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32 Cards in this Set
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Canadian citizen |
Having rights, duties and responsibilities by being a part of a nation |
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Active citizenship |
- apply our knowledge to work with the government to make a change - protest and volunteer |
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Purposeful citizenship |
- be aware of our role to act in our community - using government and the whole world - research and learn more |
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Informed citizenship |
- being aware of needs in our community - knowing how government works - watch the news and go to town meetings |
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Government |
A group of people governing an organized community |
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Values |
- freedom - respect for differences - social justice - we value democracy - everyone should do their share |
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Municipal government |
The local government that is run by a mayor and their council Examples: - transportation - highways and roads - York region police - community centers |
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Provincial government |
Deals with provincial issues using legislative addled blues in provincial capitals Examples: - MTO - education - health care - LCBO - lottery - provincial parks |
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Federal government |
Deals with nation wide issues this is represented by parliament Examples: - army - money - foreign affairs - crown corporations (via rail, Canada post) |
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Equality |
- respect everyone’s rights - the right to speak to everyone - treated woh equal dignity and respect |
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Peace |
- we are a non-violence nation - we are peace keepers |
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Branches of government |
Executive = - put laws into effect - Governor General, prime minister and cabinet minister Legislative = - debate, amend and make laws - legislative assembly (elected members) Judicial = - enforce laws - judges |
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Prime minster |
Remember re |
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Council |
People who come together to make decisions |
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Political spectrum |
U know this |
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Bills |
Governor bill - cabinet minister introduced Private members bill - private member introduces Private bills- created by a petition |
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Bills steps |
First reading - distributed to members Second reading - bill is debated Committee stage - opportunity for changes to be made 3rd reading - vote, debated and amendments being made Senate stage - senate can send to next step or back a step Royal assent - approval of bill form queen / Governor General |
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Charter of rights and freedoms dictator ship vs |
- 1982 constitution - protects every Canadians rights to be treated equally under the law - guarantees equality, freedom of expression, assembly and religion |
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Dictatorship VS democracy |
Dictatorship - run by a dictator - no freedom and is dependent on one person - no protests - efficient - dependant on military support Example : hitler
Democracy - elected leader - more costly - people ARE the government - protects individual rights Example : Canada |
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Federalsim |
The federal principal or system of government |
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8 elements of democracy |
1. Political freedoms 2. Respect 3. Personal freedoms 4. Bring involved and informed 5. Rule of law 6. Human dignity 7. Political equality 8. Common good |
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United Nations un |
Organisation to promote human rights and international peace and security (51 countries) 5 main roles 1. Maintain international peace and security 2.protect human rights 3. Deliver humanitarian aid 4. Promote sustainable development 5. Uphold international law |
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United Nations strengths and weaknesses |
Strengths - Peacekeeping forces - will get involved in issues that no one else will
Weaknesses - only effective If all countries follow them - inadequate funding by member nations |
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Queengovernoe |
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Enen |
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Cabinet |
Top leaders of the executive branch / high-ranking state officials |
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Members of parliament |
338 - meme era of parliament elected from each riding |
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House of Commons senta |
Discuss bills and laws |
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Senate l |
Members appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister |
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Lieutenant governor l |
Next in rank to the governor and takes the place in any circumstance |
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Legislative assembly |
Elected in each province to create and pass laws. This included the lieutenant governor |
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Mayor |
Elected head of a city, town of other municipality |
