Government
What are the levels of government?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and First Nations.
How old do you have to be to receive an adult sentence?
If the crime is really serious you can receive one at the age of twelve-seventeen. If you are older you will receive an adult sentence anyway.
What were the top three political parties in the last election?
the Liberals, Conservatives, and the N.D.P.
What are some things that the Municipal Government are responsible for?
Local roads, property taxes, building, recreation and community services,police and protection.
What are two ways that aboriginals would deal with a crime such as stealing?
They might use a healing circle or sentencing circle to help the offender realize their mistake.
What is the job of the executive branch?
The job of the executive branch is to be a leader, it carries out the business of the government.
Why might the prosecution seek an adult sentence for a youth?
They might seek an adult sentence if the crime was really serious and they feel it needs to be punished more than a youth sentence.
What is the political party that currently has the most seats?
Liberals
What does the provincial level of government control?
Highways, family courts, child custody, drivers license's, education, schools, and legal names are responsibilities of the provincial government.
What is the point of restorative justice?
restorative justice is designed so that the offender will realize their mistake, feel some guilt, and learn from it.
Who is involved in the legislative branch?
MLA'S, MPP'S, AND MNA'S
How should a youth be explained their rights?
They should be explained their rights in a clear and simple fashion.
What political party wants to immediately bring 10,000 immigrants into Canada if elected.
the N.D.P.
What are some of the things that the federal government are responsible for?
Trans-Canada highway, postal services, relations with first nations, armed forces, and social insurance numbers.
Who is in charge of dealing with young aboriginal offenders?
The First Nations
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws, and important decisions.
How old do you have to be to be charged with a crime?
You can be charged with a crime at any age, especially if it was serious.
What political party is currently trying to decriminalize marijuana?
the Liberals
What are some ways in which the government affects our daily lives?
The government affects our lives by: taxing our goods, providing health care services, education services, transportation services, water, highways and local roads, military, police, and providing our country with jobs.
Who is Manitoba's M.P.?
Niki Ashton
What is the job of the judicial branch?
The judicial branch interprets and enforces the law.
If a sixteen year old boy helped an eighteen year old murder someone, would they receive the same sentence?
No, they wouldn't, because the sixteen year old would be charged with a youth crime, while the eighteen year old would be charged with an adult crime.
Who is the leader of the N.D.P. party currently?
Jagmeet Singh
What level of government is responsible for birth certificates?
Provincial
Who is Manitoba's M.L.A.?
Amanda Lathlin