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What is the primary belief of left-leaning (liberal/progressive) politics?
Support a more active government role in addressing social and economic inequalities
Advocates for public healthcare, social safety nets, and regulations to protect consumers and the environment.
What do right-leaning (Conservative/Libertarian) politicians prefer?
Limited government role, emphasizing individual responsibility and free markets
Often favor deregulation, lower taxes, and privatization of services.
What are the steps in the voting process?
- Check in and verification
- Receive ballot
- Cast your vote
- Submit your ballot
What are some forms of civic action?
- Voting in elections
- Peaceful protest
- Volunteering
- Contacting public officials
What are the principles of democracy?
- Popular sovereignty
- Rule of law
- Individuals rights and freedoms
- Free and fair elections
- Separation of powers
- Majority rules with minority rights
Who is the leader of the Liberal Party?
Mark Carney
Who is the leader of the Green Party?
Elizabeth May
Who is the leader of the New Democratic Party?
Jagmeet Singh
What are the federal political parties in Canada?
- Liberal Party
- Conservative Party
- New Democratic Party
- Quebecois
- Green Party
- People’s Party of Canada
What was a key feature of Athenian democracy?
Citizens voted directly on laws and major decisions
Only free adult male citizens (born in Athens) could participate — no women, slaves, or foreigners.
What was the significance of the Magna Carta?
Limited the king’s power for the first time
Said that even the king must follow the law.
What are Canadian democratic values?
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Equality before the law
- Right to a fair trial
What is the difference between personal freedoms and political freedoms?
- Personal: Basic rights for living freely
- Political: Rights to participate in the democratic process
What are the three branches of government?
- Legislative
- Judicial
- Executive
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
What are federal responsibilities?
- National defence (military)
- Immigration and citizenship
- Criminal law and the Criminal Code
What are provincial responsibilities?
- Education (schools, curriculum)
- Health care (hospitals, doctors)
- Transportation (licensing, highways)
What are municipal responsibilities?
- Local roads and public transit
- Garbage and recycling
- Water and sewage
What are the steps to start a political party?
- Choose party name
- Appoint key officials
- Get signatures from supporters (at least 250)
- Submit an application to Elections Canada
- Run a candidate in federal election
What are the six common techniques of political persuasion?
- Using slogans or catchphrases
- Inciting fear
- Instilling hope or a better future
- ‘Us vs. Them’ framing
- Presenting ideas as obvious and beyond debate
- Appeals to nostalgia
