Canadian Government Flashcards
(21 cards)
Government
-organized system of decision making - can give a nation a sense of order and security
-makes laws and carries them out
-allows people to maintain sense of individual freedom
Monarchy
-one of the earliest types of government
-involves rule by one person (man) through divine right (God’s rule)
-power in this type of government is passed through heredity
Peace/Stability=
-high living standard (food, money, health, life expectancy, recreation)
The Constitution of Canada
-set of rules for levels of government to follow in decision making
-contains written and unwritten parts
-unwritten based on traditions from past
-mostly based on British pattern of parliamentary government
Constitutional Monarchy
-King or Queen of Canada - head of state
-Prime Minister - head of government
-Governor General represents Monarchy in Canada
-Sovereign appoints Governor General on Prime Minister’s advice (usually lasts for 5 years)
Three levels of government
-Federal
-Provincial/Territorial
-Municipal/Local
Federal government
-makes decisions related to matters of nationwide importance
-MPs debate and pass laws in House of Commons in Ottawa
-King is represented by Governor General
Provincial/Territorial Government
-elected representatives debate and pass laws at provincial or territorial legislature.
-King is represented by lieutenant governor in the ten provinces and by a territorial commissioner in the three territories.
Municipal/Local
-local governments are responsible for services that affect the daily lives of people
-size and structure of the council differs depending on the population it represents.
When was the Constitution signed? By who?
-Queen Elizabeth II
-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
-April 17, 1982
Who is the mayor of Winnipeg?
-Scott Gillingham
Who is the Governor General of Canada?
-Mary Simon
Who is the premier?
-Wab Kinew (also MLA)
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
-Anita Neville
Leader of Federal government
-Prime Minister
Leader of Provincial Government
-Premier
Leader of Municipal Government
-Mayor
Elected representative at the federal level
-Member of Parliament (MP)
Elected representative at the provincial level
-Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)
-Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs)
-Members of the National Assembly(MNAs)
-Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs)
-depending on province or territory
Elected representative at the municipal level
-Councilor
-Alderman
How many MPs do we elect?
-338 MPs this election
-This is the federal legislative body - creates or enacts laws
