Chapter 1: Nationalism/ Federal Election Terms Flashcards
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Democracy
A form of government in which people choose their leaders by voting.
Representative Democracy
A form of Government in which people elect officials to make decisions for them and propose laws.
What type of democracy is represented in Canada?
Representative Democracy
Referendum
Everyone has the right to vote.
What does a seat represent in the Canadian federal election?
A seat represents a riding withthin that specific province.
What is the Charter is rights and freedom apart of…….?
The constitution
If you want to go implement a new rule or a law you go to the…..?
The constitution
What’s another word for riding?
Is constituency
How many seats are in the House of Commons Canada?
338 members
How many years have Justin Trudeau has been running as prime minister?
3 years
How many years does a federal election happen in Canada?
Every 5 years
Is constituency the same thing as riding?
Yes!
What does Party whip mean?
a member appointed by a political party and given the authority to ensure that all members of that party participate in voting and vote strictly as directed.
Official elected members get to run in how many years of parliament?
4 years
What does Rule of law mean?
It means that all people are treated equally by the same standards.
What is the House of Commons?
The elected lawmaking body in Parliament.
What does Pluralism mean?
It is a political philosophy holding that people of different beliefs, backgrounds.
How many parties are in the Canadian federal election?
5 parties
Who is the leader of the Green Party?
Annamie Paul
Who’s the leader of the Conservative party?
Erin O’toole
Who’s the leader of the New Democratic Party?
Jagmeet Singh
Who’s the leader of the liberal party?
Justin Trudeau
Who’s the leader of the Bloc Québécois?
Yves-François Blanchet
How does the does first-past-the-post system work?
voters cast their vote for a candidate of their choice,
