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Canada's political system
Political Spectrum in Action
Elections and voter impact
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This country's dictatorship has been passed down through three generations of the Kim Family. 

What is North Korea?

200

If the position were to be vacated, this foreign leader would appoint the next Governor General of Canada.

His Majesty King Charles III, monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms.

200
A government that prioritizes strict law enforcement and national security over personal freedoms leans toward this ideology. 

What is Authoritarian?

200

When 1 political party wins more than 50% of the possible seats in the legislature, they form this kind of government. 

What is a Majority?

400

Unlike a monarchy, this form of government has no royal family and is led by elected representatives. Examples include France and the USA.

What is a Republic?

400

Not just where you put your pots and pans, Ministers of federal departments form this. 

What is the Cabinet?

400

This scale refers to a governments approach to taxation and public spending. 

What is the fiscal scale?

400
This kind of government is formed when 1 party wins the most ridings, but not more than 50% of them. 

What is a Minority Government?

600
Name 2 of the countries in the world who rely on holy texts and spiritual leaders to make their laws and policies. 

What are:

Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City and Yemen.

600
Not something you order at Taco Bell, this is the highest court in Canada.

What is the Supreme Court of Canada?

600

This scale refers to a government's approach to individual freedoms and liberties, rights, and justice. 

What is the social scale?

800

This world leader has cozied up to his rich and wealthy friends who control most of the industries in Russia.

Who is Vladimir Putin?

800

Each one of these geographical regions in Canada is represented by a physical seat in Parliament. 

What are ridings?

1000
This document sets out how a democracy should operate. It says what a leader can and cannot do, sets term limits and provides the instructions for election. 

What is a constitution?

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Let's take a break. The current state of Canada's Federal Parliament. 

What is Prorogation?