Goverment Test Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is a legislative branch?
And legislative branch is the main function to make change and or repel laws. They discuss and vote on public issues.
What is a democracy?
The common good, society lives in freedom and it respect peoples rights.
Who is the leader of the official opposition?
Tom Mulcair
What does the official opposition do?
The official opposition is the leader of political party with the second highest number of seats in the leader of the opposition. He asks the prime minister tough questions
What is a federal government?
The federal government controls the entire country.
What is the Municipal Government?
They control the local community
What does NDP stand for?
New Democratic Party.
What is a Minority government?
When a political party wins more ridings in an election then another party but not more than half of the other parties added together
Who is Kathleen Wynne?
She is the premier of Ontario.
Who is Justin Trudeau?
He is our provincial leader
What is judicial branch?
The courts and judges.
What is a monarchy?
The king and queen
What is the provincial government?
The provincial government takes care of provinces of Ontario
What is a majority government?
When a political party wins more then the Ridings in an election and then the leader of the party will become the prime minister
What is ideology?
The organization of the spectrum center left and right
What is the political spectrum?
The political spectrum is NDP liberal and controversial
What is an executive branch?
Executive branch is where they work with cabinets
What is the House of Commons?
Has a Commons is where the government gets together and answers the questions with the Prime Minister
What is a bill?
A bill is a contract that needs to be signed to become a law
Who is Stephen Harper?
The prime minister of Canada.
What is the charter of rights and freedoms?
As a Canadian citizen you have certain fundamental freedoms and rights they are granted by a written document known as the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms. No laws can violate the rights outlined in the charter unless the violation can be justified.
What are some responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
Some responsibilities are obeying the law, taking part in democratic processing, respecting Multiculturalism, pain taxes, respecting other people’s freedom and rights and respecting Canada’s official languages.
Name five major political parties in Canada?
Liberal party of Canada, conservative party of Canada, New Democratic Party (NDP) , Bloc Quebecois and Green party of Canada.
What is the left wing of the political spectrum?
The left-wing believes change is order to improve welfare of all citizens caring for the poor.
