1. Government Review Day Hand in your group HW assignment
Government review choices:
Go onto my website and open the PowerPoint. Go through the questions with a partner and quiz each other, asking questions when needed.
Sit at a table with me, and go through the PowerPoint together.
Go through the blue Socials Students workbooks to make sure you know ALL the terms. Study with a partner
After you finish the PowerPoint, look at old provincials (all of the questions from the PowerPoint are from old provincials)
Watch the videos on my website (this can obviously be done at home, so do it last!)

2. Review and Practice Questions
Government
Review and Practice Questions

3. Match column a with column B
Match column a with column B. WRITE down your answer of a piece of paper.
Column A Column B
Left wing; violent revolution necessary to overthrow unjust system
Rights and freedoms of the individual most important; favours change
Right wing; few individial rights enforced by strong military
Favours tradition; less regulation from government; government censorship to preserve public morality
Conservatism
Communism
Liberalism
Socialism
Capitalism
Fascism

4. Match column a with column B
Match column a with column B. WRITE down your answer of a piece of paper.
Column A Column B
Left wing; violent revolution necessary to overthrow unjust system (B)
Rights and freedoms of the individual most important; favours change (C)
Right wing; few individual rights enforced by strong military (F)
Favours tradition; less regulation from government; government censorship to preserve public morality (A)
Conservatism (4)
Communism (1)
Liberalism (2)
Socialism
Capitalism
Fascism (3)

5. Which political ideology is associated with this list?
Moral standards should override individual rights
Traditional values should be preserved
Large corporations should be given tax breaks
A. socialism
B. Liberalism
C. Communism
D. Conservatism

6. Which political ideology is associated with this list?
Moral standards should override individual rights
Traditional values should be preserved
Large corporations should be given tax breaks
A. socialism
B. Liberalism
C. Communism
D. Conservatism

7. Read the top of page 238 and 239

8. Read the top of page 238 and 239
In the House of Commons, after which stage would a bill be referred to committee for further investigation?
A. First reading
B. Second reading
C. Third reading
D. Committee Stage

9. Review the following terms
Lobbying – when pressure groups try to influence policy decision makers (eg. Protesting against the government)
Patronage – a favour, often a government position, given in return for political support
Order-in-council –  Law made by the Queen, on recommendation by cabinet in a constitutional monarchy. Eg. This would be used when the HOC is in recess (a break).
Cabinet solidarity – the custom that the cabinet members must not show public disagreement with government policies

10. ‘Prime Minister gives senate seat to faithful supporter’
Lobbying
Patronage
Order-in-council
Cabinet solidarity

11. ‘Prime Minister gives senate seat to faithful supporter’
Lobbying
Patronage
Order-in-council
Cabinet solidarity

12. What process is associated with this flowchart?
Free vote
Amendment
Order-in-council
Cabinet Solidarity
New Canadian ambassador recommended by Cabinet
Recommendation bypasses House of Commons vote
Ambassador appointed by Governor General

13. What process is associated with this flowchart?
Free vote
Amendment
Order-in-council (Law made by the Queen, on recommendation by cabinet in a constitutional monarchy)
Cabinet Solidarity
New Canadian ambassador recommended by Cabinet
Recommendation bypasses House of Commons vote
Ambassador appointed by Governor General

14. (Special) interest group – refers to groups of citizens who try to influence government policies and decisions
They create change by sending lobbyists to meet with cabinet ministers or through paid advertising/media
They can be very successful in changing government policy/laws/ideas
Some say that they’re a small group and promote goals that not all citizens believe
Greenpeace
Amnesty International
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Federation of Labour
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Civil disobedience: intentionally disobeying a law that someone thinks is unjust.
Protest group: use rallies, parades, blockades etc. to demonstrate a point

15. All of the following are special interest groups except:
Greenpeace
Amnesty international
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Canadian International Development Angency

16. All of the following are special interest groups except:
Greenpeace (fights for our environment)
Amnesty international (fights for human rights)
Canadian Taxpayers Federation (fights for lower taxes)
Canadian International Development Agency

17. Elected by acclamation: In Canada, a Member is said to be elected or returned by acclamation when no other candidate has come forward at an election and no vote is held.

18. Candidate wins by acclamation
Voter turnout was over 80%
Voter turnout was less than 50%
No other candidates were running for office
Only one other candidate was running for office

19. Candidate wins by acclamation
Voter turnout was over 80%
Voter turnout was less than 50%
No other candidates were running for office
Only one other candidate was running for office

20. Based on 100 seats in the Legislative Assembly, which results would create a minority government?
Party X
Party Y
Party Z A. 46 44 10 B. 51 48 1 C. 55 35 D. 82 15 3

21. Based on 100 seats in the Legislative Assembly, which results would create a minority government?
Party X
Party Y
Party Z A. 46 44 10 B. 51 48 1 C. 55 35 D. 82 15 3

22. Minority Government: when a party wins less than half the seats in the House of Commons
Majority Government: when a party wins more than half the seats in the House of Commons
Coalition government: two governments join together to create the governing party

24. Backbencher: An MP who is NOT a cabinet minister and NOT a leader of a party. They support the party while also keeping in mind the wishes of the public. Can introduce ‘private member bills’ into parliament.
Party whip – to discipline the members if they speak out against their party
Shadow cabinet: MP’s from the official opposition
Public service: from mail men/women to deputy ministers. They carry out most of the day-to-day work of the government

25. All of the following people can introduce a bill in the House of Commons except:
A. a lobbyist
B. A backbencher
C. The Prime Minister
D. An opposition member

26. All of the following people can introduce a bill in the House of Commons except:
A. a lobbyist
B. A backbencher
C. The Prime Minister
D. An opposition member

27. What determines the physical size of federal electoral district?
A. Physical features
B. population density
C. Historical significance
D. Traditional voting patterns

28. What determines the physical size of federal electoral district?
A. Physical features
B. population density
C. Historical significance
D. Traditional voting patterns

29. Universal Declaration of Human Rights: first international statement to recognize that ‘all’ human beings have specific rights and freedoms

30. 1960: The Canadian Bill of Rights.
1867: Canada became a country. The The BNA act was created (British North American Act) which consisted of the rules for the new country.
BUT Canada was still not able to change its constitution without the permission of the British Parliament
1931: Statute of Westminster – gave Canada the power to make its own laws independent to Britain
1960: The Canadian Bill of Rights.
1982: The BNA act was RENAMED the Constitution Act
Under Pierre Trudeau
All provinces agreed to the Constitution Act except Quebec because they didn’t get special status
Changes could be made without British approval using the amending formula
1982: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms were created from the Canadian Bill of Rights and included in the Constitution (when the BNA changed to Const. Act)

31. A few more terms to review…
Patriation: changes to Canada’s constitution
Notwithstanding clause: allowed the government the possibility of opting out of clauses in the Charter of Rights and freedoms for up to 5 years

32. What 19600 document acted as a foundation for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
The Human Rights Code
The Statute of Westminster
The Canadian Bill of Rights
The British North American Act

33. What 19600 document acted as a foundation for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
The Human Rights Code (BC law that gives all people equal rights)
The Statute of Westminster
The Canadian Bill of Rights
The British North American Act

34. What is the purpose of the Canadian Constitution?
A. to outline issues for government debate
B. to define the limits of powers of government
C. to set laws that outline criminal and civil behavior
D. to provide guidance for provincial and municipal governments.

35. What is the purpose of the Canadian Constitution?
A. to outline issues for government debate
B. to define the limits of powers of government
C. to set laws that outline criminal and civil behavior
D. to provide guidance for provincial and municipal governments.

37. Which pair of ideologies best describes Canadian government practices throughout the 20th century?
A. socialism and fascism
B. Communism and socialism
C. Liberalism and communism
D. Liberalism and conservatism

38. Which pair of ideologies best describes Canadian government practices throughout the 20th century?
A. socialism and fascism
B. Communism and socialism
C. Liberalism and communism
D. Liberalism and conservatism

39. Political Parties of Canada
Historical parties which no longer exist:
Progressive Conservative Party (PC)
Wanted tax cuts, high tariffs, privatization
The Reform Party
Strengthen western voice, cuts to social welfare, very right wing
The Canadian Alliance Party
Supported wanted strong families and safer streets

40. Political Parties of Canada
Current Parties
Liberal
Favors social programs (eg. health care), multiculturalism, free trade
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Against privatization, favors social programs (more than liberal), all Canadians should have equal access to health care and education
Conservative
Support privatization, supports some social programs, supports free trade
Bloc Quebecois
Supports Quebec separation, Created after the Meech Lake Accord failed

41. Federal Political Party Platform (1997)
Increased taxation of large corporations
Increased funding for education and health care
Support minority rights
A. Reform Party
B. New Democrat Party (NDP)
C. Liberal Party of Canada
D. Progressive Conservative Party

42. Federal Political Party Platform (1997)
Increased taxation of large corporations
Increased funding for education and health care
Support minority rights
A. Reform Party
B. New Democrat Party (NDP)
C. Liberal Party of Canada
D. Progressive Conservative Party

43. How a bill becomes a law.

44. Three readings in HOC and Senate (Federal)
First reading – formality
Bill is introduced (no debate)
Opposition can see the bill and prepare for later debates.
The media can to informed about the bill at this point.
Second Reading
The reason (principle) for the bill is debated.

45. Standing Committee (Committee stage and report stage)
Made up of all the parties
The MP’s go through it in detail to work out any issues
The public can have some input here for some improvements to the bill
Public can write letter, s or use media to make their thoughts knows to their MP’s.

46. Third Reading
The MP’s in the HOC accept or reject the bill (vote!)
There usually isn’t much debate here
Senate
The senate then goes through the SAME process with THREE readings.
The Senate rarely rejects a bill
Governor General (Royal Assent)
The bill is then sent to the G.G to be signed (given the Royal Assent) and becomes a law!

47. At what stage is the bill thoroughly debated in the House of Commons?
Introductory Reading
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading

48. At what stage is the bill thoroughly debated in the House of Commons?
Introductory Reading
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading

49. Which is the correct order when passing a bill into a law
Bill passes in House of Commons
Cabinet proposes bill
Bill moves to Senate
House of commons amends bill A B C D

50. Which is the correct order when passing a bill into a law
Bill passes in House of Commons
Cabinet proposes bill
Bill moves to Senate
House of commons amends bill A B C D

51. Which of the following best describes ministers practicing ‘cabinet solidarity’?
A. Following the advice of their departments
B. Displaying full support of their leader in public
C. Expressing their views freely during question Period
D. Questioning their leader during debates in the House of Commons

52. Which of the following best describes ministers practicing ‘cabinet solidarity’?
A. Following the advice of their departments
B. Displaying full support of their leader in public
C. Expressing their views freely during question Period
D. Questioning their leader during debates in the House of Commons

53. Definition
Rights
1. Preserve the right to vote
A. Legal rights
2. Guarantees the right to a lawyer
B. Democratic rights
3. Grants the right to travel and work in any province
C. Employment rights
4. Guarantees the right to be educated in one’s first language
D. Education rights
E. Mobility rights
F. Minority language rights

54. Definition
Rights
1. Preserve the right to vote
A. Legal rights
2. Guarantees the right to a lawyer
B. Democratic rights
3. Grants the right to travel and work in any province
C. Employment rights
4. Guarantees the right to be educated in one’s first language
D. Education rights
E. Mobility rights
F. Minority language rights

55. Civil rights in the charter
Fundamental freedoms:
Freedom of conscience
Freedom of belief and expression
Right to peaceful assembly
Freedom of association
Democratic rights – voting
Mobility rights – leave, enter, work anywhere in Canada
Legal – fair trial, innocent until proven guilty, reason for arrest
Equality rights – free from discrimination
Official Language Rights – equality of English and French within Canada
Minority Language Education Rights – Education in English, French or other minority language when there are many students.

56. V W X Y Z
Which letter on the political spectrum represents the position of the NDP?
A. V
B. W
C. Y
D. Z

57. V W X Y Z
Which letter on the political spectrum represents the position of the NDP?
A. V
B. W
C. Y
D. Z

58. The Electoral Process
Dissolution - dissolve parliament and MP’s lose their jobs
Enumeration - voters list of eligible voters is prepared by Chief Electoral Officer
Nomination - candidates are selected for each party in each riding (geographic areas representing about people)
Campaigning - Candidates are given media coverage and ‘advertise’
Balloting/voting - Voters go to polling stations to vote
Tabulation – votes are counted

59. What is the correct chronological order of the list?
Tabulation
Voting
Campaigning
A. 2,1,3
B. 2,3,1
C. 3,1,2
D. 3,2,1

60. What is the correct chronological order of the list?
Tabulation
Voting
Campaigning
A. 2,1,3
B. 2,3,1
C. 3,1,2
D. 3,2,1

61. Review your political Ideologies then answer the following:
Which of the following ideology is best represented by these slogans?
A. fascism
B. Liberalism
C. communism
D. conservatism
WORKERS UNITE!
ABSOLUTE EQUALITY!
NO RICH! NO POOR!

62. Review your political Ideologies then answer the following:
Which of the following ideology is best represented by these slogans?
A. fascism
B. Liberalism
C. communism
D. conservatism
WORKERS UNITE!
ABSOLUTE EQUALITY!
NO RICH! NO POOR!