Parliament
Someone who sits in the House of Commons is called an:
MP (Member of Parliament)
To become a Senator you must be:
Appointed (after a recommendation from the PM)
Name 1 example of a Proxy War
Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan
What is the maximum time between elections?
4 years
What was the name of the first satellite in space?
Sputnik
The party with the 2nd most seats is called the:
Official Opposition
True/False: Senators can create Bills
True
What does the term Ideology mean?
The way someone or a group of people view the world (set of beliefs)
What MP can call an election?
The Prime Minister
Who was the leader of the USSR at the start of the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
After being passed by both houses a Bill must receive this before becoming law:
Royal Assent
How many readings are there in the Senate in total?
3
Describe Communism and Capitalism
Communism: Governments ownership and control over businesses, prices are set
Capitalism: Competition is King, less government
What organization runs elections in Canada?
Elections Canada
What did the space race demonstrate?
technological superiority, particularly in the area of rocket technology
Why might a Bill require an amendment
Consultations with experts and debate might review flaws/needed changes
Senators serve until:
They are required to retire: 75
What event arguably ended the Cold War in the 1990's?
The collapse of the Soviet Union
What is the name of the vote that can potentially trigger an election?
No-Confidence Vote
Who is the current leader of Russia (First and Last Name)
Vladimir Putin
The provincial equivalent of an MP is an:
MLA: Member of Legislative Assembly
What does the term "Sober Second Thought" refer to in terms of the Senate?
That the Senate is made up of experienced, longer serving parliamentarians, that it is a counter to the more volatile House of Commons
Why do some historians argue that the Cold war never ended?
They argue that the actions of modern day Russia and the US show that the Cold War is still ongoing
What is it called when two small parties combine to form a government instead of a larger government? (has only happened once)
Coalition Government
How long after the US did it take for the USSR to create a nuclear weapon? (within 1 year)
4 years