Forms of Power
What is the definition of power?
The ability or capacity to direct or influence the behaviour of others or events.
Name one of the three sources power from the notes.
Organization, resources, or numbers.
What does “cooperation” mean?
Working together to achieve a common goal.
What is democracy?
A system where people vote and elect representatives.
What is a monarchy?
A government ruled by a king or queen, with power passed through family.
What does MLA stand for?
Member of the Legislative Assembly.
What form of power involves physically making someone to follow orders?
Force.
What source of power includes money, technology, land, or education?
Resources.
What does “harmony” mean?
Living together peacefully.
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Municipal, provincial, federal.
In a constitutional monarchy like Canada, who makes most decisions?
Elected representatives; the monarch has limited power.
Name one responsibility of municipal government.
Local roads, water, garbage, police/fire, parks.
A teacher assigns a detention. What type of power is this?
Authority.
Protests, voting, and petitions fall under which source of power?
Numbers.
This is an international organization that promotes peace and harmony between nations.
The United Nations (UN).
Who is elected at the local (municipal) level?
Mayor, councillor, or reeve.
What is a dictatorship?
A government ruled by one leader with total control who suppresses opposition.
Who represents a First Nations government?
A chief and councillors.
A YouTuber convinces viewers to buy their new product. What type of power is being used?
Influence.
Give one example of how organization can increase a group’s power.
Forming alliances, coordinating actions, planning campaigns, etc.
Why do organizations that promote cooperation, harmony, and balance (such as advocacy groups, charities, and First Nations/Métis organizations) have power in a community?
Because they work together to influence change, support people’s needs, and advocate for issues that affect many citizens, giving them collective power.
What are two responsibility of the provincial government?
Health care, education, highways, natural resources, etc.
What is an oligarchy?
A government controlled by a small group of powerful individuals.
What is one federal responsibility?
Defence, immigration, money, Indigenous relations.
According to the notes, why is power “fluid”?
It can be gained or lost depending on events, behaviour, and public support.
How can a large number of people influence decisions in government?
By protesting, voting, or signing petitions that pressure decision-makers.
Why are cooperation and harmony considered sources of power?
They allow groups to create change collectively and peacefully.
Name one democratic value from the notes.
Fairness, freedoms, equality, participation, rule of law.
What are two major difference between democracy and dictatorship?
Democracy includes voting and citizen freedoms; dictatorship limits rights and power is held by one leader.
What does a Member of Parliament (MP) do?
Represents their riding federally and votes on national laws.