#1 Canada’s Prime Minister is:

#2 The Prime Minister usually selects cabinet ministers from: The Caucus

#3 What party is Justin Trudeau the leader of?

#4 NDP stands for: New Democratic Party

#5 The leader of the NDP is: Thomas Mulcair

#6 How does a Senator get his/her position? *He or she is appointed by the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the PM

#8 The name of our riding is: Simcoe-Grey The right to vote is called? The Franchise

#9 The age citizens have to be to vote in Canada: 18

#10 Canada has what type of governmental system? Constitutional Monarchy Representative Democracy Federal

#11 Members of the Provincial Legislature are chosen by: *Elections

#12 Give the names of some pressure groups?

#13 An example of civil disobedience is: Chaining yourself to an historic building soon to be demolished

#14 Lobbying decision-makers involves: Letter writing campaigns Petitions Speaking to government Advertising campaigns Hire lawyers Create membership lists

#15 What level of government is responsible for garbage collection: *Municipal

What level of government is responsible for immigration policy? #16 What level of government is responsible for the curriculum in Civics class? Provincial What level of government is responsible for immigration policy? Federal

#17 The purpose of Question Period is to: *For Opposition parties to raise issues and question the government

#18 If you are left wing you encourage change and constantly seek . Alternatives In 1982 what was added to the Constitution Act? The Charter of Rights and Freedoms In 1918 who won the right to vote? Women The aim of democracy is For the Common good

#19 Elements of democracy are Human dignity Rule of law Fundamental rights & freedoms Respect & equality Voice in decision making Sense of responsibility to others in community Social justice

#20 Who represents the Queen in Canada? Governor General David Johnston

#21 What is a party platform? Are the proposals put forward by a political party during an election campaign

#22 What is the primary function of a political party? To elect their candidates What is a civil servant? Network of people hired to work for the government ... Day-to-day

#23 The legislative branch of government Power to make, change, and repeal laws The judicial branch of government: Interprets laws and decides if the law has been broken and what penalties should apply The executive branch of government: Power to carry out the plans and policies of government

#24 The purpose of the Leader of the Opposition is to: Provide alternative policies to the government.

It is a political right to: #25 It is a civil right to: 18th century, equality before the law, freedom of speech/thought/religion, own property It is a political right to: 19th century, participate in elections, run & hold office, to vote It is a social right to: -20th century, standard of economic & social well-being, participate fully in society

#26 Our Federal Member of Parliament is: Kellie Leitch

#27 Our Member of Provincial Parliament is: Jim Wilson

#28 Who controls debates in the House of Commons: The Speaker

#29 An area that has its own Member of Parliament is: Riding Constituency A member of Federal government is called? A Member of Parliament (MP)

A candidate without party representation #30 A provincial representative is called an? Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) An Independent is? A candidate without party representation

#31 The role of the mass media is to: Criticize the government Act as the primary source of information for citizens Focus on issues so that they receive attention from the government

#32 Canada’s system of elections uses the? First past the post (FPTP) A ranked election system would be? Preferential Ballot An election system based on percentages? Proportional Representation

#33 What are the advantages of a dictatorship? Efficiency in decision making- quick results

#34 What factors shape how Canada is governed? A diverse cultural history Economics Geography Technology and Industry

#35 The rule of law suggests: No person is above the law What name was given to the Federal government that gave them control of satellites and telecommunications? Residual power

#36 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms forbids discrimination based on: Race, Religion, culture, gender, orientation, political affiliation What is it called when a political question is posed to the people for a direct vote? A Referendum

approval of the Governor General #37 What is royal assent? approval of the Governor General to pass a bill "The Nod"

#38 A simple majority is? 50% + 1 A majority rule is? Opinion of the greater number should prevail What are minority rights? Principle that the rights of the minority must be safeguarded.

#39 Who is this. What party does she lead #39 Who is this? What party does she lead? What province can she be found in? Kathleen Wynne – Premier of Ontario Liberal Ontario

#40 Who is this person? What party does she lead? Rona Ambrose Conservative Party of Canada - Federal

#41 Who is this? Which party does she lead? Elizabeth May The Green Party of Canada

#42 Each representative in Ottawa represents roughly how many people? 100, 000 consitituents Representation by Population Which provinces are the most important by seats during an election? Ontario & Quebec - 2/3rds of Canadians

#43 Criminal law involves? The government bringing the charges – the Crown Civil law is based on? Seeking compensation

#44 Responsibilities 1) Be informed about issues 2) Respect the rights of others 3) Use skills in a socially useful manner 4) Be actively involved in rights protection 5) Participate in improving community