Rights & Responsibilities
Where are our Rights & Responsibilities outlined in Canada?
The Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms - which is part of the Constitution.
What are the 3 main leadership styles?
-Democratic
-Autocratic
-Faire
What is the Governor General's role?
They represent the crown at the federal or executive level
What are the 3 levels of government?
-Federal
-Provincial
-Municipal
The judicial branch has the power to...
enforce laws.
Canadians have the right to vote, campaign and ...
stand for public office.
What party is currently in power?
The Liberal Party.
What is the Lieutenant Governor's role?
They represent the queen at the provincial level.
How does the municipal level pay for all of their services?
Local Revenue.
How is the cabinet decided?
The PM chooses their cabinet.
Everyone has the right to be safe against unreasonable...
Search or seizure
What leadership style did Z value in the movie ANTZ?
Democratic.
Who has the speech of the throne?
Governor General
The federal government covers....
All of Canada.
How many ridings do we have?
338.
You have the freedom of conscience and...
Religion.
What is the difference between a direct and representative democracy?
Direct democracy - citizens make all decisions
Representative - Citizens vote on someone to make decisions for them.
How long can someone hold office in Canada?
There is no limit as long as they get re-elected.
Where do federal and provincial responsibilities overlap?
-Agriculture
-Environmental Protection
The Senate's role is to...
Veto irresponsible bills passed by the House of Commons.
Name 5 rights or freedoms and 5 responsibilities that go with them.
Answers will vary:
- Right to education - must attend
-Freedom of speech - Being respectful
-Mobility rights - Be considerate and loyal to our country
Name 3 advantages of living in a democratic society.
-Everyone has a say
-Can hold Politicians accountable
-Freedoms
-Peaceful conflict resolutions
Who is the premier of Ontario?
Doug Ford.
Name five services that are performed at the federal level.
Answers will vary:
-Defense
-Immigration
-Unemployment
The PM holds the real power of which branch?
Federal and executive.