The Constitution & Rights
This document, enacted in 1982, protects fundamental freedoms in Canada.
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This branch of government creates laws and imposes taxes
What is the Legislative Branch?
This form of government is ruled by a king or queen, but their power is limited by a constitution.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
The provincial equivalent of the Prime Minister is called this.
What is the Premier?
The Conservative Party is considered to be on this side of the political spectrum.
right-wing
The Notwithstanding Clause allows laws to override the Charter, but they must be reviewed after this many years.
What is 5 Years?
This branch is responsible for interpreting laws and settling legal disputes.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This type of government is ruled by a small, powerful group of people rather than a single leader or elected officials.
What is an Oligarchy?
A Member of Parliament (MP) at the provincial level is called this.
What is an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)?
This party supports environmental policies and is sometimes harder to place on the political spectrum.
What is the Green Party?
This 1960 law was the first attempt to protect individual rights in Canada.
What is the Canadian Bill of Rights?
This person represents the Queen and performs ceremonial duties in Canada.
Who is the Governor General?
In a Theocracy, leaders are often chosen based on this type of authority rather than elections or inheritance.
What is Religious Authority?
"Should we eliminate nickels and dimes?"
Would the Federal or Provincial government deal with this issue?
Federal Government
How many "readings" are there before a law is passed?
Three
This key change in 1982 allowed Canada to amend its Constitution without needing Britain's approval.
What is Patriation?
This group of elected officials is responsible for proposing and debating laws in Parliament.
Who are Members of Parliament (MPs)?
North Korea is often considered this type of government, where a single leader has complete power over the country.
What is a Dictatorship?
National Defense is a ___________ responsibility.
What is federal?
This is the final step in passing a bill, where the Governor General gives formal approval on behalf of the King.
What is Royal Assent?
Name two fundamental freedoms protected under the Charter.
What are
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Legal Rights
Mobility Rights
Life, liberty and security of the person
etc...
This person is responsible for maintaining order and security in the House of Commons and carries a ceremonial mace.
Who is the Sergeant-at-Arms?
This form of government has no official ruler, and people govern themselves, often leading to chaos.
What is Anarchy?
Health care is a _____________ responsibility.
This person sits directly across from the Prime Minister in the House of Commons and leads the largest opposition party.
Who is the Leader of the Official Opposition?