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CH.9 Flashcards

1
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What government is Canada’s modelled after?

A

British

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2
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What type of government does Canada have?

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Democracy

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3
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What does Democracy mean?

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Ruled by the people

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What does Monarchy mean?

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A state ruled by a monarch (King, Queen or Emperor)

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5
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What does Constitution mean?

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A system of fundamental principles (Law of the land)

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What is a Direct Democracy?

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A government that votes on every issue.

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7
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What is a Representative Democracy?

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Elected reps make decisions on our behalf.

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What is an Absolute Monarchy?

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A government run by a ruler.

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What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

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The king or queen is head of state & Have own constitution.

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Who represents the King or Queen?

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The Governor General

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11
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Who is the safeguard?

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Governor General

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What does the Governal General protect?

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The crown and Canada’s democracy (meaning he/she can force an election)

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13
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What does the Constitution outline?

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The powers of federal/provincial government

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What are the 3 main parts of the Constitution?

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Description of Provincial/Federal (Parliament) Powers
Charter of Rights/Freedoms
Amending Formula

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What is a Vote of Non-Confidence?

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Vote against power when they are deemed unfit

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What is a riding/constituency?

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A area consisting of 100,000 people who vote for an MP.

17
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Who is head of state?

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The Queen

18
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What is a Party Whip?

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Member that keeps MPs in line

19
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What happens during a free vote?

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MPs get to vote how they want (No discipline)

20
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Is there a way to pass a bill without going through HOC? If so what is it called? When may it occurs?

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Yes, Order-in-Council. Occurs when house in recess.

21
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What does Patronage mean?

A

Support or power to contorl

22
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What does Patriation mean?

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Breaking free of complete British rules

23
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What is a Deputy Minister?

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Helps head minister

24
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What is a Shadow Cabinet?

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(Fake) Cabinet based off of what opposition party would do

25
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What are the 6 Steps of the Canadian Electoral Process?

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1) Dissolution
2) Enumeration
3) Nomination
4) Campaigning
5) Balloting
6) Tabulation

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