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1
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List the 4 ‘original’ provinces of Confederation in 1867.

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Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario

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Define federalism

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An organization with small regional governments acting on behalf of its residents with a larger central government responsible for matters that affect the nation as a whole

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Federal Responsibilities

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National defence
 foreign Policy 
Aboriginal Affairs
 Postal services  
Banking system
 Marriage and Divorce
 Law Criminal 
Law Federal Prisons
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Shared Responsibilities

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Immigration Agriculture

Health care

Natural Resources

Environmental issues

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Provincial Responsibilities

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Education
charities
health services and hospitals 
licences highways and provincail court system 
Provincial police and Prisons
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Define “residual powers”

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It makes the Federal government is responsible for laws regarding telecommunications and information

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Why is the division of powers between the federal & provincial levels contentious?

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Because Canada’s West and East feel that the policies of the federal government have always favored the populous central provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Provinces want more power and money.

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8
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What is the local level of gov’t called?

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Municipal

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What responsibilities fall within its jurisdictions (municipal)

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Garbage collections, sewage, fire protection, water supply, and establishment of schools

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Who decides what form the local gov’t have & their powers & responsibilities

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Provincial governments decide

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11
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The Legislative Branch: list the parts that make up the Parliament.

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a) Legislatives
b) executive
c) judicial

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12
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What is Question Period

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It is where members of parliament ask questions of government ministers

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What is a riding?

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(100,000 citizens) is called a riding

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14
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Another name for riding

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constituencies

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15
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Who is the Speaker of the House?

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They are chosen by being elected by members of the house

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What is his/her role or responsibility? (speaker)

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They oversee the impartial operation of the house applying the rules of parliament fairly and firmly to members including the prime minister

17
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What is the “ruling” party called?

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Governing party

18
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What is the party with the 2nd highest number of seats called

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the opposition

19
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What is a caucus?

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Each political party having elected representatives hold private meetings call caucus

20
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What is a free vote?

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It allows members of the legislature to vote according to what they believe is the best or ethical issues

21
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What is the Senate?

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it is the upper house of the parliament is independent from the House of Commons a sober 2nd look

22
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What is another name for the Senate?

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The upper house of parliament/red chamber

23
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Who appoints senators?

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Prime ministers often fill open spots

24
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What requirements are there to become a senator?

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a Canadian citizen and 30 or older living in the provinces or territory they represent and own 4000 worth of property/belongings you can not fire senators but they must retire at 74

25
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What is patronage?

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a reward for support of the party —-> becomes a senator

26
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Who is the Governor-General?

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Monarch’s representative. gives formal assent to a bill before it becomes a law

27
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List powers & functions as well.

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Advisor of the government

performs ceremony function

28
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Who is the PM?

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A person with the most elected representatives

29
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What roles does s/he fill? (PM)

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  • final says in creating policies
  • asks governor general for election
  • national leader
30
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What is the Cabinet?

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a group of elected party people who were chosen by Prime Minister

31
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What is Cabinet solidarity?

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The cabinet must display full support for their leader outside of the cabinet

32
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What is the ‘shadow Cabinet?’

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The oppositions cabinet

33
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Give 2 synonyms for the Public Service.

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Civil service or the bureaucracy

34
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What do the Public Service people do? List in point form.

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  • They gather statistics
  • write details for new laws
  • represent Canada in other countries
  • Others carry out the law
  • they collect taxes
  • monitor the flow of imported goods
  • inspect foods
35
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What is a private member’s bill?

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A bill introduced in the house of commons by a member of parliament who is not in the cabinet

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