Definition
What are laws?
Rules in a country or community that everyone must follow.
Who is our Prime Minister?
Justin Trudeau
What is the political spectrum?
A visual representation of where parties generally position their platforms.
What is Democracy
Rule by the people.
Why should we study civics?
To be an informed, purposeful and active citizen.
What is Civics?
The study of how public decisions are made, issues that are important to the public, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Where is the Parliament of Canada located?
Ottawa, Ontario.
What is the general belief of the left wing?
We should change social conditions as quickly as possible.
What is Direct Democracy
A direct democracy is a democratic system in which every citizen participates directly in decision making.
What is the process by which our elected representatives are chosen?
Elections
What is a right?
A right is a freedom or an abstract idea of something that is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature.
Who is the Premier of Ontario?
Doug Ford
What is the general belief of the right-wing?
The present system should be maintained. Change only when absolutely necessary and do it slowly and carefully, not suddenly.
What is Representative Democracy?
A representative democracy is a democratic system in which citizen’s vote for representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
What is the disadvantage of direct democracy?
Only works when a small number of people are involved. Ability to gather all citizens in one place is necessary. Decision-making involving all citizens is time-consuming. All citizens give input, debate, etc. LONG process!
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Sets out those rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society.
What is a dictatorship?
A form of government in which one person or group of people has absolute, unlimited power.
What is the general belief of the centre?
Change of social conditions should take place, but at a cautious rate.
Name a country that follows a form of democracy.
CANADA!!
How many sections are in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
7
What is Theocracy?
A form of government where it is believed that a god, deity, or group of deities, or a deity is in charge.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
A parliament, consisting of elected officials, and a monarchy; they rule together under a constitution. Example: The UK
What side of the political spectrum would Fascism/Nazism be on?
Far right
Where did Democracy originate?
Ancient Athens
Guess what my favourite colour is...
Pink