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What kind of decision making style is democratic? |
Decisions are made by a majority vote, leaders are elected by citizens, leaders must seek reelection, and citizens can question leadership. |
The kind of decision making the Canadian government uses |
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What kinda of decision making style is authoritarian? |
Decision making is limited to one person or a small group, leaders are self appointed, leaders are replaced when they want to go, and citizens are discouraged from questioning authority. |
Both teachers and dictators use this approach. |
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What type of decision making style is consensus? |
Everyone must agree for each decision, leaders emerge from discussion, leaders are replaced as required, and leaders make decisions only with permission of the citizens |
Great for group work |
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Who was Thomas Hobbs? |
He believed that in order to avoid anarchy people had to surrender their freedom to the government. He believed all people were egotistical and selfish; without government people would be nasty and brutish. |
He had low regards for people. |
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Who was John Locke? |
He was the father of liberalism. He believed there should be an spoken contract between the government and the citizens; government should support the people as long as people support the government. If the government fails to protect the people, the people should over throw the government. |
Life, liberty, and protection of property. |
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What was the Magna Carta? |
It was a document that limited the king's power. It lead to the development of early parliament. |
"No taking someone else's horse or cart." |
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What is "civics"? |
Civics describes the process by which people organize themselves, their society, and their world. |
Power to the people! |
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What is the main goal of the civics course? |
Informed citizenship. |
Think of all the poor people who didn't take civics and now vote for the conservatives. |
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What kind of conflict resolution is negotiation? |
Resolves conflict through direct communication. The outcome is mutually agreeable. |
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What kind of conflict resolution is mediation? |
A neutral, impartial third party helps the disputing parties come to a mutual agreement. |
Less intense than arbitration. |
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What kind of conflict resolution is arbitration? |
The settlement of a dispute by the decision of a neutral third party, such as a judge. |
Think of court. |
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What are the eight elements of democracy? |
Law No one is above the law. Everyone adheres to the same law. 2. Political Equality Everyone had the same right to vote, run for law, and speak about public issues. 3. Common Good 4. Personal Freedoms 1. Rule of LawNo one is above the law. Everyone adheres to the same law. 2. Political EqualityEveryone had the same right to vote, run for law, and speak about public issues. 3. Common GoodPeople should work towards making others feel safe and happy. 4. Personal FreedomsThere are many. One being religion. 5. Human DignityWe should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political FreedomWe can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. LawNo one is above the law. Everyone adheres to the same law. 2. Political EqualityEveryone had the same right to vote, run for law, and speak about public issues. 3. Common GoodPeople should work towards making others feel safe and happy. 4. Personal FreedomsThere are many. One being religion. 5. Human DignityWe should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political FreedomWe can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. 5. Human Dignity We should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political Freedom People should work towards making others feel safe and happy. 4. Personal FreedomsThere are many. One being religion. 5. Human DignityWe should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political FreedomWe can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. 4. Personal FreedomsThere are many. One being religion. 5. Human DignityWe should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political FreedomWe can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. There are many. One being religion. 5. Human DignityWe should protect and uphold the dignity of all people. 6. Political FreedomWe can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. , run for office, and vote without being intimidated. We can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. We can speak freely, form associations, run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. 7. Being Informed and Getting Involved , run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. , run for office, and vote without being intimidated. 7. Being Informed and Getting InvolvedLearn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. RespectRespect the right of others. Learn and shape the community, nation, and world. 8. Respect Respect the right of others. |
Think of the acronym: Rules Point Cruelly, Please Hug Pretty Bugs Rn. |
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The Head of State in Canada is held by... |
The Queen! |
Good ol' Lizzy |
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Canada's Government is considered what kind of monarchy? |
A constitutional monarchy. |
The Queen's role is purely ceremonial. |
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A political party is... |
A group of people who share similar ideas about how the government should operate. |
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What is the minimum voting age in Canada? |
18 |
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Cabinet ministers are appointed by the... |
Governor General at the recommendation of the Prime Minister. |
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A First Ministers meeting is when the Prime Minister meets with... |
All provincial and territorial leaders. |
Provinces + Territories are involved. |
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The Queen is represented at a federal level by the... |
Governor General. |
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What is a party platform? |
It is what said party believes in and what they support. For example, in the 2015 election part of the Liberal's platform was to create a stronger middle class. |
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What are some qualities of a "Left Wing" party on the political spectrum? |
The government should play a larger role, the government tries to move quickly to remove the root cause of societies problems, and the government should look after those who are powerless and disadvantaged. |
N. D. P |
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What are some qualities of parties who are "Right Wing" on the political spectrum? |
Individuals play a larger role, society's problems can be solved by individuals looking after themselves, any money that a person earns should remain with them, and business should be kept in private hands. |
Conservative. |
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What is a Shadow Cabinet? |
The official opposition' s cabinet who acts as a "shadow" to the Cabinet. They hold the Cabinet accountable for their actions and they watch very closely for any slip-ups. |
Kinda like evil spys. |
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In what ways has voting been made easier? |
If you are outside of your riding you can vote online, advanced polls, you can take up to four hours off of work, and volunteers from political parties with pick people up and drive them to the voting place. |
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What are negative ad campaigns? |
Attack ads. They put down other parties and in the process they fail to address what they are doing that is so superior to that of the party they're attacking. |
"He's got nice hair though." |
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What are the downsides to a minority government? |
The government has to listen to EVERYONE'S opinions so they can't make change as quickly, and a majority of Canada is unhappy. |
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What is the "first-past-the-post" system? |
A system that means the party with the most MPs from different ridings forms the new government. Gerrymandering comes into play because ridings make your vote count for less. This system favors a two party system, which discourages people to vote for who they truly want to win and instead they turn to strategic voting. |
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How many seats are there in the house of Commons as of 2015? |
338 |
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A Senate's job is to... |
Be the sober second thought. |
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Currently, there are how many Senates? |
105. |
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Who is the leader of the Liberal party? |
Justin Trudeau |
Nice hair tho |
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Why is currently the temporary leader of the Conservative party? |
Rona Ambrose |
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Who is the leader of the Green party? |
Elizabeth May |
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Who is the leader of the N.D.P? |
Tom Mulcair |
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Who is Ontario's Premier? |
Kathleen Wyne |
She's a winner. |
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Who is the minister of foreign affairs? |
Stephane Dion |
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Who is the Minister of Finance? |
Bill Morneau |
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Who is the Minister of Justice? |
Jody Wilson-Raybould. |
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Who is the Minister of Health? |
Jane Philpott |
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Who is the Minister of National Defense? |
Harjitt S. Sajjan |
No clue how to pronouce this. |
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What are some things that the Federal Government is in control of? |
Trade, transportation that crosses provincial borders, taxes, national matters like defence Foreign Affairs, criminal law, and Supreme Court. |
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What are some things that the Provincial Government are responsible for? |
Health, education, local taxes, control over civil rights, labor laws, and energy. |
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What are some things that the Municipal Government are responsible for? |
Sewage, roads and sidewalks, snow removal, street lighting, parks, libraries, public transportation, law enforcement, and fire fighting. |
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