Political Leaders
This Prime Minister, in power since 2015, is the son of a former Canadian Prime Minister.
Who is Justin Trudeau?
The Canadian federal election cycle is typically set at this many years, unless called earlier.
What is four years?
This ideology believes in preserving traditional social norms and is often against rapid changes in government and society.
What is Conservatism?
This economic system encourages private ownership and free markets, with minimal government intervention.
What is Capitalism?
This branch of Christianity is the largest, with over 1.3 billion followers, and recognizes the authority of the Pope.
What is Catholicism?
Elected as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada in 2022, this politician has focused on issues related to the cost of living.
Who is Pierre Poilievre?
This foundational document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English monarchy and influenced modern legal authority.
What is the Magna Carta?
This extreme nationalist ideology prioritizes the state above individuals and often suppresses political opposition.
What is Fascism?
Developed by Karl Marx, this economic system advocates for wealth distribution based on need rather than competition.
What is Communism?
This monotheistic religion emphasizes submission to the will of Allah and follows the teachings of Muhammad.
What is Islam?
This political party, founded in 1867, is the longest-serving and oldest active federal party in Canada.
What is the Liberal Party of Canada?
In Canada, the leader of the political party with the second-largest number of seats in the House of Commons holds this title.
What is the Leader of the Opposition?
This ideology promotes government protection of liberty and free personal choices, often favoring a "big government."
What is Liberalism?
This economic system, associated with Mussolini’s Italy, emphasizes government-controlled industry and extreme nationalism.
What is Fascism?
This major religion follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and believes in the attainment of Nirvana.
What is Buddhism?
Since 2017, this politician has been the leader of the NDP and is the first visible minority to lead a major federal party in Canada.
Who is Jagmeet Singh?
This type of government features a monarch as the head of state but operates under a constitution that limits their powers.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
This ideology advocates for the elimination of all government and promotes voluntary cooperation and mutual aid.
What is Anarchism?
This political and economic theory argues that the means of production should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
What is Socialism?
This religious movement, sparked by Martin Luther, emphasized personal interpretation of the Bible and challenged the Catholic Church.
What is Protestantism?
This politician has served as the leader of the Green Party of Canada since 2022, having previously led the party from 2006 to 2019.
Who is Elizabeth May?
Canada uses this type of electoral system, where the candidate with the most votes in a riding wins a seat in Parliament.
What is First Past the Post?
This ideology believes that the state derives political legitimacy from a shared religion, as seen in Zionism and Irish Catholic nationalism.
What is Religious Nationalism?
This economic system blends elements of capitalism and socialism, promoting private business while supporting social programs.
What is Democratic Socialism?
This Chinese philosophy emphasizes ethics, family relationships, and social harmony.
What is Confucianism?