CIvics Flashcards
What is a democratic leadership style
“majority rules”
- leade acts based on group members contributing to decisions through sections & sharing of ideas
- promotes a sense of teamwork
What is Autocratic leadership style
“I/self rule”
- once person has all power
- decisions can be made quickly
What is laissez-faire leadership style
” everyone leads themselves”
- little or no direction from a single individual
- fairly ineffective; best when decisions aren’t very important
- only works when group members are highly skilled
What. is consensus leadership style
” We all rule, we all agree”
- All team members are involved
- Everyone in the group must agree on final decision
What. is Canada?
Canada is a constitutional monarchy
political it is a parliamentary democracy.
Economically Canada is….
Capitalist, but with government regulations & socialist tendencies
What does capitalist mean
private ownership, business for profit
What does socialist mean
government management of some industries (e.g healthcare)
what is the elected representative of the federal level called
Member of Parliament (MP)
How many MPs are there
338 Mp in the current government
Where do MPs debate and pass law
House of commons
What is the leader of the government called
Prime minister
Is Canada a federal state or unitary state
Canada is a Federal state
The elected representative at municipal level is called
Councillor or alderman
The head of the council ( at municipal level) is called
mayor, reeve, or chairperson
Federal responsibilities..
Justice, citizenship & immigration, national defence, currency, public safety, fisheries and oceans.
provincial responsibilities.
Education, healthcare, environment, energy
Municipal responsibilities.
Road maintenance, water and sewer services, recreation and community facilities, libraries, police protection services.
What is legislative branch
Creates laws, rules and regulation under federal jurisdiction. The legislative branch is made up of federal elected representatives called member of the parliment.
What is Executive branch
Responsible for government operations, and implementing and enforcing laws and regulations. Includes the Queen’s representative (governer general) and cabinet minister (appointed by the prime minister)
What is judicial branch
Interprets the law and determines the penalty for those who violate established laws, rules and regulations. Includes the Canadian court system, which is headed by the supreme court and nine appointed judges
What is the house of commons
it is where MP (members of parliament) ; elected representatives meet to present and debate bills (proposed laws)
What does legislator mean
Means Lawmaker
How many elected legislators in the house of commons
338
How many appointed legislators in senate
105
How many Candian ridings
338
What is majority government
Governing party hols more than 50% of the seats which is at least 170 seats
What is plurality
WIning more votes than any other party, but still fewer than %50
What is coalition
Competing political parties form an alliance and govern together
How are senators elected
Senators are not elected but appointed by GG. They are recommended to GG by the PM
What are the requirements to become a senate
- must be a Candian citizen
- must be 30 years or older
- must live in the province. territory they represent
- must own at least $4000 worth of property
- can remain in their position to the age of 75
What do cabinet ministers do
They are responsible for specific portfolio.
Explain PMO
-composed of the PM’s political advisors, helping to make policy decisions.
-Helps inform what should the government do
PARTISAN: a bias toward a particular part; interest in advancing specific policy.
Explain PCO
- The highest office of the civil service (government workers) that help put policy into action
-helps to inform how to do it
NON-PARTISAN: unbiased, interested in advancing whatever policy is chosen by the government.
What is a policy
an action proposed by the government.
What is civil code
A rule book that encodes legal or illegal activity (only in Quebec)
What is common law
Instead of civil code its for the rest of Canada- Court cases determines by ‘precedent or the conclusions of previous cases.
Public law vs private law
public-law: issue affecting the population at large (criminal)
Private-law: Issues affecting individuals (eg. family, divorce)
Canadas constitution
7+50 formula Amendments required i) support in parliament and the senate ii) support of 2/3 of the province's, comprising iii) 50% of the population of Canada.
Who represents the queen in the provience of Ontario
lietenant-governer
Who is responsible for keeping order in the house of commons
Speaker of the house
How many readings does a bill have before it becomes a law
3
Why members are not elected by appointed
Senators
The name of the elected officials in the house of commons in Ottawa is…
Members of the parliament (MPs)
Who is the current MP for Kanata Carleton
Karen McCrimmon
Who is the current speaker of the house
Anthony Rota
