Quiz #3: Concepts and Class Material

Question 1

The constitution consists of what form of rules?

Answer 1

The constitution consists of both written and
unwritten rules.

Question 2

The constitution consists of both _________ and ___________ rules. (FILL IN BLANK)

Answer 2

written and unwritten rules.

Question 3

What are the following basic rules of the constitution? (Written Format)

Answer 3

Constitutions Basic Rules
* Define the organs of government
* Define relations among organs of government
* Define relations between government and people
* Provide symbol of unity
* Stipulate procedures for change

Question 4

Which of the following are key principles at the heart of Canada’s constitution?

Answer 4

• Three key principles at its heart:
  1. Parliamentary democracy
  2. Federalism
  3. Indigenous and treaty rights

Question 5

Which of the following are key principles at the heart of Canada’s constitution?
A) Parliamentary democracy, federalism, and Indigenous and treaty rights.
B) Federalism, municipal authority, and trade laws.
C) Judiciary power, individual rule, and provincial rights.
D) Local governance, Indigenous policies, and political appointments.

Answer 5

A) Parliamentary democracy, federalism, and Indigenous and treaty rights.

Question 6

Why is Canada’s constitution referred to as the “supreme law of the land”?
A) Because all other laws must be consistent with its principles.
B) Because it only applies to the federal government.
C) Because it is subject to change every five years.
D) Because it gives provinces power over federal matters.

Answer 6

A) Because all other laws must be consistent with its principles.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a basic function of a constitution?

A) Defining the organs of government
B) Outlining government relations with the public
C) Stipulating specific tax rates for citizens
D) Providing a symbol of unity

Answer 7

C) Stipulating specific tax rates for citizen

Question 8

What type of constitution is referred to as the supreme law of the land, meaning all other laws must be consistent with its Principles?

Answer 8

Canada’s Constitution

Question 9

Why is Canada’s constitution known as the “supreme law of the land?”

Answer 9

The reason why the Canadian Constitution is the supreme law of the land, is because it’s laws should be consistent with it principle, meaning an overwhelming amount of authority imposed on this laws that should be consistent with the constitutions principles.

Question 10

What are the four key facets that best define parliamentary democracy in Canada?

Answer 10

1. Liberal democracy
2. Representative democracy
3. Constitutional monarchy
4. Responsible government

Question 11

What term refers to the principle that no one is above the law, and that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials must be consulted by legislation?

Answer 11

Rule of Law

Question 12

Define Rule of Law? Written Format

Answer 12

Rule of Law refers to the principle that no one is above the law, and that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials must be consulted by legislation.

Question 13

What term refers to the principle that government leaders are elected by the general public, in addidtion must operate within the rule of law and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?

Answer 13

Liberal Democracy

Question 14

What term refers to most policy decisions that are made by politicians elected by citizens to represent their interests and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?

Answer 14

Representative Democracy

Question 15

What term refers to an indirect form of democracy, that is shaped by territory, meaning that officials are elected to represent specific geographic constituencies and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?

Answer 15

Representative Democracy

Question 16

What term is known for evolving along partisan lines?

Answer 16

Representative Democracy

Question 17

What term is associated with substantive authority in authorizing government actions, such as assenting to bills, dissolving legislatures, and appointing high-level officials, and is also tied to the four key elements defining parliamentary democracy?

Answer 17

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 18

Which term is associated with substantive authority in authorizing government actions, such as assenting to bills, dissolving legislatures, and appointing high-level officials, and is also tied to the four key elements defining parliamentary democracy?

A) Executive Power
B) Legislative Supremacy
C) Constitutional Monarchy
D) Judicial Review

Answer 18

C) Constitutional Monarchy

Question 19

Which of the following basic rules of the constitution is missing from this list?

Define the organs of government
Define relations among organs of government
Provide a symbol of unity
Stipulate procedures for change

A) Define relations between government and people
B) Establish checks and balances
C) Specify powers of the judiciary
D) Outline the separation of powers

Answer 19

A) Define relations between government and people

Question 20

What term refers to a majority of elected representatives making decisions on major votes and is also connected to the four essential elements of parliamentary democracy?

Answer 20

Responsible Gov’t

Question 21

What term refers to the requirement that power be transferred to a group with the support of a majority of elected representatives, or, failing that, the legislature must be dissolved and a general election held, and is also linked to the four fundamental elements of parliamentary democracy?

Answer 21

Responsible Gov’t

Question 22

What term is part of a situation in which the federal government has lost the confidence of the House of Commons, an event that has occurred six times in Canadian history?

Answer 22

Responsible Gov’t

Question 23

Define the Constitutional Monarchy, Written Format!

Answer 23

Ultimate sovereignty rests with the Crown.
‒ Represented federally by governor general and provincially
by lieutenant governors.
‒ Serve primarily as symbolic representatives of Canadians.
‒ Substantive authority when it comes to authorizing
government actions (assenting bills, dissolving legislatures,
appointing high-level officials).

Question 24

Define the Responsible government, Written Format!

Answer 24

‒ On major votes, a majority of the people’s elected
representatives present in the legislature must support the
government.
‒ Otherwise, the reins of power must be handed over to
another group that has the support of a majority of those
elected representatives, or else the legislature must be
dissolved and a general election held.
‒ The federal government has lost the confidence of the
House of Commons six times in Canadian history.

Question 25

Define the Representative democracy, Written Format!

Answer 25

Most policy decisions are made by politicians elected by citizens to represent their interests. ‒ Indirect form of democracy. ‒ Shaped by territory, meaning that officials are elected to represent specific geographic constituencies. ‒ Evolved along partisan lines.

Question 26

Define the Liberal democracy,

Answer 26

Those who run the government are elected to do so by the general public. ‒ Rule of law: the principle that no one is above the law, and that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials must be conferred by legislation. ‒ Individual and group rights. ‒ Protection of minority interests. ‒ Sanctity of the private sphere.

Question 27

In Canadian politics, what term refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and various subnational (provincial) governments?

Answer 27

Federalism

Question 28

____________ feature power-sharing arrangements that allow regional governments considerably more autonomy than those in unitary states. (Fill in Blank)

Answer 28

Federalism Like Canada

Question 29

In Canadian politics, which term refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and multiple subnational (provincial) governments? A) Constitutional Monarchy B) Federalism C) Parliamentary Democracy D) Liberal Democracy

Answer 29

B) Federalism

Question 30

Define Federalism, Written Concepts!

Answer 30

Refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and multiple subnational (provincial) governments?

Question 31

Which of the following is missing as one of the key principles at the heart of the Constitution? Parliamentary Democracy ______?___________________ Indigenous and Treaty Rights Rule of Law A) Liberal Democracy B) Federalism C) Responsible Gov't D) Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 31

B) Federalism

Question 32

What term refers to entitlements that are divided into two types: those belonging to individuals and those belonging to groups?

Answer 32

Rights

Question 33

Define Rights, Written Format!

Answer 33

Refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner.

Question 33

What term refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner?

Answer 33

Rights

Question 34

Which term refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner? A) Rights B) Obligations C) Liberties D) Responsibilities

Answer 34

A) Rights

Question 35

What term refers to the autonomy to live and act without external restraint?

Answer 35

Freedom

Question 36

What term refers to the autonomy to live and act without external restraint? A) Liberties B) Rights C) General Will D) Freedom

Answer 36

D) Freedom

Question 37

What term comes in one of two forms? ___________________ protect people from interference by governments or other people; ___________________ empower people to exercise Answer question above and (Fill in Blank)

Answer 37

Freedom, - Negative liberties - Positive Entitlements

Question 38

Define Freedom, Written Format!

Answer 38

Freedoms: the autonomy to live and act without external restraint

Question 39

What bill is opposed by supporters of parliamentary supremacy?

Answer 39

Bill of Rights, of 1960

Question 40

What term refers to the process in Canada’s Constitution that sets out how to make official changes to the Constitution?

Answer 40

Amending Formula

Question 41

Define Amending Formula, Written Format!

Answer 41

Refers to the process in Canada’s Constitution that sets out how to make official changes to the Constitution.

Question 42

What term refers to the authority of the courts to adjudicate matters of constitutional law?

Answer 42

Judicial Review

Question 43

What was the name of the bill that is known as a federal law that outlines Canadians' rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government. It was an early step in protecting civil liberties in Canada, setting out fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, equality. etc?

Answer 43

Bill of Rights, 1960

Question 43

Explain what is the Bill of Rights, Written Format!

Answer 43

Federal law that outlines Canadians' rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government.

Question 44

What is the name of the federal law that outlines Canadians' rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government? A) Charter of Rights and Freedoms B) Bill of Rights, 1960 C) Constitution Act, 1982 D) Canadian Human Rights Act

Answer 44

B) Bill of Rights, 1960

Question 45

What is the name of a test that is a model employed by the court to weigh the democratic benefits and assess the constitutionality of a law that breaches certain Charter rights? A) Minimal Impairment Test B) Oakes test C) Charter Remedies (Section 24 Test) B) Pith and Substance Test

Answer 45

B) Oakes test

Question 46

What is the name of a test that is a model employed by the court to weigh the democratic benefits and assess the constitutionality of a law that breaches certain Charter rights?

Answer 46

Oakes test

Question 47

What is the term that individuals refer to who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 47

Charterphiles

Question 48

Define Charterphiles, Written Format!

Answer 48

Those who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They believe that judicial oversight strengthens individual rights and freedoms by holding the government accountable.

Question 49

What term refers to individuals who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? A) Charterphiles B) Charterphobes C) Rights Advocates D) Judicial Realists

Answer 49

A) Charterphiles

Question 50

What term refers to individuals who are critics or skeptics of the expanded judicial role, arguing that unelected judges should not have excessive influence over public policy as it may undermine democratic decision-making? A) Charterphiles B) Leftist C) Charterphobes D) Judicial Moderates

Answer 50

C) Charterphobes

Question 51

What term refers to individuals who are critics or skeptics of the expanded judicial role, arguing that unelected judges should not have excessive influence over public policy as it may undermine democratic decision-making?

Answer 51

Charterphobes

Question 52

Define Charterphobes, Written Format!

Answer 52

Refers to individuals who are critics or skeptics of the expanded judicial role, arguing that unelected judges should not have excessive influence over public policy as it may undermine democratic decision-making.

Question 53

In true____________, regional governments retain _________________ in some areas while surrendering it to a central government in other areas. (FIll in the Blank)

Answer 53

Federation, Sovereignty

Question 54

In Canada, powers cannot be ____________ or ______________ by either level of government without permission of the other. A) separated B) shared C) altered or revoked D) defined

Answer 54

C) altered or revoked

Question 55

What term refers to the exercise of government authority over a polity within a defined geographical area?

Answer 55

Sovereignty

Question 56

What term refers to the exercise of government authority over a polity within a defined geographical area? A) Constitutional Monarchy B) Federation C) Parliamentary Democracy D) Sovereignty

Answer 56

D) Sovereignty

Question 57

Define Sovereignty, Written Format!

Answer 57

Sovereignty is the power of a government to make decisions and enforce laws within its own territory or country.

Question 58

In Canadian Poltitics, Canadian Federalism operates within what form of governance?

Answer 58

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 59

In Canadian politics, Canadian federalism operates within what form of governance? A) Constitutional Monarchy B) Republic C) Parliamentary Democracy D) Authoritarian Regime

Answer 59

A) Constitutional Monarchy

Question 60

Who is traditionally believed to have drawn their greatest inspiration from the United States when establishing Canadian federalism? A) The Fathers of Confederation B) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy C) British Governors D) American Revolutionaries

Answer 60

A) The Fathers of Confederation

Question 61

Who is traditionally believed to have drawn their greatest inspiration from the United States when establishing Canadian federalism?

Answer 61

The Fathers of Confederation

Question 62

What term refers to the authority to decide who should be selected to fill a government position? A) The Crown B) Governor General C) Provincial Government D) Appointment Power

Answer 62

D) Appointment Power

Question 63

What term refers to the authority to decide who should be selected to fill a government position?

Answer 63

Appointment Power

Question 64

Define Appointment Power, Written Format!

Answer 64

Appointment power: The authority to decide who should be selected to fill a government position.

Question 65

What term refers to the spending capacity or power of the federal government to spend its available funds, even on areas that fall outside its constitutional authority?

Answer 65

Federal Spending Power

Question 66

What term refers to the spending capacity or power of the federal government to spend its available funds, even on areas that fall outside its constitutional authority? A) Implied Powers B) Exclusive Powers C) Sovereignty D) Federal Spending Power

Answer 66

D) Federal Spending Power

Question 67

Provincial governments play a lead role in maintaining Canada’s _____________________, which makes them more powerful than Confederation anticipated. (Fill in the Blank)

Answer 67

Social Safety Net

Question 68

Which level of government in Canada oversees programs like employment insurance, old age security, and family allowance, while also helping to finance provincial programs such as healthcare, childcare services, and social assistance? A) Municipal government B) Provincial government C) Federal government D) Territorial government

Answer 68

C) Federal government

Question 69

Which level of government in Canada oversees programs like employment insurance, old age security, and family allowance, while also helping to finance provincial programs such as healthcare, childcare services, and social assistance?

Answer 69

Federal government

Question 70

Define, Social Safety Net, Written Format

Answer 70

Social safety net: government-funded social welfare programs designed to assist citizens in their time of need.

Question 71

What term refers to government-funded social welfare programs designed to assist citizens in their time of need?

Answer 71

Social Safety Net

Question 72

What term refers to the process of dividing financial resources (like taxes and revenues) and responsibilities among different levels of government in Canada? A) Equalization B) Fiscal Federalism C) Federal Spending Power D) Revenue Sharing

Answer 72

B) Fiscal Federalism

Question 73

What term refers to the process of dividing financial resources (like taxes and revenues) and responsibilities among different levels of government in Canada?

Answer 73

Fiscal Federalism

Question 74

Define Fiscal Federalism, Written Format

Answer 74

Refers to the process of dividing financial resources (like taxes and revenues) and responsibilities among different levels of government in Canada.

Question 75

What type of federalism refers to a system where civil servants handle most of the intergovernmental activities? A) Executive Federalism B) Collaborative Federalism C) Functional Federalism D) Fiscal Federalism

Answer 75

C) Functional Federalism

Question 76

What type of federalism refers to a system where civil servants handle most of the intergovernmental activities?

Answer 76

Functional Federalism

Question 77

Define Functional Federalism, Written Format

Answer 77

Refers to a system where civil servants handle most of the intergovernmental activities.

Question 78

What term refers to a situation in which some provinces have greater capacity to fund their constitutional responsibilities than others? A) Vertical Fiscal Imbalance B) Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance C) Fiscal Federalism D) Equalization Payments

Answer 78

B) Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance

Question 79

What term refers to a situation in which some provinces have greater capacity to fund their constitutional responsibilities than others?

Answer 79

Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance

Question 80

Define Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance, Written Format!

Answer 80

Refers to a situation in which some provinces have greater capacity to fund their constitutional responsibilities than others.

Question 81

What term refers to a situation where the federal government has an excess of revenue, and the provinces have an excess of responsibilities, with respect to their constitutional obligations and fiscal capacities? A) Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance B) Vertical Fiscal Imbalance C) Fiscal Federalism D) Equalization

Answer 81

B) Vertical Fiscal Imbalance

Question 82

What term describes the situation in Canada where the federal government collects more revenue than needed for its responsibilities, while provincial governments face greater financial responsibilities than they can fund?

Answer 82

Vertical Fiscal Imbalance

Question 83

What term describes the situation in Canada where the federal government collects more revenue than needed for its responsibilities, while provincial governments face greater financial responsibilities than they can fund? A) Horizontal Fiscal Imbalance B) Vertical Fiscal Imbalance C) Fiscal Federalism D) Equalization

Answer 83

B) Vertical Fiscal Imbalance

Question 84

Define Vertical Fiscal Imbalance, Written Format

Answer 84

Describes the situation in Canada where the federal government collects more revenue than needed for its responsibilities, while provincial governments face greater financial responsibilities than they can fund.

Question 85

what type of federalism refers to a system in which the elected leaders of federal and provincial governments make public policy decisions? A) Functional Federalism B) Executive Federalism C) Fiscal Federalism D) Equalization

Answer 85

B) Executive Federalism

Question 86

what type of federalism refers to a system in which the elected leaders of federal and provincial governments make public policy decisions?

Answer 86

Executive Federalism

Question 87

Define Executive Federalism, Written Format!

Answer 87

A form of federalism that refers to a system in which the elected leaders of federal and provincial governments make public policy decisions.

Question 88

What term describes a system where regional interests are represented within the institutions of the central government? A) Intra-state federalism B) Inter-state federalism C) Executive federalism D) Horizontal federalism

Answer 88

A) Intra-state federalism

Question 89

What term refers to a system of formal interactions among government officials and leaders? A) Intra-state federalism B) Inter-state federalism C) Executive federalism D) Vertical federalism

Answer 89

B) Inter-state federalism

Question 90

What term refers to a system of formal interactions among government officials and leaders?

Answer 90

Inter-state federalism

Question 91

What term describes a system where regional interests are represented within the institutions of the central government?

Answer 91

Intra-state federalism

Question 92

Define Inter-state federalism, Written Format!

Answer 92

Refers to the system of formal interactions between gov't officials and leaders.

Question 93

Define Intra-state Federalism, Written Format!

Answer 93

Describes a system where regional interests are represented within the institutions of the central government.

Question 94

What term refers to a political entity or actor that participates in an election campaign with the goal of influencing government policies and laws? A) Political party B) Interest group C) Advocacy organization D) Electoral commission

Answer 94

A) Political party

Question 95

What term refers to a political entity or actor that participates in an election campaign with the goal of influencing government policies and laws?

Answer 95

Political party

Question 96

Define Political Parties, Written Format!

Answer 96

Refers to an political body, actor, or entity, that is run by a candidate in a election campaign to try to shape change government policies and laws.

Question 97

In Canadian politics who is know for being very dominant in political system?

Answer 97

Political party

Question 98

What are the 5 roles known in Political Parties?

Answer 98

Articulating interest Choosing a candidate and leader Working with legislative agenda Running election campaigns Promoting govt agenda

Question 99

LOOK carefully Articulating interest Choosing a candidate and leader Working with legislative agenda (_____________________) Promoting govt agenda Which role is missing in the list of functions performed by political parties? A) Passing legislation B) Signing a bill C) Educating and mobilizing voters D) Running election campaigns

Answer 99

D) Running election campaigns

Question 100

What type of political party is small and typically run by individuals with ascribed social status, often forming close cadres of the upper class? A) Mass Party B) Elite Party C) Brokerage Party D) Ideological Party

Answer 100

B) Elite Party

Question 101

What type of political party is small and typically run by individuals with ascribed social status, often forming close cadres of the upper class?

Answer 101

Elite Class

Question 102

Define Elite Party, Written Format!

Answer 102

Elite Party: A small political party led by individuals with high social status or privilege.

Question 103

Define Mass Party, Written Format!

Answer 103

Mass Party: A political party built from the grassroots level, focusing on recruiting a large number of members to support its agenda and activities.

Question 104

What is the name for a type of party that built from the grassroots level, focusing on recruiting a large number of members to support its agenda and activities? A) Conservative Party B) Dark Party C) Mass Party D) Liberal Party

Answer 104

C) Mass Party

Question 105

What is the name for a type of party that built from the grassroots level, focusing on recruiting a large number of members to support its agenda and activities?

Answer 105

Mass Party

Question 106

What are the 2 Parties in Canadian Politics that don't exist anymore?

Answer 106

Mass and Elite party

Question 107

What is the name of the party that emerged after WW1?

Answer 107

Mass Party

Question 108

What is the term for a political party that seeks to attract the broadest range of voters by emphasizing inclusive messages and the charisma of its leader? A) Elite Party B) Mass Party C) Catch-all Party D) Ideological Party

Answer 108

C) Catch-all Party

Question 109

Define Catch-all Party, Written Format!

Answer 109

Catch-all Party: A political party that aims to attract the widest range of voters by focusing on broad, inclusive messages and the charisma of its leader.

Question 110

What is the term for a Canadian political party that seeks to balance and reconcile competing regional interests within the country? a) Brokerage party b) Elite party c) Mass party d) Catch-all party

Answer 110

a) Brokerage party

Question 111

What is the term for a Canadian political party that seeks to balance and reconcile competing regional interests within the country?

Answer 111

Brokerage party

Question 112

Define Brokerage party, Written Format!

Answer 112

A Canadian catch-all party that aims to balance and reconcile competing regional interests within the country.

Question 113

_____________________ __parties are similar in that they aim to listen to citizens, identify policies that appeal to competing viewpoints, and attract people who feel that the party embodies the public’s values.(Fill in the Blank)

Answer 113

Brokerage and Catch all parties

Question 114

What is the name for a type of party that has many supporters and organizational infrastructure? a) Brokerage party b) Major Party c) Mass party d) Catch-all party

Answer 114

b) Major Party

Question 115

What is the name for a type of party that has many supporters and organizational infrastructure?

Answer 115

Major Party

Question 116

What is the name for a type party that tends to have a long history in competing in elections or is either known to have governing or blackmail potential?

Answer 116

Maior Party

Question 117

Define Major Party, Written Format!

Answer 117

A party that has a lot of followers and organizational infrastructure

Question 118

What are name of Major parties within Federal Politics?

Answer 118

Liberal & Conservative Party of Canada

Question 119

An example of a Minor Party within federal politics would be?

Answer 119

The Green Party

Question 120

What is the name for a type party that tends to support or members and is known for having less organizational infrastructure?

Answer 120

The Minor Party

Question 121

What is the name for a type party that tends to have small support or members and is known for having less organizational infrastructure? a) Brokerage party b) Elite party c) Minor Party d) Catch-all party

Answer 121

c) Minor Party

Question 122

What party ideology advocates reducing taxes to stimulate private-sector growth, emphasizes building a self-reliant society with less dependence on the state, and supports the state's role in preserving traditional values? a) Left-Wing Parties b) Centered-Wing Parties c) Socalism d) Right-Wing Parties

Answer 122

d) Right-Wing Parties

Question 123

What party ideology advocates reducing taxes to stimulate private-sector growth, emphasizes building a self-reliant society with less dependence on the state, and supports the state's role in preserving traditional values?

Answer 123

Right-Wing Parties