Unit 3

Question 1

Part 2
What are some issues with modern democracy?

Answer 1

• Parties chnage frequently, reversing some actions done
• Voter Apathy

Question 2

Part 1 Definition
What is progress?

Answer 2

Progress: High and sustainable quality of life for everyone in society and for generations to come.

Question 3

Part 1 Definition
What is the White Paper?

Answer 3

White Paper: Abolish Indian Act and treaties and making Indigienous people apart of the Canadian society.

Question 4

Part 1 Definition
What is the Red Paper?

Answer 4

Red Paper: Indigenous People saw the White Paper as an attempt at assimilation. Status remained, only first nations can determine their own future.

Question 6

Part 2 Definition
What is Voter Apathy?

Answer 6

Voter Apathy: Individuals not voting

Question 7

Part 3 Definition
What is First Past the Post?

Answer 7

First Past the Post: Canditate with the most vote wins comapared to the other partie wins, even without the majority

Question 8

Part 3 Definition
What is Proportional Respresentation?

Answer 8

Proportional Representation: Seats are based on percentage of votes, representing all viewpoints.

Question 9

Part 2 Definition
What is Plebiscites and Referendums?

Answer 9

Referendums: Crucial issues citizens are given to vote on wheter to accept/reject proposal
Plebiscites: People’s suggestions

Question 10

Part 2 Definition
What is Illiberalism?

Answer 10

Illiberalism: Policies/values within a liberal society, that do not inherent values of liberalism.
(Doing things that arent liberal in a liberal society)
Example: War Measures Act