Government Responsibilities
Which level of government is responsible for healthcare?
Provincial Government
The Constitutional Act of 1982 allowed Canada to change their constitution without the approval of this country
England/UK
Pierre Poilievre is the leader of which party
Conservative party
What is a written proposal of a law?
Bill
Is a communist dictatorship on the far left or right?
Far Left
Which level of government is responsible for Highways?
Provincial Government
Name two of the four freedoms.
Freedom of association, Freedom of conscience and religion, Freedom of thought, belief and expression, Freedom of peaceful assembly
The Liberal party is what side of the political spectrum
Left
How many readings are there?
Three
How is power decided in a monarchy?
Inheritance from being next In line
Name three responsibilities of the municipal government.
public parks, libraries, social services, local police and fire services, garbage removal, recycling, and public transportation
Which legal document in Canada outlines the division of powers between federal and provincial governments?
British North America Act or Constitution Act, 1867
This party can only be voted in a specific French province
Le Bloc Quebecois
What is a written law passed by parliament?
Act
How do the neighboring tribes of the Haudenosaunee decide agreements amongst themselves
They use consensus and the Great Law of Peace.
Which level of government is responsible for the postal service?
Federal Goverment
Queen Elizabeth II granted this document in 1982, changing Canada’s history forever
Constitution Act and Charter of Rights and Freedoms
How many votes do you need to be considered a party in Ontario
12 Ridings/Seats
This is the first stage where public opinion is heard.
Committee Stage
What are the 5 Indigenous tribes in the original Haudenosaunee confederacy?
Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, and Mohawk
What is the lesser-known level of government that handles responsibilities in Canada’s three territories?
Territorial Government
This section of the Constitution Act of 1982 recognizes and gives rights to the Indigenous peoples of Canada
Section 35 of the Constitution Act of 1982
What is one of the newest parties founded in 2018 advocating for lower taxes and limited government?
People's Party of Canada/PPC
What is the final step before a law becomes an act?
Royal Assent
How many members are in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly?
22 Members