The Individual
Interest Groups
Lobby Groups
Royal Commission
100
Why would someone want to change/make a law?
They are upset with it, they think the law is unfair, they want a difference in how something is governed.
100
Who was excluded from a vote related to interest groups?
Who are the First Nations?
100
Another name for Lobby Group?
Advocacy Group
100
What are Royal Commissions?
Special commissions that the government creates
200
How can an individual change/make a law? Give 1 example.
Rallies, Petitions, Protests, Complaints
200
What is 1 example of a law that was changed/adjusted by people?
What is suicide law or alcohol law?
200
What is an example of a Lobby Group?
MADD or CFIB
200
Can Royal Commissions be used for provincial problems?
Yes, federal, provincial problems, health services, financial management.
300
What does changing a law and making a law have in common?
They both have the same way of being publicized (i.e. rallies, petitions, protests, etc.)
300
What was ths cause for excluding the First Nations vote?
What is racism or fairness
300
What methods do lobby groups do to achieve their goal?
lobbying, media campaigns, publicity stunts, polls, research, and/or policy briefings
300
If there was an urgent problem in Ontario, could Kathleen Wynne initiate a Royal Commission?
No, the federal government has to do it.
400
What is the major thing that has to happen before a law can get changed? (Hint: look at the handout)
The majority of the public has to agree with the new proposition.
400
What was adjusted about the alcohol law?
What is a distributors licence?
400
How was the term lobby groups invented?
The word was derived from the act of groups standing in the lobbies right outside of the voting chambers to influence lawmakers at the last minute.
400
What seal does a Royal Commission have?
The Great Seal of Canada500
What does changing a law do to the public?
Gets them the change they want, makes them happy about the new law, changes how certain aspects of the public work (i.e. gay marriage rights)
500
What is the suicide law?
What is the law where that if someone attempts suicide and fails it will be a criminal offence?
500
What does CFIB stand for?
Canadain Federation of Independent Business
500
What Act is a Royal Commission appointed under?
The Inquiries Act (part one)