Civics exam

Question 1

The differences between a left-wing and right-wing government on the political spectrum

Answer 1

Left Wing(liberals):
Wants more government help with social and economic problems
Higher taxes, better education system, better healthcare, better services
Okay with change
Right wing:
Want less help and focus on individual freedoms
Conservative
Less taxes, less services

Question 2

-The three levels of government in Canada and what types of services are each level of government responsible for.

Answer 2

Federal:
National Defense,Security,Money,Immigration,Citizenship
Provincial:
Education,Healthcare,Taxes,transportation, Justice(criminal laws)
Municipal:
Water,Sewage,emergency services(cops,firefighters), Local Transportation/Roads.

Question 3

• The goals and responsibilities of the United Nations.

Answer 3

UN started after World War 2 (1945/46)
The goal of the UN is to keep peace, avoid another conflict, give people rights
Some rights that people have is the right to not be a slave, right to education, right to food, right to
Flaw with the UN is that it has no army, so it is not effective in enforcing rules. (They can advise to boycott certain countries)

Question 4

-Criminal Law is divided into three categories (summary, indictable, hybrid). Explain and give an example for each offence.

Answer 4

Summary:
Summary offences are less severe, often involving non-violent crimes or minor violations.
Up to 6 months in jail or a $5000 fine
You see just a judge (no jury)
Example :petty theft
Indictable:
Indictable crimes are more serious, and often lead to court.
Example: assault, murder, arsen, etc.
jail time over 6 months
You see a judge and a jury
Hybrid:
Could be one or the other
Example: assault, it depends on the thing used and the severity

Question 5

-What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Explain a few rights.

Answer 5

A set of rules that secures the rights and freedoms of all canadians
Charter of Rights started in 1982
Pierre Trudeau started it
example of a right would be democratic right (right to vote) (look over other rights)

Question 6

What is a non-governmental organization? Give specific examples of NGOs.

Answer 6

A non profit, meaning it is not funded by the government
get their money through donations
Example: Red Cross (provide food, shelter, etc) /MakeAWish

Question 7

How many members of provincial parliament are there in Ontario?

Answer 7

124

Question 8

Who is Canada’s head of state?

Answer 8

King Charles III

Question 9

How long does the governor general keep his/her position?

Answer 9

5 years

Question 10

This division of law deals with disputes between individuals or groups

Answer 10

Civil

Question 11

Who is the current governor general?

Answer 11

-Mary Simon

Question 12

Criminal Law is divided into three (3) categories. Name them.

Answer 12

Summary, Indictable, Hybrid

Question 13

In Canada, no bill can become law without –

Answer 13

Royal Assent

Question 14

The policy that aims at building and maintaining an empire, in which many states and peoples, spread over a wide geographical area, are controlled by one dominant state.

Answer 14

Imperialism

Question 15

In each province the queen/king or monarch is represented by the –

Answer 15

Lieutenant Governor

Question 16

A form of government controlled by the people. Power is held by the people and their elected representatives. The government follows a set of laws. The head of state is directly elected by a vote of the people. –

Answer 16

Democracy

Question 17

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control

Answer 17

Dictator

Question 18

A king or queen, who sometimes has absolute power. Power is passed along through the family or inherited

Answer 18

-Monarchy

Question 19

Give a brief description of the Magna Carta. -

Answer 19

Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.

Question 20

. Rule by a single political party. People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country.

Answer 20

Totalitarianism

Question 21

7. Representatives of the people lead this system of government. Each representative is chosen as a member of a political party.

Answer 21

Democracy

Question 22

In criminal court, the person accused of committing a crime is known as what?

Answer 22

-Defendant

Question 23

An offence, which can be, treated as either summary or indictable is known as what type of offence? -

Answer 23

Hybrid

Question 24

oday, in the federal House of Commons a party needs how many seats to form a majority government?

Answer 24

170

Question 25

Since 1982, Canadians’ legal rights are stated in what document?

Answer 25

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 26

What is the name of Canada’s Constitution?

Answer 26

The constitution Act

Question 27

__________ are minor or less serious offences (such as shoplifting, vagrancy, petty left). -

Answer 27

Summary

Question 28

__________ are much more serious (such as drug trafficking, murder, assault).

Answer 28

Indictable

Question 29

Who is the head of a municipal council? Name London’s head

Answer 29

. - Mayor

Question 30

Canada has three levels of government. Name them.

Answer 30

Federal, Provincial, Municipal

Question 31

In Canada, at the federal and provincial level, an election must be called within –

Answer 31

5 years