Canadian Politics

Question 1

Define ‘Kingship’

Answer 1

A constitutional form of governing where a single individual holds absolute power, ruling with wisdom and aims for the common good.

Question 2

Define ‘Tyranny’

Answer 2

A type of government where one person has absolute power and uses it unfairly. Doesn’t rule for the benefit of everyone, they rule for their own gain.

Question 3

Define ‘Aristocary’

Answer 3

A from of government where a small group of people, usually the upper class, hold power and make decisions for everyone. Due to the small group being most qualified by their education, wealth, or noble status.

Question 4

Define ‘Oligarchy’

Answer 4

A type of government where a small group of people, often a particular class, hold all of the power. This group benefits from their control and may not represent the interests of the wider population.

Question 5

Define ‘Polity’

Answer 5

A form of government where power is shared among many people and decisions are made from the common good. (It combines elements of democracy and oligarchy, aiming to balance the interests of different groups in society.

Question 6

Define ‘Democracy’

Answer 6

A form of government where power is held by the people. Citizens have a say in decisions, typically through voting in elections.

Question 7

Define ‘Equality’

Answer 7

Treating everyone the same and giving everyone the same opportunities, regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics.

Question 8

Define ‘Liberty’

Answer 8

Having the freedom to make your own decisions and live your life as you wish, as long as it doesn’t harm others.

Question 9

Define ‘Constitutional Democracy’

Answer 9

A system where leaders are elected by the people and their actions are guided and limited by a constitution. This ensures that everyone’s rights are protected and that their power is balanced.

Question 10

Define ‘Regime Principles’

Answer 10

The fundamental ideas and rules that guide how the government operates. They include how power is organized, how decisions are made, and how leaders are chosen. These principles shape the overall structure and function of a political system.

Question 11

Define ‘Direct Democracies’

Answer 11

Citizens vote on laws and decisions rather than electing representatives to make those choices for them.

Question 12

Define ‘Parliamentary Democracies’

Answer 12

Citizens who elect representatives to a parliament, which then selects the governments leader. The government is accountable to the parliament, and the leaders will be removed by a vote of no confidence if they lose the parliaments support.

Question 13

Define ‘Representative Democracies’

Answer 13

Citizens elect officials to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf. These elected representatives are accountable to the people and must act in their interests.

Question 14

Define ‘Republican’
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Answer 14

A form of government where the country is led by elected officials, and there is no king or queen. The leaders are chosen by the people and are responsible for making decisions and laws.

Question 15

Define ‘Liberal Democracy’

Answer 15

A system of government where citizens have both freedom and equal rights and they elect leaders to make decisions. It also includes protections for individual rights and the rule of law.

Question 16

Define ‘Private Sphere’

Answer 16

The part of life that is personal and not controlled or influenced by the government or public institutions. It includes areas like family, personal relationships, and private activities.

Question 17

Define ‘Liberalism’

Answer 17

A political and economic philosophy that emphasizes individual freedoms, democracy, and equal rights. It supports limited government, free markets and protection of personal liberties.

Question 18

Define ‘Natural Rights’

Answer 18

Basic freedoms and protections that people are born with, such as the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights are considered to be inherent and not given by the government.

Question 19

Define ‘Utilitarianism”

Answer 19

It focuses on doing what results in the best outcome for the most people.

A philosophy that suggests actions are right if they help the most people create the greatest overall happiness.

Question 20

Define ‘Harm Principle’

Answer 20

The idea that people suggest that restrictions on freedom are only justified to prevent harm to others.

Question 21

Define ‘Rule of Law’

Answer 21

Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law. It ensures that laws are clear, fair, and applied equally to all people, preventing abuse of power.

Question 22

Define ‘Constitutionalism’

Answer 22

The principle that government should be limited by a constitution. It means that the rules of powers of the government are defined and restricted by a written and unwritten set of laws which protect individual rights and ensure fair governance.

Question 23

Define ‘Consent’

Answer 23

Agreeing to something after understanding what it involves. In a government form, it means you are giving permission for a specific action, like abiding by certain laws.

Question 24

Define ‘Citizenship’

Answer 24

Being a recognized member of a country. It gives certain rights and responsibilities, like voting, paying taxes and following the laws of the country.

Question 25

Define ‘Setteler-colonial Regime’

Answer 25

When people from one country move to and take over land in another country, often displacing the original inhabitants.

Question 26

Define ‘A Constitution’

Answer 26

A basic set of rules that explains how a government operates. It describes how the government is organized, the rights of the people, and what each part of the government can do. It’s like a guide for how the country is run.

Question 27

Define ‘Legislative Power’

Answer 27

The authority to make laws. This power is held by a group, like a parliament or congress, that creates, changes, or repeals laws for a country or region. Essentially, it’s about deciding what the laws will be.