Elections and Voting
What 2 criteria must be met to vote or run in an election?
-18 years of age
-Canadian citizen
Explain how the Prime Minister gets that role
answers will vary
What is the provincial equivalent of the Prime Minister?
Premier
What do we call a person who makes decisions in court?
A judge
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
In a federal election, what are the voting 'areas' of our country called and how many do we have?
-ridings
-343
After all MPs are elected, some may be appointed to this role which will have then overseeing specific committees.
Cabinet Minister
What is the provincial equivalent of an MP?
MLA
What is the judicial branch responsible for?
Interpreting laws and making legal decisions in courts
What is the main job of an MP? (2 things)
To represent the people in their riding and help make laws.
What is the term given to someone elected to represent their constituents at the federal level?
Where do they meet?
-Member of Parliament (MP)
-House of Commons
Who gives Royal Assent to bills at the federal level? How do they get this role?
Governor General- appointed
Who represents the king at each level of government?
Lieutenant Governor- P
Governor General- F
Why is it important that judges are fair and unbiased?
So everyone is treated equally under the law.
What is one thing political parties usually share?
Similar beliefs, goals, or ideas about government.
Explain what a political party is.
What are 3 main political parties in Canada?
A group of people with similar ideas and goals for government. (Conservative, NDP, Liberal)
What is the job of the Opposition parties?
To question, challenge, and suggest changes to government decisions.
Which of the following are provincial responsibilities and which are federal responsibilities?
Education
National Defense
Health Care
International trade
Immigration
Education -P
National Defense -F
Health Care -P
International trade -F
Immigration -F
Why should the judicial branch be separate from the legislative and executive branches of government?
So courts can make fair decisions without political pressure.
What is the name of the document that protects Canadians’ rights and freedoms?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is the title given to the leader of Canada's government? Who is in that role currently?
Prime Minister- Mark Carney
Governor General
Senate
Member of Parliament
What is one major difference between the federal Parliament and most provincial legislatures? (hint. It's an extra step a bill must go through before it becomes a law)
It must be approved by the senate
A citizen believes the government broke the law. Why is it important that the courts are independent?
Independent courts can fairly decide the case, even if it involves the government.
A law is proposed about military spending, debated by MPs, reviewed by Senators, and approved by the Governor General. Explain the role of each group/person.
MPs debate and vote on the law, Senators review it, and the Governor General gives royal assent.