government Flashcards

1
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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 .

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oligarchy

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

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autocratic government

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3
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the ruler of an autocratic government who often has the support of the military without the consent of the people .

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dictator

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4
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a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution .

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limited monarchy

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5
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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 .

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democracy

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6
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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 .

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indigenous government

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7
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Canadas national government

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Federal government

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8
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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 .

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federalism

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9
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The government of Canada’s ten provinces . Each province has its own government with powers separate from those of the federal government .

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Provincial government

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10
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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 .

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political spectrum

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

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territorial government

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12
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A political perspective that favours individual freedom and believes that government powers should not limit individual freedoms .

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right wing

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13
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A political perspective that favours social equality and public good , and believes government should be actively used as a tool to improve society .

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left wing

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14
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what is the role of the government ?

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the governments role is to make decisions and regulations

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15
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how many mps are elected in the federal legislative body

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338

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16
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how can governments be compared

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  • who recieves power
  • how they are formed
  • the rights and freedoms given to citizens
17
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who is the governor general

A

mary simon

18
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what are the 4 levels of government

A
  • federal - provincial - municipal - indigenous
19
Q

elected representitives at the federal level are called what ?

A

members of parliament

20
Q

in a democratic government citizens have access to ___

and these countries have _________.

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

21
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what are three branches of government that political power is distributed between in Canada ?

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  • legislative branch
  • executive branch
  • judical branch
22
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what does the legislative branch do ?

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

23
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what does the executive branch do ?

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

24
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what does the judical branch do

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

25
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why is it important for each of the 3 branches of government to work as a check against the power of another

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

26
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who appoints the senator ?

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The Governor General

27
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what are three things that the house of commons do

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  • make new laws
  • attend meetings suggesting ideas and asking questions
  • consider and vote on legislation in the chamber
28
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A country that is ruled by a
monarch (king or queen) who is not all-powerful, but
subject to the constitution.

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constitutional monarchy