FREJ
What does the 'F' in FREJ stand for?
Freedom!
Everyone takes turns sharing their opinion until a decision is made, what type of decision making is this?
Consensus
Make _______ and decisions about what citizens need
Laws
What is the top level of government
HINT: Its 1 person
The King
Taxes!
What does the 'R' in FREJ stand for?
Representation
Each person makes one choice and shows their choice by raising their hand, or writing it down.
Voting
What is the top level of the government pyramid
HINT: It's 1 BIG group!
Federal
This level provides healthcare, education, licenses and roads
Provincial
What does the 'E' in FREJ stand for?
Equity
One person represents a whole group and makes decision for that group
Representation
ex. hospitals, education, roads, etc.
services
What is the middle tier of the government pyramid
HINT: There are several
Provincial
This level provides libraries, garbage disposal, snow removal and public transit
Municipal OR Local
What does the 'J' in FREJ stand for?
Justice
Voting
Services are paid for because citizens pay for ______
Taxes
What is the bottom tier of the government pyramid?
Municipal OR Local
This level provides the postal service, military, banks, and national security
Federal
What is the difference between Equity and Equality
Everyone gets treated the same (Equality), everyone gets what they need (Equity)
Everyone in class must agree to having cake on Friday
Consensus
What are the 3 tiers of government in Canada
Federal, Provincial, Municipal OR Local
What are the two taxes we learned about in class?
Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
What tax do we NOT pay for in Alberta?
Provincial Sales Tax (PST)