government Flashcards
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 .
oligarchy
a system of government run by a ruler with total power or authority over all aspects of life .
autocratic government
the ruler of an autocratic government who often has the support of the military without the consent of the people .
dictator
a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution .
limited monarchy
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 .
democracy
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 .
indigenous government
Canadas national government
Federal government
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 .
federalism
The government of Canada’s ten provinces . Each province has its own government with powers separate from those of the federal government .
Provincial government
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 .
political spectrum
The government of Canada’s three territories . Each territory is subject to federal government control , but has its own government .
territorial government
A political perspective that favours individual freedom and believes that government powers should not limit individual freedoms .
right wing
A political perspective that favours social equality and public good , and believes government should be actively used as a tool to improve society .
left wing
what is the role of the government ?
the governments role is to make decisions and regulations
how many mps are elected in the federal legislative body
338
how can governments be compared
- who recieves power
- how they are formed
- the rights and freedoms given to citizens
who is the governor general
mary simon
what are the 4 levels of government
- federal - provincial - municipal - indigenous
elected representitives at the federal level are called what ?
members of parliament
in a democratic government citizens have access to ___
and these countries have _________.
have access to power and these countries have free and fair elections
what are three branches of government that political power is distributed between in Canada ?
- legislative branch
- executive branch
- judical branch
what does the legislative branch do ?
They represent citizens interests in government , debate and pass new laws .
what does the executive branch do ?
They are the decision making branch , made up of the monarch . They make new laws and more.
what does the judical branch do
apply laws through court cases and decisions strike down laws that are constitutional
why is it important for each of the 3 branches of government to work as a check against the power of another
each branch works as a check of power against eachother in this way the interests of canadians are protected from political priviledge
who appoints the senator ?
The Governor General
what are three things that the house of commons do
- make new laws
- attend meetings suggesting ideas and asking questions
- consider and vote on legislation in the chamber
A country that is ruled by a
monarch (king or queen) who is not all-powerful, but
subject to the constitution.
constitutional monarchy
