Canadian Government Flashcards
Civil Society Organizations are concerned with…
Health Youth programs Social services Sports and recreation Arts and culture Religious faith Animal welfare International aid
Examples of Canadian Civil Society Organizations are:
Canadian Environment Network The Humane Society Media Watch Green peace Doctors without borders
Canada’s branches of government:
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What role does the PM play?
Speak on behalf of Canadians
Represents Canada
Improves Canada
What is legislative government?
AKA Parliament, this branch of government that has the power to make and change laws. Representatives are called MP’s and they debate issues pass bills.
Complex challenges
Transportation, health care, police force, firefighters, protecting right and freedoms, etc.
How is the LO chosen?
The party with the second most elected representatives is called Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, their leader is the Leader of the Opposition.
How is the PM chosen?
The political party with the most elected representatives is known as the government, their leader is the PM.
Define Party Whip
The party whip is in charge of making sure all members are present for important votes
What is the Senate
The Senate is referred to as the Upper House of Parliament. It is run by unelected people who cannot create or amend bills.
What does the Judicial branch of the government deal with?
They deal with the law
What makes up the Judicial branch?
It is made up of courts and judges who interpret laws and determine if people are guilty or innocent. There are two court system civil and criminal.
Canada’s first female PM
Kim Campbell
Define election
Voting to choose a representative
Define plurality
Official in a riding that won more votes than other candidates.
How are senators appointed?
They are appointed by the Governor General and hold office until age 75. They must be 30 years old and own property worth $4000 plus. They must live in the area they are representing.
Which provinces have the most senators?
Ontario and Quebec
Which provinces have the least senators
Yukon, NWT, Nunavut
What does FPTP stand for?
First Person To Post
Define amalgamation
Combination of cities and towns.
What do municipal governments do?
They make sure services are delivered, pass bylaws, and do local planning. Headed by a mayor
