According to the Political Spectrum in Canada, the party that is currently the government in power in the House of Commons is __________
What is Liberalism and the Liberal Party of Canada
100
Snow removal and Garbage collection are a responsibility of which level of government
What is municipal
100
A person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law.
What is a lawyer?
100
A human activity in which one individual or group opposed to another mobilizes [moves] support to obtain power to govern
What is politics?
100
the correct level of government that has jurisdiction over public transit
What is Municipal
200
The Prime Minister can call a Federal election at any time during his/her term in office, however, he or she must call an election every_____
What is every 5 years?
200
According to the Universal Political Spectrum, the “ism” that is considered to be moderate LEFT is _________?
What is Socialism?
200
The intentional infliction of severe mental or physical pain or suffering by or with the consent of the state authorities for a specific purpose
What is torture?
200
Parliament, House of Commons, and Senate are examples of ________ branch of the Federal Government
What is the Legislative?
200
the correct level of government that has jurisdiction over Copyright laws
What is Federal
300
Appointed to their position by the monarch on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, this person’s duties include being Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and signing bills into Law
Who is the Governor General
300
400 Series of Highways' are taken care of by ______
What is Provincial?
300
David Lloyd Johnson
Who is the Governor General?
300
The 3 main branches for the Federal Government.
What is the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial levels
300
correct level of government that has jurisdiction over criminal law
What is Federal
400
Canada’s supreme law is a set of guidelines that outlines how the government should be organized and elected and recognizes the British monarch as its own. What type of government do we have?
What is the Constitutional Monarchy?
400
Canada is governed by two levels of government. This system allows the federal and provincial governments to split the responsibilities of governing our nation.
What is the Federal System of Government
400
Document passed in 1948 that defined 30 things that all people, around the world, have the right to, including life, liberty and security of person
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
400
Supreme court, Federal court, Tax court, and Provincial courts fall under the _________ branch of the Federal Government
What is the Judicial Branch?
400
the correct level of government that has jurisdiction over hospitals and doctors
What is Provincial level?
500
This person is elected by the members of the House of Commons to ensure the orderly flow of business; one of their duties is to maintain order.
What is the Speaker of the House?
500
Section 15 of the Charter guarantees Canadians identical treatment and protection from discrimination
What is Equality Rights?
500
What do you think is the most important reason for engaging in civic action? defend
answers will vary
500
Name THREE branches under the EXECUTIVE branch level
Governor General
Prime Minister
PM's Office
Cabinet
Privy Council
Ministries and Civil Services
500
the correct level of government that has jurisdiction over air traffic