Canadian Government
What two branches are connected
Executive and Legislative
What are the 3 immigration classes
Economic, Family, Refugee
What is the legal framework used to address adult crime?
Criminal Code of Canada
What does demographic mean?
Characteristics of a population
What are the names of Bendera's Possums
- Poptart
- Chris
Explain what a First Past the Post System is and identify if Canada has it
Indeed we do
Identify what the Provincial Nomination Program is, and what the Quebec-Canada Accord is.
PNC: provinces can nominate immigrants with specific skills they need in their workforce
QCA: allows Quebec to prioritize and nominate French speaking immigrants
What are two ways youth are treated differently from adults when they comit crime?
Answers may vary
Define rehabilitation and restitution/restoration
Rehabilitation is to instill positive behaviors
Restitution means to restore any harm / damage
What is the date and time of your midterm
What are the 3 branches and 3 levels of government
Executive, legislative, executive
Federal, provincial, municipal
- refugees have the right to a quick and fair trial
- their life necessities will be provided for them while they wait for their trial date
- Protected by charter by physically being in Canada
What are advocacy groups, and what are two examples of them
They advocate on behalf of the young offender
- Elizabeth Fry Society
- John Howard Society
What are the requirements to be Prime Minister of Canada?
- Elected as an MP
- Leader of party
- Party must win election
What is the best Taylor Swift album
Red
List these political parties in order of MOST conservative, to LEAST conservative in terms of their party platform.
Conservative Party of Canada, New Democratic Party, Green Party, Peoples Party of Canada, and the Liberal Party
PPC, CPC, LIB, NDP, G
All people in Canada are immigrants or descendants of immigrants except...
Indigenous people
What is the most fundamental democratic right that you have when you are accused of comitting a crime
INNOCENT until PROVEN guilty
What are 2 responsibilities of the federal government and 2 responsibilities of the provincial government
Answers may Vary
What are the names and numbers of the chapters that we have covered so far in Social Studies 9
Chapter 2: The YCJA
Chapter 5: Immigration
Name all the positions that fit under each of the 3 branches of government
E (2)
L (2)
J (1)
E: PM and Cabinet
L: Senate and MP's
J: Judges
Identify the requirements for each of the 3 immigration classes
E: Points system, Health / Background / Criminal record check
F: Family Sponsor, Health / Background / Criminal record check
R: Prove that your life is in danger and less intense Health / Background / Criminal record check
List at least 6 things that would be considered when sentencing a young offender
answers may vary
What are the 4 points of the YCJA
- Rehabilitate and reintegrate
- Treat youth different from adults
- Meaningful consequences
- Address underlying causes of crime
What are the dates of each of your midterms
Jan 19 English Part A
Jan 20 Math
Jan 23 Science
Jan 24 Social
Jan 25 English Part B