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| A formal system of decision making. |
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| Established rules and procedures. |
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| The bodies or groups responsible for carrying ot specific aspects of the government's work. |
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| A government that is "ruled by the people". |
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| What is meant by the term direct democracy? |
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| A government in which every eligible citizen participated directly by voting in all the decisions affecting society. |
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| How is a representative democracy different from a direct democracy? |
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| A representative democracy allows elected citizens to make decisions on their behalf. |
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| What is a constitutional monarchy? |
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| The recognition of a monarch as head of state. |
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| List the three main parts of Canada's constitution. |
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- Description of the powers of provincial decision-making, as well as their parts and authority
- Charter of Rights and Freedom
- Amending formula
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| What are federal responsibilities? |
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- National Defense
- Foreign Policy
- Aboriginal affairs
- Postal services
- Banking System
- Marriage/Divorce Law
- Criminal Law
- Federal Prisons
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| What are Provincial responsibilities? |
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- Education
- Charities
- Health Services/Hospitals
- Licenses
- HIghways
- Provincial Court System
- Provincial Polie and Prisons
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| What are the responsibilities shared by Federal and Provincial courts? |
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- Immigration
- Agriculture
- Health Care
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Issues
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| Why is the constitution necessary for a complex organization? |
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| So the government knows its limitations, and the people know their rights. |
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| What shared ideas or values hold our country together? |
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- Defence
- Currency
- Postal services
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| What issues separate regions or provinces and pull our country apart? |
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| A feeling of lack of power and alienation from decision making. |
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Our government is divided into three branches;
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- Executive
- Judicial
- Legislative
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| What does our splitting our government into three branches say about our views of leadership and decision making? |
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| We work better when there are numerous people making decision rather than just one. |
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| What is a federal system of government? |
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| An organization of regional governments each acting on behalf of its own residents. |
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| What are municipal governments? |
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| Local level of government. |
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| Who decides what form municipal governments will take? |
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| How often must the Federal Parliament meet? |
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| What is the purpose of the question period? |
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| So that the government gets the public's point of view on what needs to be changed. |
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| How often must the federal parliament hold elections? |
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| Whenever they feel like it within a five year period. |
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| Areas with a certain number of citizens, ruled by its own section of government. |
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| How many people live in a typical constituency? |
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| How many seats or members of parliament were there in 2001? |
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| Describe the speaker's two main roles in parliament. |
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- To oversee the impartial operation of the House of Commons
- Apply the rules or parliament fairly
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| What is the role of the opposition in Parliament? |
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| To scrutinize the actions of the government. |
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| What is the role of the party's caucus? |
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| To have a place to discuss concerns and express opinions freely. |
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| What are the requirements for becoming a Senator? |
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- Must be a Canadian citizen
- Must live in the province/territory
- Must own $4,000 of property
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| How does someone become a Senator? |
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| The Senator is appointed by the Governor General, by request of the Prime Minister. |
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| What is the role of the Senate? |
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| To provide a final check on the legislation that is trying to be passed. |
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| Describe the role of the Governor General. |
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Gives formal assent to a bill before it becomes law, etc.
(Represents the Monarch) |
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| How is the prime minister chosen? |
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| The leader of the political party with the most elected representatives is asked by the Governor General. |
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What does the Prime Minister do in his role as head of government?
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- Asks the Governor General to name new judges
- Decides when the election will be called
- Chooses Cabinet members
- Has the final say in government policies
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| What does the Prime Minister do in his role as national leader? |
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- Addresses issues
- Represents Canada in other countries
- Works with the provincial premieres
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| What does the Prime Minister do in his role as party leader? |
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- Acts as a spokesperson
- Gives out patronage appointments
- Leads parliament
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| How are the cabinet ministers chosen? |
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| They are appointed by the Prime Minister. |
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| What are the characteristics of an ideal cabinet? |
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| Must reflect the cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of the nation. |
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| Why is it important that Cabinet represent all regions and groups in Canada? |
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| What is the role of a cabinet minister? |
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| They are responsible for their department's efficient and effective operation and finances. |
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| What is the role of the party whip? |
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| To ensure that members are present in parliament to support party bills and vote in legislature. |
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| Descrive the roles of civil servants. |
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- Gather statistics
- Write details for new laws
- Represent Canada in other countries
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| List four areas for which Provincial governments are responsible. |
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- Education
- Environment
- Health Care/Social Welfare
- Transportation
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How do Provincial governments and the Federal government solve disputes over which as control over such things as the environment and taxes?
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| The Supreme Court of Canada is asked to make a decision. |
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| What is the head of a town council or municipal government called? |
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- Mayor
- Reeve
- Chairperson
- Overseer
- Warden
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| What names are given to other elected members of the municipal government? |
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- Councillors
- Alderpersons
- Controllers
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| What is the role of municipalities and its various departments? |
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| To provide services for residents. |
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| What is the role of a mayor? |
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| To be accountable to the citizens. |
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| Why might municipal governments been given so little power when Canada was establishes and only one in ten Canadians lived in a city? |
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| Because they had fewer services to provide to citizens. |
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| How is the problem today when over 70% of Canadians live in cities? |
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| They now have to provide more services. |
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| How are aboriginal band councils different from municipal councils? |
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| They have more dealings with premieres and federal ministers. |
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