Government Intro View the statistics from the CIA world factbook What would some of the advantages and challenges of governing this country be? Feel free to mark up the page as much as you’d like!

Canadian Government Social Studies 10 Ms. Dow

Types of Government What is government? The people and institutions put in place to run or govern a country, state, province or community. The role of government is to make decisions and regulations for the people for whom it is responsible. The purpose of government is to protect its citizens and provide services. What types of government exist? There are different types of government around the world. They are distinguished by how they allocate power, and the types of rights and freedoms they give citizens. Click here for a videohere

Types of Government Oligarchy A form of government in which power rests with a small number of people, generally the people who are rich and powerful (due to bloodlines and wealth). People living under this system have some rights and freedoms (eg. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait) Theocracy A type of government where a god or deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler. Government policy and leaders are determined by religious officials who are seen to be directly guided a god or deity. Laws are interpreted by these religious authorities, such as bishops or mullahs, and are enforced by religious officials (eg. Iran, Vatican) Autocracy A type of government where one person has full control through the use of a party or military, without the participation or consent of the people. These countries tend to be socialist, communist or fascist societies with restrictive individual rights, freedoms and civil liberties, with a high level of security and restrictive media (eg. Syria, North Korea). These countries are usually one-party states where there is little opposition and can also be called a dictatorship. Democracy A type of government where power is shared by all the people and citizens are meant to participate equally in making decisions. Citizens elect people to represent them in government and make decisions on their behalf. They also have access to power and can run for office. In these countries people have rights and freedoms such as the freedom of speech and religion, and free and fair elections (eg. Canada, England).

Discussion Items What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of government? Can you think of a historical example of a monarchy that was an autocracy?????

Structure of Canadian Government Canada has a federal system of parliamentary government: Government responsibilities and functions are shared between federal, provincial and municipal governments. Pop Quiz: Who is Canada’s Head of State?

Daily Activities Come up with a list of activities that you would participate in on a regular day. How do these activities connect to government??? What would happen if there were no government regulation of these day-to-day activities?

3 Levels of Canadian Government

Federal (Ottawa) Provincial (Victoria) Municipal (Kelowna) Another VIDEOVIDEO

Activity: “Who Makes The Decision?” Write you answers on a piece of paper 3 Levels of Canadian Government

Who makes the decision? 1.A new bridge over Okanagan Lake 2.What you have to learn in school 3.How old you have to be before you can drive 4.How often your garbage gets picked up 5.How old you have to be to vote 6.If we should go to war 7.How many firefighters your town has 8.How old you have to be to buy alcohol 9.The names of different streets 10.Who is allowed to move here from other countries 11.The days that you are allowed to water your lawn 12.How much money you are given when unemployed 13.How we respond to foreign emergencies (Japan Earthquake) Choose: Local, Provincial, or Federal 1.Provincial 2.Provincial 3.Provincial 4.Municipal 5.Federal 6.Federal 7.Municipal 8.Provincial 9.Municipal 10.Federal 11.Municipal 12.Federal 13.Federal

Structure of Federal Government Click here for a VIDEOhere In Canada, we live in a parliamentary democracy, which is a type of representative democracy. We are also a constitutional monarchy. The Queen, our head of state, holds symbolic power. Our government originates from British traditions and their system of government

Graphic Organizer Create a graphic organizer to summarize Canadian Government that needs to include (but not limited to): The Queen Governor General Prime Minister The Cabinet House of Commons Senate Your Graphic Organizer should answer the following questions: Who holds these positions? How are these groups connected? What do these groups do? Who is involved?

Graphic Organizer

Structure of Canadian Government The Queen (Elizabeth II) Serves a symbolic role and carries out ceremonial duties Head of State - Gives Royal assent to bills and signs all legislation into law

Governor General (David Johnston) The Queen’s representative in Canada Chosen by the Queen on recommendation by the Prime Minister Performs ceremonial functions on behalf of the Queen and the country Structure of Canadian Government

Executive Branch The decision making branch of government

Prime Minister (Justin Trudeau) Serves as the head of the Federal Government, leader of Canada, as well as the leader of their political party Selects a Cabinet to represent the various Government departments Structure of Canadian Government

The Cabinet Composed of elected MP’s selected by the Prime Minister Each is responsible for a particular department (Justice, National Defence, Environment) Structure of Canadian Government

Legislative Branch The law making branch of government

Senate The Senate is comprised of 105 appointed Senators The Senate can change or reject any bill and provides the final review of any bill that has been passed in the House of Commons No bill can become law until it has passed the Senate = they make the laws Structure of Canadian Government

House of Commons Many laws in Canada first begin as bills in the House of Commons. 308 elected Members of Parliament (MP’s) from ridings across Canada, devote most of their time to debating and voting on bills. Also a place where MP’s represent constituents' views, discuss national issues and call on the government to explain its actions. Structure of Canadian Government

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