Government in Canada Flashcards
Why do Canadians need government
To maintain a healthy, safe, and comfortable lifestyle. Citizens require services that cannot be accomplished by individuals
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Canada is a ___ and a ___ (types of government)
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a representative democracy. (types of government)
What are the three levels of government.
1: Federal
2: Provincial
3: Municipal
What is the purpose of dividing the country / province / city into ridings.
To make sure everyone’s interests are represented.
What are two other terms for ridings?
1: Constituencies
2: Wards
How many ridings is Canada divided into?
338
How many ridings are there in Ontario?
107
How many ridings are there in Toronto
44
How does someone become the Governor General
They are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
How does someone become the Prime Minister ?
They are appointed by the Governor General after winning the largest number of seats in the House of Commons.
What are MP’s?
MP’s elected in one of the federal ridings in a general election.
MPP’s are elected in one of the provincial ridings.
You must be at least 18 year old and a Canadian citizen,
How do you become senators?
They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. In addition, they must be at least 30 years old, own at least $4000 worth of property and live in the province / territory they are representing.. Finally, they have to retire by the age of 75.
What are the federal responsibilities?
National defence, foreign diplomacy, international trade, aboriginal affairs, postal service, banking system, marriage and divorce
