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Government
More government
Charter of Rights and Freedoms, etc
The YCJA, etc
Immigration
100
Name the three branches of government.
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
100
Do you vote directly for the Prime Minister?
No!
100
What is a law called before it becomes a law?
A bill.
100

Is Clash or Brawl Stars better?

Clash

100

What are the four groups of immigrants in Canada 

Economic, Family, Refugee, other 

200

Who is a part of the three branches? 

Judicial- Judges, such as Supreme Court Justices.

Legislative-The House of Commons (MPs), the Senate (Senators), and the Governor General.

Executive- The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Governor General/monarch

200
What is the name for a particular region in Canada where all the people are voting for the same Member of Parliament?
A riding.
200

What is an individual right? Give an example

Rights held by every individual

200

What is the primary goal of YCJA?

Rehab/reintergrate 

200

What legislation in Canada covers immigration

The immigration and refugee protection act

300

What is the role of the three branches?

Legislative- makes laws/legislation

executive- Puts laws into effect

Judicial- applies and judges laws through courts 

300
How does the Prime Minister become Prime Minister?
-Elected in his or her own riding. -Leader of the party with the most seats.
300

What is a collective right? give an example

Extra rights held by a specific group of people 

300
What is the definition of bias?
An opinion based on unchallenged assumptions.
300

What is a refugee?

Someone fleeing from danger

400

What is first past the post electoral system? Does Canada use this?

The party with most votes wins the election/riding regardless of if they have a majority. 

400

What is a lobby group?

A group which lawfully attempts to influence the actions or policies of government. 

400

What are the types of rights in Canada. Explain them 

democratic, equality, mobility, legal

400

At which age can you be tried as an adult in Canada

14 or older

400

One pro and con to immigration

Many answers: Pros- stimulate economy, create/fill jobs, bring new cultures, good international relations 

Cons- Burden on our social services, take away jobs, burden on infrastructure

500

What is a proportional representation electoral system? Does Canada use this?

The elected powers (HOC) is reflected by the percentage of votes each receive. If party A gets 30% of votes in Canada party A gets 30% of seats. 

500
What is a minority government?
When the party with the most seats has less than half of the total number of seats.
500

What are the fundamental freedoms in Canada. Explain em!!! Are our rights and freedoms ever restricted?

freedom of conscience/religion, thought, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, association

500

Are liberal governments associated with higher or lower taxes? With mixed/more planned economies or market?

Less taxes, planned, more social services

500

What type of immigrant is Canada targeting and why?

Working age and younger: Economic, to help economy, pay taxes, lower age