Unit 1:Government and Citizenship
What level of government is in charge of forean affairs?
The Federal Government
Every how many years is an election run?
Every 4 years
How long ago is "Ancient"
2500 years ago
Who could vote before the Reform Acts?
Only rich, male, landowners could vote at the time.
What are the three different levels of government in canada?
Federal, provincial, municipal.
Under what part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects you from illegal arrest?
Legal rights
How many MLAs are in Alberta?
87 MLAs are in Alberta
Who could vote in Ancient Athens?
Only people who were born in the city-state could vote.
who signed the Magna Carta?
King John.
What is the difference between MLA and MP?
An MP is for the federal government. An MLA is for the provincial government.
What is the definition of a right? What about a freedom?
A right is something the law protects. A freedom is something the law cant take from you.
What does the CCRF stand for?
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is Ostracism?
Ostracism is when people agree to exile someone as a punishment.
Why do people become slaves?
Debt, punishment, and born as slaves
What are the differences between a right and a freedom?
A right is something protected by the law. A freedom is something the law can't take from you
The Govener General
How were people chosen in Ancient Athens?
They were chosen by lottery
What were the job of witans?
their job was to crown a king if one of them was bad
What year was the constitution act of canada?
1867
Who repersents the king in the Provincial Government?
The Lieutenant
What is an Oligarchy
A Oligarchy is the Rule of Few
When were the two voting acts?
1918 and 1928
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
1215