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Define monarchy
A system of government with a king or a queen as the head.
Define Right
Something you are entitled to.
What are the 3 levels of the Canadian Government.
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
What is the title of the leader of the Federal government?
Who is the leader of Canada?
Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
In Canadian government, who represents the sovereign?
Governor General
An agreement reached by voting, allowing the greater number to take power.
What year was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms signed?
1982
What are the 3 branches of the Canadian Government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the title of the leader of the Provincial government?
Who is the leader of Saskatchewan?
Premier
Scott Moe
What is the highest court known as?
Supreme Court
Define democracy
A system of government or organization which is controlled by its members.
List 2 pros and 2 cons of Majority Rule voting.
Pros:
Less time consuming
Easier way to make a decision
Most consider it to be fair
Other methods can be considered if the vote is split
Cons:
Can be divisive (one group wins)
Does not allow for minority opinions
Doesn’t allow for discussion
Parliment is made up of 2 parts. What part proposes new laws?
100 bonus points - How many representatives do they have?
House of Commons
336 Representatives
What is the title of the leader of a Municipal government?
Who is the leader of Swift Current?
Mayor/Reeve
Al Bridal
Parliment is made up of 2 parts. What part reviews and revised bills?
100 bonus points - How many representatives do they have?
The Senate
105 Representatives
Define sovereign
A supreme ruler such as royal king or queen.
List 2 pros and 2 cons of Consensus voting.
Pros:
All opinions are heard
Minority opinions are considered
Focused on making the best decision for the group
Better chance of success because everyone has agreed
Not as easy to corrupt
Cons:
Time consuming
Difficult to evaluate
Lengthy debates
Tensions and arguments can arise
What are 5 responsibilities of the Municipal government?
Water, Local Parks, Public transportation, Licencing of pets, Police, Cemeteries, Garbage/recycling, Sewage, Fire Department, Ambulance Service, Libraries, Roads/sidewalks, Tourism
What is the title of the person who represents the Federal government?
Who is the representative in our riding(area)?
100 bonus points if you can name our riding!
MP (Member of Parliment)
Jeremy Patzer
Riding - Cypress Hills
What are 5 responsibilities of the Provincial government?
Provincial Taxes, Hospitals, Education, Prisons, Marriage/birth/death certificates, Property rights, Hunting, Natural Resources, Road regulations, Tourism & parks
Define assimilation
The absorption of a culture by another culture.
List 5 ways the First Nations people were affected by the Indian Act.
Denied the right to vote
Residential schools
Political organizations were banned
Renamed with European names
Indian status was assigned (was lost when enrolled in university)
Put on reserves and required a permit to leave
Forbade from speaking their language and wearing regalia
Traditional ceremonies were illegal
Imposed the band council taking away their government
Prohibited sale of ammunition and alcohol
What are 5 responsibilities of the Federal government?
Armed forces, Ocean & fisheries, International trade, Railroads, Currency, Federal Taxes, Post Office, Employment Insurance, National Security, Criminal Law, Copyright, Pipelines, Aboriginal Lands and rights
What is the title of the person who represents the Provincial government?
Who is the representative in our riding(area)?
MLA
Everett Hindley
How does a bill become a law? Describe all the steps of the process.
A draft is introduced in the House of Commons
It is studied, debated, and amended by the House of Commons. And they VOTE
If it passes, it is sent to the senate to be studies, revised and amended
If amendments are made, it is sent back to the house of commons and the process is repeated
When a bill is passed through, it is signed by the governor general and given royal assent. Then the bill is a law.