left and right wing Flashcards
left wing consists of what parties
conservative, new democratic, liberal, green, communism, bloc québécois
right wing consists of what
progressive conservative, conservative party, capitalism, facism, party of Canada, capitalism, reform party
left would be explained as
social freedom
right wing would be described as
socail responsibility
the right to vote for all adult citizens is called
universal franchise
what is a majority government
occurs when a political party wins more than half the seats
minority government
when party elects more members then any other party
coalition
no party has a majority of all the seats have to select a cabinet and a leader is chosen to become a prime minister
first reading
the bill is introduced to house of commons
second reading
the princable and purpose of the bill is debated
committee discussions and report
a committee examines and makes amendments to the bill
third reading
MPS have a final opportunity to review
the senate
the bill is sent to the senate if it is a provincial bill this stage is skipped
the governor general
gives the bill royal assent and this is the last step
three influences on government desisions
lobbyist, brand recognition, and protest groups
media concentration means
media ownership
three principles of civil disobedience
shouldn’t involve violence only against laws that are not very harmful should be willing to face punishment
what are the rights and freedoms 4 rights 1 freedom
democratic, mobility, legal, equality, and fundamental freedoms
an example of fundamental freedoms
peacefully assemble, freedom of belief and expression
Example of democratic rights
to vote to run for office hold elections every 5yrs
mobility rights examples
to leave and enter Canada right to work in any province
legal rights
right to live freely and not be obtained
Equality rights example
freedom from discrimination
official language rights recognizes what
the official status of Canada
minority language educational rights example
right to have edu in english and french have the right to choose if you want to learn french vise versa
what is capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own and control the production and distribution of goods and services, with minimal government intervention.
what is socialism
Socialism is an economic system where the community or state owns and controls the means of production and distribution, aiming for more equitable wealth distribution.
definition of right wing
Right-wing refers to political capitalism, limited government intervention, and individual liberties.
definition of left wing
Left-wing refers to political ideologies that emphasize social equality, government intervention in the economy, and the protection of workers’ rights and welfare.
right wing believes that criminals should
have larager punishment
