Final Review: Structure of Government

Question 1

Totalitarianism

Answer 1

A dictator decrees what you will do and what you can’t do, and the police make sure everybody obeys

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

Ruled by people

Question 3

Liberalism

Answer 3

Freedom from gov intervention in private life; expected to grant benefits

Question 4

Conservatism

Answer 4

Restrict government spending; Bible; Limited gov regulation of business

Question 5

Socialism

Answer 5

• Mild Left-wing
• Economy run by gov. (private property exists)
• Democratic Government

Question 6

Fascism

Answer 6

• Extreme nationalism
• Individuals serve country
• Money & Resources -> Country & Military
• Imperialism

Question 7

Communism

Answer 7

All property is equally (communally) shared

Question 8

Direct democracy

Answer 8

EVERY eligible citizen vote in decisions affect society

Question 9

Constitutional monarchy

Answer 9

Canada

• Democracy with monarch is head of state
• Represented by Governor General

Question 10

BNA Act of 1967

Answer 10

1. Powers of provincial legislatures & parliament
2. Charter of Rights (outline basic rights & responsibilities
3. Amending formula (requires 7/10 provinces to agree)

Question 11

Constitution Act of 1982

Answer 11

Can alter w/o British permission

“Charter of Rights and Freedom”

Question 12

Notwithstanding clause

Answer 12

Override Charter (5years ->renew)

Question 13

Amending formula

Answer 13

Changes to the Constitution of Canada

Question 14

Federal System

Answer 14

Powers & responsibilities are divided between federal and provincial governments

Question 15

Federal Government

Answer 15

Made of: Governor General, House of Commons, Senate

Responsible for: Immigration, Laws, etc

Question 16

Provincial Government

Answer 16

Responsible for: Education, Health care, etc

Question 17

Municipal Government

Answer 17

Responsible for: Parks, Garbage, Library, etc

Question 18

Executive branch

Answer 18

Make & administrate decisions

Question 19

Legislative branch

Answer 19

Make laws (All 3 lvl of gov can make/amend laws)

Question 20

Judicial branch

Answer 20

power to interpret/administer law (separated from other branches; ensure gov acts within law)

Question 21

House of Commons

Answer 21

Legislative branch with elected members (5 years)

Question 22

Riding (aka Constituency/electoral district)

Answer 22

Areas divided in equal population (100k citizens)

Question 23

Member of Parliament (MP)

Answer 23

Represent Riding; seats depend on population

Question 24

Speaker of the House

Answer 24

MP chosen by over MPs to lead discussion (Debate)

Question 25

Official Opposition

Answer 25

Largest Opposition party (not in power) | -Examine actions of government

Question 26

Caucus

Answer 26

Private meetings held by political party - Discuss concerns & opinions freely~ - Decision reach -> MPs vote in favor of party's position in House of Commons

Question 27

Prime Minister

Answer 27

Leader of party which most elected representative (must be asked by Governor General)

Question 28

Cabinet

Answer 28

Elected party members chosen by PM | -responsible for particular department (ie. Defense/finance)

Question 29

Cabinet solidarity

Answer 29

Cabinet members show support leader so gov appears unified

Question 30

Shadow Cabinet

Answer 30

Official opposition

Question 31

Senate

Answer 31

- Runs own affairs (independent of H of C) - Final check on legislation passed in H of C - Introduce own bills & pass

Question 32

Patronage

Answer 32

Reward given for individual loyalty or support

Question 33

Governor General

Answer 33

Monarch's representative | -give formal assent (agreement) to a bill b4 it become law

Question 34

Passage of a bill

Answer 34

1. Idea 2. Cabinet approves > Draft > Cabinet+Caucus Approve 3. H of C First reading 4. Second reading: House debates & votes on principle > Parliamentary examines > House amends 5. Third reading: debate & Vote > passes to Senate (where 3 readings repeat) * If bills passes Governor General sign!*

Question 35

Lieutenant Governor

Answer 35

Provincial Equivalent to Governor General (Representative of monarchy)

Question 36

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)

Answer 36

Provincial Equivalent to House of Common (Elected representatives make/change laws)

Question 37

Premier

Answer 37

Provincial Equivalent to PM (leader of gov & party in power)

Question 38

Mayor

Answer 38

Municipal Equivalent to PM