government

Question 1

a form a power structure in which power rests with a small number of people . These people may or may not be distinguished by one or several characteristics , such as nobility , fame , wealth , education , or corporate , religious , political or military control .

Answer 1

oligarchy

Question 2

a system of government run by a ruler with total power or authority over all aspects of life .

Answer 2

autocratic government

Question 3

the ruler of an autocratic government who often has the support of the military without the consent of the people .

Answer 3

dictator

Question 4

a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution .

Answer 4

limited monarchy

Question 5

the form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people , either directly or through their elected representatives . The word democracy itself means rule by the people .

Answer 5

democracy

Question 6

indigenous communities have their own government structures to address their unique needs . Indigenous governments can be based on the traditional systems or modelled on more modern governance systems or they can be a hybrid of the two .

Answer 6

indigenous government

Question 7

Canadas national government

Answer 7

Federal government

Question 8

A multi level system of government . Each level has its own leader with specific powers and responsibilities , which are written into the Canadian constitution . Federalism allows for power to be decentralized , which makes government more efficient , especially in a big country like Canada .

Answer 8

federalism

Question 9

The government of Canada’s ten provinces . Each province has its own government with powers separate from those of the federal government .

Answer 9

Provincial government

Question 10

A way of classifying perspectives on how governments should work . A left to right political spectrum is a way of showing differences in beliefs , values and attitudes about how governments should work .

Answer 10

political spectrum

Question 11

The government of Canada’s three territories . Each territory is subject to federal government control , but has its own government .

Answer 11

territorial government

Question 12

A political perspective that favours individual freedom and believes that government powers should not limit individual freedoms .

Answer 12

right wing

Question 13

A political perspective that favours social equality and public good , and believes government should be actively used as a tool to improve society .

Answer 13

left wing

Question 14

what is the role of the government ?

Answer 14

the governments role is to make decisions and regulations

Question 15

how many mps are elected in the federal legislative body

Answer 15

338

Question 16

how can governments be compared

Answer 16

• who recieves power
• how they are formed
• the rights and freedoms given to citizens

Question 17

who is the governor general

Answer 17

mary simon

Question 18

what are the 4 levels of government

Answer 18

• federal - provincial - municipal - indigenous

Question 19

elected representitives at the federal level are called what ?

Answer 19

members of parliament

Question 20

in a democratic government citizens have access to ___

and these countries have _________.

Answer 20

have access to power and these countries have free and fair elections

Question 21

what are three branches of government that political power is distributed between in Canada ?

Answer 21

• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judical branch

Question 22

what does the legislative branch do ?

Answer 22

They represent citizens interests in government , debate and pass new laws .

Question 23

what does the executive branch do ?

Answer 23

They are the decision making branch , made up of the monarch . They make new laws and more.

Question 24

what does the judical branch do

Answer 24

apply laws through court cases and decisions strike down laws that are constitutional

Question 25

why is it important for each of the 3 branches of government to work as a check against the power of another

Answer 25

each branch works as a check of power against eachother in this way the interests of canadians are protected from political priviledge

Question 26

who appoints the senator ?

Answer 26

The Governor General

Question 27

what are three things that the house of commons do

Answer 27

• make new laws
• attend meetings suggesting ideas and asking questions
• consider and vote on legislation in the chamber

Question 28

A country that is ruled by a
monarch (king or queen) who is not all-powerful, but
subject to the constitution.

Answer 28

constitutional monarchy