chapter 1 Flashcards by Landon Lyle

in your own terms, what is the Canadian constitution?

Canada’s constitution is the law that describes Canada’s government, The constitution also sets out other important institutions in Canada, such as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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what is the head of state?

the head of state is the monarch of Britain, represented in Canada by the governor-general. it’s Britain’s queen or king who is the head of state

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who is in the executive branch?

it includes the prime minister, monarch, cabin members and civil servants.

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what is a civil servant?

a civil servant is someone who works for the government such as teachers, cops military and more

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what is the executive branch’s purpose?

they propose the most laws and ideas to be laws and put those laws into action.

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what does the cabinet do and how do they get into the office?

the prime minister selects their cabinet members from the elected MPs and their jobs are to do the jobs they are selected to like ones going to be in finance so that MPs and his department will do finance and is in charge of finance

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who is in the legislative branch?

the legislative branch consists of the House of Commons, senate and MPs

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What is the definition of the popular vote?

popular vote means the total support if political parties win during an election, regardless of weather they win ridings.

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what do ridings mean?

“Winning ridings” means winning electoral districts or constituencies in a political election. It’s a way for candidates or parties to secure seats in a legislative body by getting the most votes in specific geographic areas.

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what is the job of the legislative branch?

they go look at the laws then they vote to see if its a good law or not if it is then it goes from the House of comments to the queen or kings assent

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what is the House of commons?

The House of Commons is where the government passes or rejects the laws they are all elected by the people of Canada so they can spend money on laws but they always have to get reelected

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why can’t the Senate create laws that spend the government’s money?

they are appointed not elected that’s why they can’t spend the government’s money

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what is an MP?

an MP is a member of parliament who describes the politicians in the house of Commons senate and more.

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what is a gg?

governor general
The governor general represents His Majesty

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why can the House of Commons spend the government’s money on laws?

because they are elected so if they did something bad with the money chances are they won’t get elected in their next term

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what is a senator? and how long can they stay in office for?

a senator is a group of people appointed by the PM to become senators and their job is also to pass laws but they can pass any laws that spend money those ones go to the House of commons they can also stay in office until they are 75 years old

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what is the king and queen’s assent?

the king or queen’s assent is the last step for a law to become a law unlike the House of Commons they do not have to vote they can say yes or no

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who is apart of the House of Commons?

the PM, GG, MP and cabinet are all parts of the House of Commons and the speaker

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what is the “first past the post” method

it is whoever gets the most votes win

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who is in the judicial branch?

in the judicial branch, there are cops, judges and
courts and way way more.

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what does the judicial branch do?

they interpret the law

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what are all the levels of court?

city—provincial——federal—-subprime

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how to become a primeinister

to be a priminister you have to be the leader of a political party then you must get elected by all of Canada.

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what is a political party?

A political party is a group of people who have similar ideas about how government should respond to issues facing society. Political parties are formally recognized as organizations. They put forward candidates in elections and seek to form the government. Each party develops policies, based on the shared values of its members, to respond to issues.

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how to get a minority government?

to get a minority government one party cant have more than 50% of the seats in the house of Commons

how do get a majority government?

get more than 50% of the seats

what are the pros and cons of a majority government?

Pro: A majority government is strong, efficient and effective/can pass a lot of bills quickly. Con: May become authoritarian and dismiss dissenting voices as they do not have to co-operate with the opposition to accomplish their platform.

what is the Left side of the spectrum?

Generally, the left wing is characterized by an emphasis on "ideas such as freedom, equality, fraternity, rights.

what is the Right side of the spectrum?

right-wing is characterized by an emphasis on "notions such as authority, hierarchy, order, duty, tradition.

what is Socialism

share everything (more equality)

what is Capitalism

an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit (money made by owners)

what is communism

government control

what is Fascist

Fascism is when a country is run by a very strict leader who has a lot of power. This leader often doesn't let people criticize the government, and they control many parts of people's lives. They also usually believe their country is the best and should be the most powerful, even if it means being mean to other countries.

what is the privy council office responsible for

The PCO is responsible for assisting the government in policy development, coordinating government activities, and ensuring that the government's agenda is carried out effectively.

what is the federal accountability act?

The Federal Accountability Act (FAA) is a Canadian law from 2006 that promotes transparency, protects whistleblowers, regulates lobbying, restricts political contributions, and enhances fairness in government procurement.

what are the issues? The Federal Accountability Act includes

Transparency: It enhances transparency in government operations. Whistleblower Protection: Protects whistleblowers from retaliation. Lobbying Regulation: Regulates lobbying activities. Political Contribution Limits: Restricts political contributions. Fair Procurement: Promotes fairness in government procurement.

why did the sponsorship scandle raise issues?

The Sponsorship Scandal in Canada raised issues because it involved the misuse of public funds and allegations of political influence in the awarding of contracts.

Who is the head of state in Canada

queen/ king of england

who is the head of government

Prime Minister (PM)

what is the basic path of law-making

house of commons senate and royal assent

who has higher power the |PM, GG, MP

who is in the executive branch and the legislative branch at the same time?

the prime minister and governor-general as well as the cabinet

what is the major lawmaker in Canada

house of commons

Choose the term which matches the definition: to make decisions as a government and put decisions into action A)governance B)govern C)government

The Head of State in Canada is: A)The Prime Minister B)The Monarch (King or Queen of England)

The Head of Government in Canada is: A)The Prime Minister B)The Monarch (King or Queen of England)

Choose the correct response: What is the basic path of law-making in Canada? A)House of Commons-Senate-Royal Assent B)Senate-House of Commons-Royal Assent C)Royal Assent-House of Commons-Senate

Choose the INCORRECT response: The role of the Executive Branch of Government includes? A)proposes (suggests) most laws B)puts laws into action (develops policy) C)interprets the law D)runs the day-to-day business of the government

Choose the INCORRECT response: The role of the Legislative Branch of Government includes? A)represents the interests and rights of Canada's regions (the North, the West, the East, the Maritimes) B)makes/creates the law C)represents the rights of minorities in Canada (e.g. women, Indigenous, religious minorities) D)runs the day-to-day business of the government

Which law describes governance (the process of governing) in Canada, and sets out the role of the governor-general and the 3 branches of government? It is known as the ultimate law of the land, and no new laws can be created in Canada that do not align (are in agreement ) with it. A)The Charter of Rights and Freedoms B) The Accountability Act C)The Constitution D)The Grade 9 Social Studies is Boring Act.

Which of the following are members of both the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government? A)The Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Governor General B)The Prime Minister, Senate, and Governor General C)Members of Parliament, The Prime Minister and the Cabinet D)The Cabinet, the Senate, and the Prime Minister

Fill in the blank with an important fact about the Executive Branch. The cabinet includes the people with responsibility for different government departments and agencies or ___________ such as health, finance and environment. The members of the cabinet belong to the leading political party in the House of Commons and are members of parliament (MPs) or senators. A)constitutional duties B)portfolios C)important roles D)amendments

Which is the MAJOR law-making body in Canada's federal political system? A)The House of Commons B)The Senate

Choose the INCORRECT response. Each MP represents the voters of one: A)riding B)district C)political party D)constituency

Members of Parliament (MPs) have two main responsibilities: to create legislation for the peace, order and good government of all Canadians and to represent their constituents. T)True F)False

True

Senators are elected. T)True F)False

False

Choose the INCORRECT response. Roles of the Senate include: A)representing the interests of Canada's regions and minorities B)proposing/suggesting new tax laws C)providing a "sober second thought" -careful consideration to all legislation (laws) proposed/suggested in Canada. D)has the power to reject a bill passed by the House of Commons, but rarely uses this power

The Judicial Branch includes Canada's courts of law. All members of the Judicial Branch come from the legal profession. T)True F)False

True

Fill in the blank to make this statement about the Judicial Branch true. The judicial branch is separate from the other branches and acts as ____________________. It interprets and applies all laws in Canada, including the rights of Canadians. This means that the judicial branch has the main responsibility for making sure the rights of Canadians are respected. A)a "big brother" B)a way of informing Canadians about what is happening in the country C)an informant D)a check on the powers of the other 2 branches

Accountable means answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent. The Federal Accountability Act was passed in 2006 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A)To ensure responsible and accountable spending by the government. B)To ensure that the Conservative government could remain in power for another term. C)To provide protection for government employees who “blow the whistle” on wrongdoing within Canada’s civil service (the people who serve Canadians as employees of the government). D)To provide more information about the activities of lobbyists. Lobbyists are people paid to represent the interests of particular groups in society.

Which organization's main role is to keep Canadians connected to what's happening in their government? It helps hold the government accountable and acts as a watchdog. A)Parliament B)Parliamentary Press Gallery C)The Cabinet D)The Senate Committee

After the second reading of a bill, if changes are made before the bill goes to a third reading, those changes are called: A)improvements B)amendments C)royal assents

The 3 branches of the federal government are intended to be equal in power and to act as a check on each branch's power. True False

Historically, Indigenous Canadians were not consulted or given a voice in Federal Government and are still working for representation to this day. The goal of the Federal Government in 1867 was to ____________ Indigenous Canadians. A assimilate B accommodate C lobby

________ is a type of thinking rooted (based on) in a person's point of view. A critical thinking B accountability C open-mindedness D bias

Members of Parliament are elected by ______ in Canada A Popular vote (popular vote is a percentage of the total number of votes cast in an election) B First Past the Post (whoever gets the most votes win). C Direct vote (each citizen votes on every idea for a law).

The Federal Accountability Act was passed in response to issues raised by the "sponsorship" scandal. These issues included all of the following EXCEPT one. A Responsible and accountable government. B More freedom for the government to tax Canadian companies. C Protection for government employees who "blow the whistle" on wrongdoing within Canada's civil service (employees of the government). D More information about the activities of lobbyists. Lobbyists are people paid to represent the interests of particular groups in society.

Which concept is NOT part of the lawmaking process in Canada (how a bill becomes a law)? A First Reading B Second Reading C Third Reading D Investigation Stage E Committee Stage F Report Stage

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