Systems of Government
the absence of any laws or rules; citizens are free to do as they please
what is anarchy?
Canada's three levels of government
What are municipal, provincial and federal governments?
A way of classifying different views of how government should run
What is the political spectrum?
An area of a nation or society that involves production, trade and the buying and selling of goods and services
What is the economy?
The leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Who is Justin Trudeau?
system of government by the whole population or the majority typically through elected officials.
what is democracy?
The current voting age in Canada
what is 18?
The side of the political spectrum that values social equality and an active government
What is the left wing?
The side of the political spectrum that values private ownership and tradition
What is the right wing?
The Federal party that does not have any MPs representing ridings outside of Quebec
What is Bloc Quebecois?
In this form of government, the King or Queen rules by a perceived God-granted absolute (unlimited) power.
What is Absolute Monarchy
OR
What is Divine Right Monarchy?
The three branches of the federal government
What are the executive, judicial and legislative branches?
What is socialism?
This ideology values public ownership of all property
What is communism?
Jagmeet Singh
Who is the leader of the NDP?
rule by a single individual, usually by force/intimidation.
what is fascism?
The most powerful person in Canadian government?
Who is the prime minister?
An ideology that values tradition and private ownership
What is conservatism?
This political ideology says the wealthiest people should pay more in taxes.
What is socialism?
This party is focused on issues such as social justice and environmentalism
What is the Green Party?
Vatican City's form of government
What is theocracy?
Most bills (proposed laws) originate here
What is cabinet?
An ideology that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and limited government involvement in the economy.
What is liberalism?
This ideology is about maximising personal freedom
What is libertarianism?
This party favours low taxes, small government and more power for provinces and territories.
What is the Conservative Party of Canada?