Legislative Process
Difference between a bill and law.
A bill is an unpassed law.
What is Voter Apathy?
When citizens don't want vote?
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A charter protecting basic rights and freedoms.
What are reserves?
Government owned land set aside by the Indian Act for the First Nations.
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary who was killed, his death unleashed the tension, starting the war.
What happens during the First Reading?
The bill is introduced and assigned a number. No debates.
When government makes voting mandatory.
Why is the Charter in place?
To keep Canada a free and democratic society.
What are the conditions of most reserves?
- Unclean water
- Small
- Unwanted/infertile land
Who were in the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
Triple Alliance - Austria-Hungarian Empire, Germany, Italy
Triple Entente - Britain, France, Russia
When is the Bill read in its final form and is debated?
The Third Reading
- Citizens don't have the time
- Citizens don't like or agree with the candidates
- Citizens don't feel the need to vote
- Citizens feel like their vote doesn't matter
What are the principals of Section #2?
The freedom of:
- Conscience and religion.
- Though, belief, opinion, and expression including freedom of press and other media.
- Peaceful assembly
- Assembly
Who were affected by the Indian Act?
People with Indian Status
What does MAIN stand for, and what do the principles mean?
Militarism - Focusing on the military.
Alliances - An understanding between 2 or more nations to help each other in times of need.
Imperialism - Taking over land and countries to expand ones own country and grow an empire.
Nationalism - A strong sense of pride and belonging to one's country.
Who is involved in the Royal Assent, and what does he/she do?
The Governor General.
He/she signs the bill for it to become a law.
Effects of Compulsory Voting
- More voter turnout
- More invalid ballots
- Pressure and stress on citizens
What is the notwithstanding clause?
The "notwithstanding clause" permits Parliament or the legislature of a province to adopt legislation to override certain Rights and Freedoms for a limited period, subject to renewal is what section on the charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What is the role of the Band and Hereditary Chiefs?
Hereditary - Hold tradition and culture of their nation.
Band - Administer federally funded programs on the First Nations reserves.
How did MAIN lead to WW1?
MAIN caused fear and tension throughout the countries. Each country felt threatened then on June 28, 1914, a young Serbian man, Gavrilo Princip, killed Franz Ferdinand, causing the Austria-Hungarian Empire to start a war and release the tension.
When can the principal of the Bill no longer be changed?
After the Third period.
Why might a country have compulsory voting?
- To increase voter turnout
- Foster a sense of civic duty
Why is section 1 in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms the most important?
Section 1 affects a balance between the rights of the individual and the interests of society by permitting limits to be placed on guaranteed rights and freedoms.
What is an issue that the Indian Act has?
It forbids First Nations people and communities from expressing their identities through governance and culture.
Why did nationalism in the Balkans become a major factor in the outbreak of World War 1?
Nationalism in the Balkans led to movements of independence from the countries trying to take over. On June 28, 1914, Gavilro Princip, a member of the Serbian Nationalist group, killed the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungarian Empire, thus creating the spark that started World War 1.