Definitions
Provide the Definition for- Law
A rule that is part of the political system
Or
A rule society as a whole must follow
Name three Political Parties in Canada
Liberals
Conservatives
New Democratic Party
Green Party
Bloc Québécois Party
Discrimination is defined as prejudice on the basis of-
a)Gender
b)Age
c) Disability
d) All of the above
D)All of the above
Fill in the blank-
First Nations were renamed using _________ names.
European
What is Consensus voting?
A process leading to a negotiated agreement where everyone agrees with the decision made.
Provide the definition for- Rights
Something citizens are entitled to
What is the draft of a law called?
A Bill
The provincial government is responsible for the following:
a) water, sewer and sidewalk maintenance
b) highways, hospitals and education
c) Trade, employment insurance and aboriginal lands
d) All of the above
b) highways, hospitals and education
___________ ______________ were banned amongst First Nations people.
Political organizations
What is Majority Rule voting?
The process where the majority number will rule the decision.
Provide the definition of- Democracy
A system of government or organization which is controlled by its members
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, Provincial And Municipal
The head of state in Canada is:
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Governor General
c) The Sovereign
d) The House of Commons
c) The Sovereign
First Nation people needed permission from the __________ ____________ to leave the reserve.
Indian Agent
List three ways citizens can get involved in politics.
Hold elected members accountable (write a letter), advocate on social media, join the media, work/canvas for a political party, educate themselves, volunteer to run the voting booth, run for office.
Provide the definition for- Assimilation
The absorption of a culture by another culture.
What is one responsibility of the federal government?
Military
Post office
International trade
The municipal government is responsible for the following:
a) cemeteries, ambulance services and sewers
b) the armed forces, national security, and currency
c) birth certificates, prisons and education
d) None of the above
a) cemeteries, ambulance services and sewers
First Nation people were denied the right to __________.
Vote
What are 3 pros and 3 cons of both Consensus and Majority Rule?
Consensus-
(Pros)- All opinions are heard, the group is focused on making the best decision for the whole group, minority opinions are considered and better chance of success
(Cons)- Time consuming, lengthy debates, tensions and arguments, difficult if large group
Majority rule-
(Pros)- time efficient, easy, if vote is split you can still try other methods
(Cons)- Does not allow for minority group opinions, doesn’t allow for discussion
Provide the definition of- Human Rights
Rights that every human being should be given
The commission designed to address the past wrongdoing of the Canadian government and reduce conflict with the aboriginal conflict is :
Truth and Reconciliation
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed in which year?
а ) 1972
b) 1967
с ) 1867
d) 1982
d) 1982
An Indian Agent had to be present in order for First Nation people to _________ ___ __ ________ ___ ________ __ _______.
First Nation people to meet in a group of three or more.
Explain the process of a Bill becoming a law.
A draft is introduced in the House of Commons or Senate, it is studied and debated, and amended. If it passes in the House of Commons it is sent to the Senate to be studied, revised and amended. If any changes are made the House of Commons will need to approve them. When a bill is passed through both the Governor General signs them and they become law.