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What is a platform?
A platform is the ideas, policies, or priorities that a Political Party shares with voters.
What is the name of the Mission Councilman who owns Mission City Pizza? (first AND last name)
Jag Gill
What 3 things are required for a person to vote? (specific)
18 yrs old, Canadian Citizenship, 2 pieces of ID
18
What is my favourite drink? (bonus points if you remember it)
Starbucks coffee (pumpkin cold brew)
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws and rules.
What month is the Municipal Government election happening in?
October
What are the 3 branches of Canadian Government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What city is the house of Commons and the Senate in?
Ottawa
Who is my favourite superhero?
Batman
True or false?
The executive branch explains the laws and rules to the court systems.
False (Judicial Branch)
What is the name of our Prime Minister?
Mark Carney
Name 2 responsibilities the Municipal Government has
Trash/ sanitation, Public parks/ libraries, public transit.
Why do the parliament buildings have teal roofs?
Oxidized copper
What is my favourite tv show?
The Office
What term describes an organization of people that share a similar idea of how governments should operate?
Political Party
What does MP stand for?
Member of Parliament
Name 3 responsibilities of the Federal Government.
National Defense/Military, Immigration, International Trade, Postal Service, and Relationships with other Countries.
Give an example of a platform that you would be supportive of and 1 example of a campaign that would help spread information about it.
Answers will vary
What month is my birthday? (double points if you get the year or date correct)
January (16 and 2002)
What is an election?
The process where citizens vote for a representative to speak on behalf of the community.
How many years typically does a Prime Minister hold before another election happens?
4 years
Please list the 5 Ws of the Canadian Government (Who, What, When, Where, and Why)
You are correct
What does MLA stand for?
Members of the Legislative Assembly
What type of car do I drive?
Mazda (Sport 2018)