM.
The joining of political parties into one government in a time of emergency in order to get things done is called?
Coalition Government
Name 7 provinces in canada:
BC, alberta, saskatchewan, manitoba, ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, New foundland and Labrador