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Rights and Freedoms
Political Parties
Positions of Government
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Voting & Elections
100

T/F - Free health care is a right of Canadian citizens.

False - it is a freedom, not a right

100

Which political party is known to be in favour of lower taxes for wealthy and big businesses?

Conversatives

100

Who is the leader of a municipality?

Mayor

100

Healthcare is a responsibility of which level of government?

Provincial

100

What age must you be to vote in Canada?

18

200

T/F - As a Canadian citizen, you have a right to take civic action and bring about change. 

True. In fact, you have a responsibility as a citizen to keep the government in check by advocating for necessary changes in your communities. 

200

Which political party supports using the armed forces for peacekeeping missions?

Conservatives

200

Indigenous governments are governed by...

Band Councils

200

Garbage collection services are a responsibility of which level of government?

Municipal

200

How often must provincial elections be held?

Every 4 years

300

Our rights and freedoms are protected by what?

Laws

300

Which political party promotes economic equality amongst the classes?

New Democratic Party

300

Where do our elected representatives work at the federal level?

  • A. House of Commons
  • B. Senate
  • C. Parliament Hill
  • D. Federal Building

House of Commons

300

National defense is a responsibility of which level of government?

Federal

300

We each live in an electoral district. Electoral districts are known as...

  • A. Ridings
  • B. Constituencies
  • C. Divisions
  • D. Regions

Ridings

400
Definition of "freedoms"

Things you are granted as Canadian citizens. They can be revoked, or taken away, but are still protected by law. 

400

What is the "rule" in order for a political party to form a majority government? (How many seats must they win?)

  • A. One third plus one (117 seats)
  • B. One half plus one (170 seats)
  • C. Two thirds (223 seats)
  • D. A simple majority (150 seats)

One half plus one (170 seats)

400

What is the provincial equivalent of the role of the Prime Minister?

Premier

400

In a democracy, our governments are required to be __________________ to its citizens. If not, they are likely voted out in the next election. 

Open and accountable

400

The places where citizens vote during an election are called...

  • A. Polling stations
  • B. Voting centers
  • C. Election offices
  • D. Registration sites

Polling stations

500

Definition of "rights"

Things you are entitled to as a person in Canada. More rights are granted once you become a citizen, but it's not necessary to be a citizen to have rights in this country. They cannot be revoked, or taken away, and are protected by laws.

500

If you are more left-minded, which political party do you tend to vote for?

Liberal

500

Who advises the prime minister and welcomes foreign ambassadors? 

Governor General

500

Can responsibilities be shared between levels of government?

Yes. Ex. healthcare

500

In 1867, who could vote in federal elections?

Only men who owned property