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Canadian Government Flashcards

1
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How does the Prime Minister get this position?

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The party leader whose MPs won the majority of seats gets elected

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How are party members expected to vote in the House of Commons (HOC)?

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The way the party leader wants

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Is how party members are expected to vote in the House of Commons Democratic?

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No. It’s coercive

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4
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What is the Senate responsible for?

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It is responsible for passing or rejecting proposed laws

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5
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How many senators are there in the HOC?

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105

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How does the Prime Minister form the Cabinet?

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The governor general appoints to the Cabinet persons chosen by the prime minister

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7
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What is the role of the leader of the opposition?

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To offer targeted criticism to the government of the day.

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How does a bill become law?

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Prime Minister and his cabinet think of law. It is written and introduced to the HOC. Debated and revised by small commitee, it then needs a majority to pass to the Senate who rubber stamps it. Governer General Signs it into practice.

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What is the role of the Member of Parliament (MP)?

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proposing and passing laws, and deciding who gets to be prime minister.

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What are the duties of the Governor General (GG)?

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summoning, proroguing and dissolving Parliament.
setting out the government’s program by reading the Speech from the Throne.
giving Royal Assent, which brings parliamentary bills into law.

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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Formed by the Queen, Senate and HOC it makes laws that govern our country.

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What is the Executive Branch?

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Formed by the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. It implements the laws

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What is the Judicial Branch?

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Interprets the laws and makes sure no one is above the law

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14
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The Federal Government is responsible for …

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National Defence
Canadian Citizenship
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Immigration
Currency
Canada Pension Plan
Border Security
Foreign Policy
National Parks

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The Provincial Government is responsible for …

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Emission Standards
Education
Fishing licence
Colleges and Universities
Drivers Licence
Hospitals
Health Cards
Highways
Ontario Provincial Police
Drinking Water Standards
Agriculture
Child Care
Workplace Safety
vehicle Licencing

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The Municipal Government is responsible for …

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Fire Services
Garbage Collection
Emergency Services
Snow Removal
Community Centers
Public Transportation
Toronto Police Service

17
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Elements of a Democratic State

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Free Elections
Universal Voting Rights
More than one political party to choose from
Liberty and Freedom of Expression
Policy Decisions made by the majority of people
Rule of Law

18
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Right to Vote
1867

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BNA Act:
Only men who are 21 years of age or older and who own property
Indian Act:
Could vote if they gave up their Indian Statues

19
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Right to Vote
1917

A

Wartime Elections Act and Military Voters Act:
all male and female members of the armed forces serving overseas and female relatives of soldiers Vote. First Nations people can vote in a Canadian federal election.

20
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Right to Vote
1918

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Canadian women now have the right to vote in federal elections if they meet the same eligibility criteria as men

21
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Right to Vote
1920

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Dominion Elections Act:
Appointment of a Chief Electoral Officer. One of their first tasks is to add women to the federal voting lists.

22
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Right to Vote
1934

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Legislation specifically excludes Inuit from voting in federal elections

23
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Right to Vote
1948

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The federal vote is now open to Canadians regardless of provincial exclusions. Japanese, Chinese and other Asian Canadians can vote federally, no matter which province they live in.

24
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Right to Vote
1950

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Inuit obtain the right to vote in Canadian federal elections.

25
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Right to Vote
1960

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First Nations women and men are able to vote no matter where they live and without giving up their Indian status.

26
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Right to Vote
1982

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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to stand as a candidate.

27
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What does “property based qualification” mean in relation to the right to vote in Canada prior to 1920?

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1867 and until 1920, a property-based qualification required voters either to own property to a certain value or to pay rent or to make a certain annual income

28
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Who was excluded from voting in federal elections in 1900?

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Everyone but rich white men and indians who gave up their status

29
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Have Canadians living abroad for extended periods of time been always allowed to vote in federal elections?

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Not until 2018

30
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When were women granted the right to vote in federal elections?

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1918

31
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When did First Nations gain the right to vote in federal elections?

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1960

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