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100

Name one responsibility of the Federal Government.

National defense, foreign affairs, immigration, currency, Indigenous affairs  

100

What voting system does Canada use in federal elections?

First-Past-the-Post (FPTP)

100

Which party supports universal healthcare and workers’ rights?

New Democratic Party (NDP)

100

Define “constitution.”

A set of fundamental laws and principles that govern a country

100

Name one reason young people choose not to vote. Cant be ones previously said if we have done them already...

  • Lack of interest
  • Feeling uninformed
  • Belief that their vote doesn’t matter
200

What are two responsibilities of the Provincial Government?

  • Education, healthcare, transportation (provincial highways), natural resources, provincial policing


200

What is one major difference between FPTP and Ranked Ballot?  

  • FPTP: Voters choose one candidate; winner has most votes
  • Ranked Ballot: Voters rank candidates; votes are redistributed until someone has a majority
200

Match the Bloc Québécois with its ideology.

Quebec nationalism

200

Name one aspect of the Canadian constitution.

  • Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • Division of powers between federal and provincial governments
  • Rule of law
  • Democratic principles
200

Name two reasons young people choose not to vote. Cant be ones previously said if we have done them already...

  • Lack of interest
  • Feeling uninformed
  • Distrust in politicians
  • Lack of time or accessibility
300

What are two responsibilities of the Municipal Government?

Waste management, local policing, public transit, libraries, parks and recreation, water and sewage

300

Describe how the Alternative Vote works.

  • Voters rank candidates
  • If no candidate gets a majority, the lowest is eliminated
  • Votes are redistributed until one candidate has over 50%
300

Which party is right-leaning and business-focused?

Conservative Party

300

What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

A part of the constitution that guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to Canadians

300

What are three strategies to increase youth voter turnout?

  • Civic education in schools
  • Social media campaigns
  • Easier access to voting (online voting, extended hours)
  • Youth-targeted outreach programs
400

Which level of government is responsible for defense?

Federal Government

400

Name one benefit of Ranked Ballot over FPTP.

  • Ensures majority support
  • Reduces strategic voting
  • Encourages more civil campaigning
  • Better reflects voter preferences
400

Which party has an environmental focus?

Green Party

400

How does the Charter affect voting rights?

  • Guarantees the right to vote
  • Ensures equality in the electoral process
  • Protects against discrimination in voting
400

Why is healthcare considered an important government responsibility?

  • It affects everyone’s well-being
  • Prevents disease and promotes public health
  • Ensures access regardless of income
500

Which level of government is most important today? Support your answer with two real-world examples.

  • Federal: Handles immigration and national security
  • Provincial: Manages healthcare and education
  • Municipal: Oversees housing and local infrastructure
    (Any level is acceptable if supported with examples)
500

What are two major criticisms of FPTP?

  • Can result in minority rule
  • Wasted votes
  • Disproportionate outcomes
  • Encourages strategic voting
500

Label the five major political parties on the political spectrum.

  • Left: NDP, Green Party
  • Center-left: Liberal Party
  • Right: Conservative Party
  • Quebec nationalism: Bloc Québécois
500

Who was originally allowed to vote in Canada, and when did women gain the right to vote?

  • Originally: Property-owning white men
  • Women: Gained federal voting rights in 1918
500

Which government responsibility is most important and why?

  • Healthcare: Vital for public health
  • Education: Builds informed citizens
  • Defense: Protects national security
  • Environmental protection: Ensures sustainability