CHV2O - Final Exam Review

_____: The Branch that interprets the law and judges the penalties for those who violate them.

Every Canadian should vote in all elections.

An example of a municipality is

T F Being democratic is the best style of leadership for every situation.

Skate Park =

T F Party representatives at the Provincial level are called MPPs.

Aboriginal Status Card =

A Canadian citizen can learn in French or in English.

The role of the Governor General is to ...

Shipping and international trade =

__________: The Branch/people responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and regulations.

T F In a municipal government, each ward has 5 councilors.

T F No bill can become law until it has been passed by the Senate.

What kind of leader was portrayed in the movie “Lean on Me”?

Public Servants, like teachers and nurses, are a part of which of the branches of government?

T F Freedom of expression and freedom of the media are Social Rights.

__________________________: Name of the current Prime Minister.

__________________________: Another word for an electoral district/geographic area.

What are 3 differences between a Left-wing and Right-wing party on the political spectrum?

_____________: An organized group of people with similar ideas for how to govern.

T F Agriculture, Education and Health are examples of ministries.

__________________________: Name of the current Mayor of Brantford.

Breakdown of law and order, in which the government is ineffective or non-existent

________________: A group of appointed individuals who sit in the ‘Upper House’ of parliament.

T F Another word for Federal is National.

T F Voting and being a part of a political party are Political Rights.

T F Tom Mulcair is an example of an autocratic style of leadership.

Canadian citizens can leave the country whenever they wish.

Health Card =

__________________________: Name of the current Premier of Ontario.

MPs who are hand-picked by the Prime Minister to govern a Ministry:

Immigration =

A country ruled by a single leader

__________________________: The ‘Lower House’ of parliament.

Brantford Police =

________________________: The Branch where laws, rules and regulations are created or changed.

A worker should use the appropriate safety gear on a job.

T F Civil Court is a responsibility of the Executive Branch.

T F Senators are elected by the people of Canada.

Which of the following people is at the very top of our government, but with no real power?

T F Laws made by the municipal government are called Bylaws.

The Senate is part of which branch of government?

What does the word ANARCHY mean?

____________________: The person who serves as the Queen’s representative at the Federal level

A government headed by a King or Queen (i.e. autocratic leadership)

____: A group of hand-picked MP’s are given specific responsibilities.

With a majority government, bills can be passed without requiring the votes of other parties

A leader who doesn’t care about the group and lets everyone make decisions on their own:

The government is elected by the people (i.e. when everyone is given decision making power)

T F Unemployment insurance and minimum wage law are Civil Rights.

Military Operations =

T F The Charter helps to protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians.

Passports =

Democracy is best described as ...

Parking Meters & Stop Signs =

Why did the provinces insist of having 3 levels of government?

A worker should report all hazards in the workplace.

____: Provides the fundamental rules and principles to govern a country.

T F Saying that all Canadians play hockey is an example of a stereotype.

Recycling =

The official location of Ontario’s Legislative Building?

A leader who is elected and acts as a representative of the people:

Driver License =

T F A Municipal Council is a group of people elected to govern on local issues.

_____: Protects our rights and freedoms by placing limits on the ability of the government.

Banking and Currency =

T F Ministers only need to speak English.

T F Voting and being involved in your community is an example of citizenship

__: A package of ideas/policies that a Political Party believes are best for Canadian voters.

A government in which a few people have power and make decisions for everyone

Education =

Postal Service =

Our current Lieutenant Governor is:

How many seats are in the House of Commons?

Canada is governed by a ...

T FParty representatives at the Federal level are called MPs.

Canadians are able to speak freely about issues and problems.

Purchase of new fighter jets =

__________________________: Elected by citizens of a city to represent them on city matters.

The government owns all properties (i.e. controls the economy)

The cabinet of a government is ...

A worker can refuse work which they feel is unsafe.

T F Our current Governor General is the Queen.