1. #1 Canada’s Prime Minister is:

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

3. #3 What party is Justin Trudeau the leader of?

4. #4 NDP stands for:
New Democratic Party

5. #5 The leader of the NDP is:
Thomas Mulcair

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

7. #8 The name of our riding is:
Simcoe-Grey
The right to vote is called?
The Franchise

8. #9 The age citizens have to be to vote in Canada:18

9. #10 Canada has what type of governmental system?
Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Federal

10. #11 Members of the Provincial Legislature are chosen by:
*Elections

11. #12 Give the names of some pressure groups?

12. #13 An example of civil disobedience is:
Chaining yourself to an historic building soon to be demolished

13. #14 Lobbying decision-makers involves:
Letter writing campaigns
Petitions
Speaking to government
Advertising campaigns
Hire lawyers
Create membership lists

14. #15 What level of government is responsible for garbage collection:
*Municipal

15. 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

16. #17 The purpose of Question Period is to:
*For Opposition parties to raise issues and question the government

17. #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

18. #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

19. #20 Who represents the Queen in Canada?
Governor General
David Johnston

20. #21 What is a party platform?
Are the proposals put forward by a
political party during an election
campaign

21. #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

22. #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

23. #24 The purpose of the Leader of the Opposition is to:
Provide alternative policies to the government.

24. 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

25. #26 Our Federal Member of Parliament is:
Kellie Leitch

26. #27 Our Member of Provincial Parliament is:
Jim Wilson

27. #28 Who controls debates in the House of Commons:
The Speaker

28. #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)

29. 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

30. #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

31. #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

32. #33 What are the advantages of a dictatorship?
Efficiency in decision making- quick results

33. #34 What factors shape how Canada is governed?
A diverse cultural history
Economics
Geography
Technology and Industry

34. #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

35. #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

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

37. #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.

38. #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

39. #40 Who is this person? What party does she lead?
Rona Ambrose
Conservative Party of Canada - Federal

40. #41 Who is this? Which party does she lead?
Elizabeth May
The Green Party of Canada

41. #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

42. #43 Criminal law involves?
The government bringing the charges – the Crown
Civil law is based on?
Seeking compensation

43. #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