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Constitutional monarchy

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Constitution limits queens power and Governor General is her representative

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Who is the head of state

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The queen

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Head of government

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Prime minister

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4 responsibilities of Governor General

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  1. Sign all bills with royal assent
  2. Officially welcome all foreign government representatives
  3. Reads speech from the throne
  4. Promotes pride and awareness of Canada
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Who is the most powerful political leader in Canada

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Pm

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M.p.?

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Member of parliament

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Political party

?

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An organization of people with similar ideas

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Who chooses the cabinet

What do they do

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The prime minister their job is to advise the prime minister each member is given. A position of leadership in Canada

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M.p.s that are not part of the cabinet are?

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Backbenchers: represent interests of their constituents before the parliament

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Territories and provinces are lead by?

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Premiers

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Non partisan

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A person or group not part of any political party

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Constitution

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Set of rules

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Government

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A ruling body of people

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Parliament

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Queen and 2 houses

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Legislative branch

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Make alter repeal laws

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House of Commons or the lower house is composed of how many

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338 member

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The 338 members represent a geographical piece of the country know as

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Ridings or constituencies

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The people in s riding are known as?

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Constituents

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How many political areas are I. Manitoba

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14

20
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The political party with the largest number of m.p. Seats become s

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The government

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If the winning party has less then 155 seats then they are a

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Minority government

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Lost the confidence

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When the ruling party introduces money bill and it doesn’t get enough votes then there’s a new election

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Official opposition

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Party with 2nd largest amount of seats

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Elections are hold every —- years unless—-

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5 unless war

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Who elects the speaker

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A secret ballet of mps

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Senate

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Know as the upper house

Blocks or vetos bills the House of Commons tries to pass

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The senate is know as the

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House of sober second thought

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How does a person become a member of the senate

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Appointed by Governor General on prom ministers recommendation

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Provincial government members are know as

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MLAS

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What is a MLAS

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Member of legislative assembly

31
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Quebec has members of ________?

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National Assembly

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Ontario has members of

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Provincial parliament

33
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Territorial assemblies have ?

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Commissioners

Nunavut has more control

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Head of a municipal government is a?

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Mayor of reeve

35
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Local government members work with

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Councillors

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Councillors are elected by a piece of geographic location known as a

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Ward

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Aboriginal elected leaders join together to form a

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Band council

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Party whip

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Ensures enough members are in the chamber they choose where they sit and disciplines members who break party ranks

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Caucus

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Confidential meeting of respected politics parties about policies , politics and parliamentary agenda

40
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Page

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University student who assists the government members

41
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Provincial Power

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Highways 
Education 
Drivers licenses 
Marriage 
Liquor  licences
Birth certificates
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Local powers

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Pools 
Libraries
Sewage
Streets
Garbage 
Police and fire
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Federal powers

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Army
Copyright
Immigration
Passports
Postal services
Criminal law
44
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Left

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Quick change
Don’t need tradition
Rights of individuals are priority

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Right

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Traditions are important
Change is slow
Law and order are priority
Business is privately owned

46
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Origin of left right and centre

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French Revolution

47
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What are the 3 foundations of our government

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The constitution 1867
Original BNA

The Canadian charter of rights and freedoms

Laws and traditions

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