Democracy
Why does voting matter?
Gives you a voice, allows you to choose how the government should act, we now have the privileges, you can't complain about the outcome if you don't vote.
Who is qualified to vote?
Canadian citizens who are 18+ on the election day.
What are the 4 levels of government?
Federal, Provincial/Territorial, Municipal/Local, and First Nations/Metis/Inuit.
Which provinces/territories have the most/least ridings? Why?
Most: Ontario (121)
Least: Yukon (1), Northwest Territories (1), Nunavut (1)
The more population, the more seats.
Which candidate claims that they are the only party with a credible plan?
Jagmeet Singh - NDP
What is voter turnout?
The percentage of people who are registered, eligible voters, who have voted in an election.
How can you mark your ballot?
x - ✓ - ⊘ - ⬤
What is a "sovereign"?
a king/queen who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.
What type of electoral system does Canada have?
First-past-the-post/Single-Member Plurality ensures that 1 member is elected per riding.
Which candidate said that they want to put a seal on any production of oil and gas and use that money toward green energy?
Yves-Francois Blanchet - Bloc Quebecois
Principles of Democracy:
What is the rule of law?
What is citizen participation?
The rule of law is enforced fairly to everyone, including government officials, police, & members of the military
Citizen participation is a duty that helps to build a stronger democracy. (serving on a jury, paying taxes, protesting, debating issues, voting in elections, etc.)
How can you vote?
With a ballot on election day, by mail, on an advance voting day, or at an Elections Canada office.
Wich government is responsible for social services?
The Provincial.
What's an electoral district/riding?
A geographic area in which the size and shape are determined by the population, geography, language, and culture.
Who plans to pay for almost 75% of our seniors' bills?
Erin O'Toole - Conservative
Principles of Democracy:
What are human rights and equality?
What are free and fair elections?
Human rights and equality are guaranteed rights that are protected and ensure that everyone is equally valued, no matter their race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
Free and fair elections are when adults have the right to run for political office, vote in elections, no threats before and after an election, and an election every 5 years or less.
What are the barriers to voting (motivational and access)?
Lack of interest and knowledge in politics, cynicism, relevance, civic duty.
Not knowing when/where/how to vote, voter ID invalid, site/method accessibility, language/literacy.
What type of government do we have?
Federal State, Parliamentary Democracy, and Constitutional Monarchy.
How are candidates elected to the House of Commons?
The candidate with the most votes in a riding wins a seat and represents that riding as its Member of Parliament (MP).
Which candidate claims that they are looking forward to dismantling the Indian Act?
Justin Trudeau - Liberal
Principles of Democracy:
What are accountability and transparency?
What is political tolerance?
Accountability and transparency are when the elected candidate is responsible for their actions, attends activities/events, inform citizens regularly, takes their opinions, and does as who they represent say.
Political tolerance is when the rights of minorities are protected and when powerless people are allowed to share opinions.
What is the process of voting? (in steps)
1. An election worker greets you and shows you to the right table.
2. Show your proof of identity.
3. An election worker checks your name on the list of electors and gives you a folded ballot.
4. Go behind the voting screen, mark your ballot, and refold it to keep it secret.
5. Put your ballot in the box.
How is the government structured in Canada?
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches work together.
What day are federal elections scheduled for?
On the third Monday of October
Which candidate claims that they need more diverse voices to work in a more collaborative way?
Annamie Paul - Green