Geography
The capital of Newfoundland
St. John's
The head of our country
King Charles (III)
What is self-governance?
Being able to govern your own group of people (like a tribe) instead of being governed by a larger system
Define Federalism
A system where power is shared between a central government and smaller regional governments (like states or provinces).
Define economy
The movement of money (money spent, money made, etc) within a system
All 5 oceans
Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, Pacific, Southern
The large section of people in the federal government that are not elected officials
The Senate
When was the Indian Act passed?
1876
A specific system of government that is a dictatorship with absolute power and zero balance checks
Autocracy
Collectivism is tied to this E word. What is it and what does it mean?
Equality - everyone gets the same stuff, regardless of each persons' differences.
All 7 Continents
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
What is an MLA?
Member of Legislative Assembly - elected candidate in provincial government riding
What are 3 - 4 issues Indigenous groups are prioritizing with self-governance?
Economy, land use and protection, education, health, cultural protection.
The oldest monarchy in the world (established in 660 BCE)
Why was the 4 quadrant political spectrum created?
To properly allow for the differences between social freedoms and economic freedoms. On the line, you cannot be specific.
All the provinces/territories in Canada
BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Nunavut, NWT, Yukon
Define first past the post
Whoever gets the most individual votes wins.
Ex. Green - 12 Blue - 11 Yellow - 8
Green wins even though blue and yellow combined have more votes. Green has the most individually.
Why can't self-governance use a single model of governing?
Each tribe has it's own unique circumstances - people, language, land priorities
What is the difference between Geniocracy and Technocracy
Genio - Rule by those considered highly intelligent or wise, with the belief that decisions should be made by the most capable thinkers.
Techno - A system where experts and specialists (like scientists or engineers) make decisions based on their knowledge, rather than politicians.
On a single line model, moderate is in the middle, then conservative and liberal on either side. What are the extreme sides of conservative and liberal?
Conservative - Reactionary
Liberal - Radical
All capitals in Canada
Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City, Fredricton, Halifax, Charlottetown, St. John's, Iqaluit, Yellowknife, Whitehorse
The number of electoral ridings in 2020 and now in 2024 in BC
87 and 93
How many self-government agreements are currently happening in Canada? (These agreements involve 43 Indigenous communities)
25
This country is a dictatorship, monarchy, AND theocracy. It's in West Asia. What is it?
Saudi Arabia
Where would you put the following systems of government on the political spectrum: kakistocracy, totalitarianism, aristocracy, tribalism
Kakistocracy: Zone of Despair
Totalitarianism: Left Collective
Aristocracy: Right Collective
Tribalism: Left Individualism