Interest-ing Groups
Where do interest groups factor into our political system?
When groups with minority views have an outlet to express their opinions.
T/F
There can be peaceful and violent protests.
True
Where is Liberalism on the Political Spectrum?
Center
An act passed in 2001, shortly after the terrorist attacks of 9/11
The Anti-Terrorism Act
Racism is...
The belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities
T/F
The candidates who win elections usually represent all the values of all the people in their ridings.
False
Protests and riots are expressions of the frustrations of?
The people in society
People who have the opportunity to voice their opinions about government is a form of?
A Liberal Democracy
Which act replaced the War Measures act in 1988
The Emergencies Act
Racial profiling involves...
descrimination against minority populations.
An interest group can also be known as...
Lobby groups, advocacy groups, and pressure groups.
Who must choose actions and policies that will satisfy the majority?
The Government
Three key political values of Liberalism
Rule of Law, The Will of The People, Individual Rights and Freedoms
When was the war measures act last used?
During the October Crisis of 1970.
A certificate that may be attached to a persons record if they are not a citizen of Canada.
Security Certificate
How many interest groups are in Canada?
Over 20 000.
Protests and riots most occur when?
when people feel that the government decision makers are not hearing them.
When a Liberal Democracy takes some actions that go against the fundamental principles of liberalism, this is called.
Illiberalism
The Emergencies Act covers 4 types of emergencies, they are?
Public Welfare Emergencies, Public Order Emergencies, International Emergencies, War Emergencies
People with racist beliefs tend to show...
prejudice or hatred toward individuals and groups of people according to their race.
How do governments benefit from interest groups?
They become more aware of the will of the people.
What is the purpose behind a protest or riot?
If a situation threatens the safety and security of citizens a leader in a liberal democracy may choose to?
Reject liberal values
An act committed for a political, religious or ideological purpose, with the intention of intimidating the public or government and causing serious harm or damage.
Terrorism
Profiling is...
the use of personal characteristics/behavior patterns/stereotypes to make assumptions about a person