Civics final notes

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What are the three branches of government in Canada?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

A landlord refuses to renew a lease due to discrimination (e.g., against religion). What protects against this?

Universal Human Rights Code

Who is the representative of the King and the formal head of State for Canada?

The Governor-General

Who highlighted the effects of systemic racism when she went to jail for sitting in the main section of a segregated movie theatre in 1946?

Viola Desmond

What are the requirements to vote in a Canadian federal election?

Must be a Canadian citizen AND over the age of 18

Women in Canada received the federal right to vote in 1918. What were the women who fought for this called?

Suffragettes

What is a proposed law called?

a bill

what type of government does Canada have?

constitutional monarchy

What is the Legislative branch responsible for?

Creating laws

what is another term for a “riding”

Electoral district

If someone wins a seat in a provincial riding (e.g., Scarborough Centre), what is their job title?

MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament)

If election results are: Liberal 64 seats, Conservative 46 seats, NDP 26 seats, Green 17 seats. Who forms the government?

liberal party

Based on the same election results (153 total seats, winning party has 64), what kind of government is formed?

minority

Based on the same election results, who becomes the Official Opposition?

The Conservative Party (second most seats).

Suing a roomate for unpaid rent falls under what category of law?

civil law

A law passed by the city is called a:

by law

Which of the following is not a civic responsibility: volunteering, expressing values through art, or taking care of yourself and your family?

Taking care of yourself and your family

Autumn Peltier is best known for her work as:

A voice for indigenous communities

Green bin use in Toronto is on the rise.

Municipal

Canadian armed forces to develop cyber warfare tools

federal

Mayor McKelvie privates farbage collection

Municipal

Doug Ford adds a fifth year to highschool

provincial

Stamps issued to honour canadian athletes

federal

a tax issued for all drivers license applications

provincial

the bank of canada introduces a new ten dollar bill

federal

potholes on eglinton ave cause major accident

municipal

3 teenagers rescued by fire department in accidental fire

municipal

trudeau offers tax cuts to farmers who grow card ethanol

federal

Community

A collection of people who have a shared identity and responsibility to other members.

Common Good

Something that benefits all and requires collective action.

Civics

The participation and study of rights, duties and important issues of citizenship.

Rights

Privileges of a citizen that are protected by law.

Responsibilities

Duties and obligations a person is expected to carry out in a community.

Citizenship

Membership in a community defines a person's legal rights and responsibilities

Aristocracy

Power is in the hands of a few persons or a small group.

Politics

The process by which societies use to resolve the issues which affect everyone in society.

Constitution

A set of rules and procedures for running a country.

Government

A decision making organization that creates and enforces laws to maintain order and protect its citizens.