chapter 2.5 test Flashcards
Quel est le rôle principal d’une commission d’enquête parlementaire ?
What is the main role of a parliamentary commission of inquiry?
Enquêter sur des questions d’intérêt public
Investigate matters of public interest
Quel est l’objectif principal de la fonction publique ?
Assurer l’implimintaiton des politiques du gouvernement
Which level of government is responsible for municipalities?
Municipal
The Speech from the Throne is presented by: (Disocurs de trone)
gouverneur général
bill becomes a law when it is approved by:
La Chambre des communes et le Sénat
What is the main function of the Upper House (Senate)
Review and revise bills (project de loi)
A majority government means that:
The ruling party has more than half the seats in Parliament
One of the responsibilities of the judicial system is to:
Enforce laws
A party’s political ideology influences:
Ses politiques et ses prises de décisions
The role of a parliamentary committee is to:
Study bills and government policies in detail
The federal government is responsible for:
Foreign policy and international affairs
La politique étrangère et les affaires internationales
Les suffrages exprimés se réfèrent à (vote casts)
Le total des votes reçus par les candidats
Quel est le rôle d’un parti politique au Canada ?
Représenter les intérêts de la population
La protection des droits des citoyens canadiens est garantie par :
La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés
Un gouvernement minoritaire signifie que:
The ruling party has less than half the seats and must negotiate with other parties
The Senate is made up of:
Appointed members
Which level of government is responsible for health care in Canada
Provincial only
Les organismes gouvernementaux sont responsables de :
L’application des lois
The federal government is responsible for educating the provinces.
False
Government departments are responsible for implementing public policies.
True
Un gouvernement majoritaire n’a pas besoin de négocier avec d’autres partis pour passer des lois.
Vrai
Discours du Trône est un discours prononcé par le Premier ministre.
Faux
Les suffrages exprimés comprennent tous les votes valides, y compris les votes blancs.
The votes cast include all valid votes, including blank votes.
The Senate is composed only of elected members
False
The judicial system protects citizens’ rights by applying the Canadian Charter
of Rights and Freedoms.
true
A bill is a document that is directly accepted as law
False
A minority government can easily pass new laws without
negotiating.
False
Government agencies can exist at both the provincial and federal levels
True
name three responsibilities of the federal government
national defense, foreign affairs and international trade, and currency
Défense nationale, affaires étrangères et commerce international, et monnaie
name three responsibilities of the provincial government
education, healthcare, and social services,
L’éducation, les soins de santé et les services sociaux,
name three responsibilities of the municipal government
Fire Service, Road maintenance, parks, land use
Service d’incendie, entretien des routes, parcs, utilisation des terres
What is a minority government?
A minority government is a type of government where the ruling party has less than half the seats in the legislature. This means they must rely on support from other parties to pass laws and stay in power.
Explain why judges must be impartial.
Judges must be impartial to ensure fairness and justice. Impartiality prevents personal biases from influencing decisions, upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust in the judicial system. It guarantees that all parties receive equal treatment in court.
Name two examples of federal departments
the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Le ministère des Finances et le ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement
two examples of provincial departments.
Two examples of provincial departments are:
- Ministry of Health - responsible for healthcare services and public health policies.
- Ministry of Education - oversees the education system, including schools and curriculum development.
Deux exemples de ministères provinciaux sont :
- Ministère de la Santé - responsable des services de santé et des politiques de santé publique.
- Ministère de l’Éducation - supervise le système éducatif, y compris les écoles et le développement des programmes.
What is the difference between the upper house and the lower house of the Canadian Parliament?
Quelle est la différence entre la Chambre haute et la Chambre basse du Parlement canadien ?
The Lower House, or House of Commons, has elected MPs who propose and vote on laws.
The Upper House, or Senate, has appointed senators who review bills passed by the House of Commons.
La Chambre basse, ou Chambre des communes, est composée de députés élus qui proposent et votent des lois.
La Chambre haute, ou Sénat, est composée de sénateurs nommés qui examinent les projets de loi de la Chambre des communes.
Explain the role of the federal government in creating laws and public policies
The federal government creates laws by proposing bills, debating them in the House of Commons and the Senate, and then getting royal assent. They also develop public policies to address national issues and guide government actions.
- Bill introduced in House of Commons or Senate.
- First reading: title and purpose presented.
- Second reading: debated and amended.
- Committee review: detailed examination and amendments.
- Third reading: final debate and approval.
- Moves to the other house for a similar process.
- Both houses approve the bill.
- Sent to Governor General for royal assent.
- Becomes law after royal assent.
- Le projet de loi est introduit à la Chambre des communes ou au Sénat.
- Première lecture : le titre et l’objectif sont présentés.
- Deuxième lecture : débattu et amendé.
- Examen en comité : examen détaillé et amendements.
- Troisième lecture : débat final et approbation.
- Passe à l’autre chambre pour un processus similaire.
- Les deux chambres approuvent le projet de loi.
- Envoyé au Gouverneur général pour la sanction royale.
- Devient loi après la sanction royale.
Quels sont les différents tribunaux en Ontario et leur rôle dans la protection des droits des citoyens ?
What are the different courts in Ontario and their role in protecting citizens’ rights?
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- Ontario Court of Justice: Handles minor criminal and family cases.
- Superior Court of Justice: Deals with serious civil, criminal, and family cases.
- Court of Appeal for Ontario: Reviews appeals from lower courts.
- Administrative Tribunals: Address specific issues like immigration and human rights.
- Supreme Court of Canada: The highest court, reviews cases of national importance and ensures uniformity in law interpretation across Canada.
