Goverment Test Flashcards

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What is a legislative branch?

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And legislative branch is the main function to make change and or repel laws. They discuss and vote on public issues.

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What is a democracy?

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The common good, society lives in freedom and it respect peoples rights.

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Who is the leader of the official opposition?

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Tom Mulcair

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What does the official opposition do?

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The official opposition is the leader of political party with the second highest number of seats in the leader of the opposition. He asks the prime minister tough questions

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What is a federal government?

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The federal government controls the entire country.

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What is the Municipal Government?

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They control the local community

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What does NDP stand for?

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New Democratic Party.

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What is a Minority government?

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When a political party wins more ridings in an election then another party but not more than half of the other parties added together

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Who is Kathleen Wynne?

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She is the premier of Ontario.

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Who is Justin Trudeau?

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He is our provincial leader

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What is judicial branch?

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The courts and judges.

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What is a monarchy?

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The king and queen

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What is the provincial government?

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The provincial government takes care of provinces of Ontario

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What is a majority government?

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When a political party wins more then the Ridings in an election and then the leader of the party will become the prime minister

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What is ideology?

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The organization of the spectrum center left and right

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What is the political spectrum?

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The political spectrum is NDP liberal and controversial

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What is an executive branch?

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Executive branch is where they work with cabinets

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What is the House of Commons?

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Has a Commons is where the government gets together and answers the questions with the Prime Minister

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What is a bill?

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A bill is a contract that needs to be signed to become a law

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Who is Stephen Harper?

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The prime minister of Canada.

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What is the charter of rights and freedoms?

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As a Canadian citizen you have certain fundamental freedoms and rights they are granted by a written document known as the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms. No laws can violate the rights outlined in the charter unless the violation can be justified.

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What are some responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

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Some responsibilities are obeying the law, taking part in democratic processing, respecting Multiculturalism, pain taxes, respecting other people’s freedom and rights and respecting Canada’s official languages.

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Name five major political parties in Canada?

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Liberal party of Canada, conservative party of Canada, New Democratic Party (NDP) , Bloc Quebecois and Green party of Canada.

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What is the left wing of the political spectrum?

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The left-wing believes change is order to improve welfare of all citizens caring for the poor.

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What is the center of the political spectrum?

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The center thanks tradition is important but change is supported it most people want it.

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What is the right wing of the political spectrum?

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The right-wing thanks tradition is important and change should be treated with caution.

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Who is Gordon Krantz?

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The mayor of Milton

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Who is Lisa Raitt?

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She is the MP and a member of the House of Commons

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Who is Indira Naidoo Harris?

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She is the MPP

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What is a Autocracy?

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a system of government by one person with absolute power.