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What is a minority government?
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A system formed when a political party doesn't have a majority of seats based in Parliament.
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What is the purpose of a canadian constitution?
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To define limits and powers of government.
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What are democratic rights?
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Preserves the right to vote.
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Legal rights:
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Guarantees the rights to a lawyer.
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Minority Language Rights:
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Guarantees the rights to be educated in ones first language.
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Why did Canada enter world war 1?
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Because of their ties with Britain's empire.
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What was the goal of the "Famous Five?"
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Womens Rights
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What were the main demands of Canadians after world war 1?
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Higher wages, better working conditions, union rights
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What was the political outcome of the King-Byng affair?
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It led to a change in the role of the Governor General
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