civics Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Constitution
To uphold human rights, give structure for politics, and a balanced governemnt
When did the Constitution start
1982
What is an informed citizen
Being aware of the needs in your community
What is an engaged citizen
Knowing you have the power to make change
What is an active citizen
Contributing to the common good
How did Canada giant it’s independence
Started with a strong central government in Ottawa. Then grew to provinces. Unlike the usa the Provences of Canada have a more increased role in the government
What are the 3 leadership styles
Autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire
How is autocratic leadership effective/ ineffective
Effective when time is limited and the group lacks skill but is ineffective when developing a sense of team is important
How is demographic ic leadership effective/ineffective
Effective when time is not an issue and the group is motivated, ineffective when members have little knowledge and group is unmotivated
How is laissez faired effectivee/inffective
Effective with high degree of skill, and a sense of team, ineffective when members are less skilled and no sense of team
What is a democratic government
Provides freedom and rights, works for the people ruled through representitives
WHat is a Authoritarian governemnt
Ruled by a single person with total control.
There are institutions that are not under the government control
What is totalitarianism
Single person with total control, all institutions are controlled
What is dictatorship
Totalitarianism that doesn’t rise to power for good. They seize power to be if it their families
What is communisum
Totalitarianism but wants to spread world wide
Iwhat is fascism
Totalitarianism with specific clothing and wants extreme nationalism
What is monarchy
Ruled by a kind or queen and rules pass from related bloodline
What is constitutional monarchy
King or queen is head of state and is represented by governor general
What is Theocracy
Ruled by religion books old fashioned
What is aristocracy/oligarchy
Ruled by upper class
What is anarchy
No government chaos
What is municiple in control of
Roads 911
What is provincial control of
Medical and school
What is federal control of
Jailing and mail
Appoint Ed and electred. Senator, process me minister,
Appointed by prime minist r and elected
What does the right wing believe and what parties
More conservative on traditions and not change, wants let ss social services for money, emphasis of law and order. Consurvative
What does the left wing believe and which parties
Liberal and supports change to improve welfare, believes the government should supply more social programs and wants less power to police
What are some central beliefs
Satisfies with current but will advocate change law and order is very import ant
What are the three branches of governemnt
Legislative, executive, judicial
What members f government are under the legislative branch
The senate and house of commons
What members of government are under the executive branch
Prime minister and the departments of government cabinet
What is under the judicial branch
Supreme court and provincial courts
Where and what is the highest court in canada
Suprem court of Canada in ottawa
What is a minority government
When the winning party has no majority of the seats. Same rights but can be overruled by the opposing parties
What is a majority governemnt
When a government contolrs 170 or more seats which is a majority and every vote th winning party will win
What are the six steps to passing a bill
- A proposal 2. First reading 3. Second reading 4. Third reading 5. The senate 6. Royal assent
What does it mean to die on the order paper
When a bill is not passed by thtime of a new session. It can be redone if wanted
Senate vs house of commons
The senate can also propose bills but it is rare. Less people only 105 and they stay until 75 where seats in commons can change every session
What is a bill
A proposed law
Who can be elected for a member of parliment
The leader of each party in each district can the winner of the district will get a seat in the house of commons
How is a senator appointed
But govener general on advice of the prime minister. Usually the prime ministers party but not always
What are the requirnments to vote in canada
Be a Canadian citizen and be 18 or older on election day
What is a political platform
A political platform is the promises although not always fulfilled that the party presents to the people in order to get them to vote for them
What is first past the post
The electoral system used in Canada where a majority is not required only most votes in each disticrt wins
What are electoral districts
A geographical representation upon which Canada democrcy is based it is determined by populatltion in an area
How many electoral districts in canada
338
How many electoral districts in London ontario
4
What does sober second thought mean
That that senate must be in place for a second more thorough thought before becoming a law
What are the three types of offeces
Summary, indictable, and hybrid
What is a summary offence with example
A less serious offence such as dining and dashing
What is an indictable offence
A very serious offence such as murder
What is a hybrid offence
An offence that can go either way depending on the severity of their crime such as assault which can have many different outcomes
