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Government
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Government Definitions
Elections
100
-means "rule by the people" In this type of government, power is held by the people.
What is Democracy?
100
-form of government controlled by people who base the nation's laws on religious ideas.
What is Theocracy?
100

The MP of Portage Lisgar - represents our area at the Federal government level

Who is Brenden Leslie?

100

What does it mean if a political party has a "majority government"?

More seats than all other parties combined

100

How old do you have to be to vote in Canada?

18+

200
-nation is ruled by one political party. Government is in power through force and dominance.
What is Totalitarian?
200
-a chaotic situation in which there is no government...which means no stability.
What is Anarchy?
200

Who is the MLA who represents Borderland in our province?

Who is Josh Guenther?

200

What does it mean when a political party has a "minority government"?

Party wins election, however does not have more seats than all other combined.

200

Name 2 pieces of identification you could show to prove who you are, at the polling station.

Various options.

300
-system by which a nation is ruled by a king or queen. Power is passed down through the ruling family.
What is Monarchy?
300
-system under which a single, unelected leader uses force to maintain control. In this form, little attention is given to personal freedoms and public opinion.
What is Dictatorship?
300

Who is the mayor of Altona?

Who is Harv Schroeder?

300

This is the political party with the 2nd most seats in the federal government?

What is the official opposition?

300
How many electoral ridings are there in Canada?

338

400

-ruled by the wealthy class of the population - usually a small group with all the power.

What is Oligarchy.

400

This is a type of decision making process where everyone comes to a general agreement together.

What is consensus?

400

Who is the premier of Manitoba? (Leader)

Who is Wab Kinew?

400

This type of democracy includes voters electing people to make decisions on their behalf.

What is a representative democracy?

400

What are the 3 conditions you need to meet in order to vote?

18+, Canadian citizen, can prove your address

500

-a ruling power in a political society. It has the authority to make laws, resolve disputes, and issue administrative decisions. In other words, they're responsible for providing order and stability.

What is Government?

500

This type of democracy includes each member voting and discussing each decision for their group or town.

What is a direct democracy?

500

Who is the governor general of Canada?

Who is Mary Simon?

500

Name 2 things that each level of government is in charge of (so 6 things total)

Various answers

500

What are the 4 ways you can cast your vote?

Advance polling station, on election day, by mail, at an elections Canada office