Chapter 1-4 test Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the different types of government?
Dictatorship Monarchy Obligarchy Artisocracy Democracy
All about dictatorship
Who rules: one person
Role of the individual: few rights, no debates, no vote
Pros: Organized, efficient, no protests
Cons: not limited by law/constitution, depends on military
Example: hitler’s germany
All about Monarchy
Who rules: one hereditary ruler, sometimes shared with parliament
Role of the individual: citizens not involved in process, no vote, stable and controlled
Pros: traditional, unifying
Cons: no criteria for ruling, expensive
All about obligarchy
Who rules: a group
Role of the individual: limited individual vote
Pros: Organized, stable, controlled
Cons: limited rights for people,
Example: family compact
all about artisocracy
Who rules: determined by birth, intelligence, culture and wealth
Role of the individuals: limited rights, no vote
Pros: Organized, efficient, controlled
Cons: rule by only a few, restricted criteria
Example: pre 1870 germany
all about democracy
Who rules: majority rule, elected representatives
Role of the individual: individuals may govern,vote, speak and express opinions
Pros: protects individual rights, input from many sources
Cons: take more time to make decisions
Example: Canada
what three parts does the canadian gov’t consist of
the queen, senate, house of commons
what does the executive branch consist of
the queen, prime minister, cabinet
Who implements the laws
legislative branch
who applies the laws
judical branch
who is the queen
Elizabeth II. constitutional member. recognized as the head of the state
who is the governor general
queens representative in canada. ensures that canada always has a pm.
who us the senate
represents the interests od canvas regions, provinces, territories and minority groups
how many members does the senate have
105
who is the house of commons
major law making body in parliament, In each country 308 ridings, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected in the house of commons
who is the speaker
house of commons select a speaker from MPs by secret ballot. the speaker ensures that everyone respects its rules and traditions.
who is the prime minister
Steven harper. leader of the party in power and is the head of government
how does democracy work
rule of law:
-everyone is governed by laws that applies to them
Common good:
refers to what is in the best interests of all people in canada
interest include; justice, economic stability etc
Majority rules:
democracies function on the idea that the will of majority of people should prevail
Minority rights:
Canada constitution protects rights and minorities such as aboriginal people. ensures they won’t have their rights violated
what are the elements in democracy
- democratic decisions are made for the good of most people
- democracy emphasizes legal and political equality
- democracy protects minorities
- encourages peace, respect and tolerance in citizens
What are the obstacles in democracy
- ethnic differences and conflict
- large gap between rich and poor
- low literacy rate
