Government
What are the three branches of federal government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?
someone who is responsible, and who speaks up against injustice
When did Canada become a country (officially)?
July 1, 1867
What is a democracy?
system that allows citizens to have a say in how government is run
What level of government is responsible for Education?
Provincial
How are MP's chosen in Canada?
they are elected by people in their riding
How does a government afford to pay for schools and hospitals?
Taxes, tax-payers, taxation
Who is Canada's governor General?
Mary Simon
Prime Minister
Which level of government is responsible for Mail delivery?
Federal
The leader of a party in the provincial government is called..
Premier
What is a bylaw?
Bylaws are local rules that apply to people in a town or city.
What is the Charter of rights and freedoms?
it guarantees the rights and freedoms of people in Canadian society
What does the executive branch of government do?
Implements and enforces laws
What is the official power to make legal decisions and judgements?
Jurisdiction
What level of government is in charge of the military?
Federal government
What is a right?
things that every Canadian citizen is allowed to have and do
What is a bill?
What section of the Charter of Rights is "Freedom of opinion"
Fundamental Freedoms
What is tax?
In what Branch of government is the Parliament?
Legislative Branch
In what Branch of government is the Cabinet?
The Executive Branch
What section of the Charter of rights and freedoms is "the right to vote"
Democratic rights
In what Branch of Government is the Senate?
The Legislative Branch
Someone employed by the municipal government to do jobs like waste management, librarian, snow removal