CH.9 Flashcards
What government is Canada’s modelled after?
British
What type of government does Canada have?
Democracy
What does Democracy mean?
Ruled by the people
What does Monarchy mean?
A state ruled by a monarch (King, Queen or Emperor)
What does Constitution mean?
A system of fundamental principles (Law of the land)
What is a Direct Democracy?
A government that votes on every issue.
What is a Representative Democracy?
Elected reps make decisions on our behalf.
What is an Absolute Monarchy?
A government run by a ruler.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
The king or queen is head of state & Have own constitution.
Who represents the King or Queen?
The Governor General
Who is the safeguard?
Governor General
What does the Governal General protect?
The crown and Canada’s democracy (meaning he/she can force an election)
What does the Constitution outline?
The powers of federal/provincial government
What are the 3 main parts of the Constitution?
Description of Provincial/Federal (Parliament) Powers
Charter of Rights/Freedoms
Amending Formula
What is a Vote of Non-Confidence?
Vote against power when they are deemed unfit
What is a riding/constituency?
A area consisting of 100,000 people who vote for an MP.
Who is head of state?
The Queen
What is a Party Whip?
Member that keeps MPs in line
What happens during a free vote?
MPs get to vote how they want (No discipline)
Is there a way to pass a bill without going through HOC? If so what is it called? When may it occurs?
Yes, Order-in-Council. Occurs when house in recess.
What does Patronage mean?
Support or power to contorl
What does Patriation mean?
Breaking free of complete British rules
What is a Deputy Minister?
Helps head minister
What is a Shadow Cabinet?
(Fake) Cabinet based off of what opposition party would do
What are the 6 Steps of the Canadian Electoral Process?
1) Dissolution
2) Enumeration
3) Nomination
4) Campaigning
5) Balloting
6) Tabulation
