Governance

Question 1

What is Democracy?:Reading and Characteristics

Answer 1

Government by the people, free and fair elections, protection of rights and freedoms.

Question 2

Different Types of Government:Aboriginal vs. Colonial Governance

Answer 2

Aboriginal Governance

• Community-Centered: Based on kinship and consensus.
• Land and Spirituality: Deep connection to the land, spiritual stewardship.
• Oral Traditions and Customary Law: Knowledge and laws passed orally, focus on restorative justice.
• Flexibility: Adaptable governance systems.

Colonial Governance

• Centralized Authority: Hierarchical power structures.
• Legal and Bureaucratic Systems: Written laws, formal institutions.
  -Economic Exploitation: Prioritizes colonizer’s economic interests, resource extraction.

Question 3

Different Types of Government: Confederation Who Joined? Motivations for Joining?

Answer 3

Original provinces (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) joined for economic stability, defense, and political autonomy.

Question 4

Different Types of Government: Government Structure

Answer 4

Federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy.

Question 5

Different Types of Government: Political Spectrum

Answer 5

Range of political ideologies from left to right.

Question 6

Different Types of Government: Passing a Bill

Answer 6

Legislative process involving proposal, debate, and approval by parliament and the Governor General.

Question 7

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Canadian System: Strengths

Answer 7

Stable democratic system, protection of rights, federalism allows regional representation.

Question 8

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Canadian System: Weaknesses

Answer 8

Regional disparities, complexity, potential for executive overreach.