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What is a Federal Government
Powers not specifically granted in the constitution.
The government of the whole country. It meets in Ottawa, Canada's capital.
A system of government with a national and provincial governments.
The government of an individual province.
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What is the Opposition
A group of like-minded people who seek political power by election.
The government of an individual province.
Canada's appointed upper house in Parliament.
Political parties not in government hold the government accountable.
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Lieutenant Governor
The Queen/King's rep in each province. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
The queen/king's representative in Canada. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
The leader of the government.
People who oversee a government department or task.
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Education, healthcare and transportation falls under what Level of Government.
Provincial
Global
Municipal
Federal
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Define Representative Democracy
All citizens have a say in law making
Citizens appoint representatives to serve for them in government
There is no leader of a country to look up to
One Leader has all the power
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What is the Study of Civics?
Analysis and data collection of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Gov'ts
Issues important to public, and the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
The laws of Canada and how politicians are above them
To learn about your feelings.
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At the Federal Levels, Political Representation of Citizens is held by
Members of Provincial Parliament
Members of National Assembly
Members of Legislative Assembly
Members of Parliament
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The Leader of a Council at the Municipal Level is known as the
Councillor
Local Boss
Mayor
King Pin
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A Government which has a King or Queen as Head of State is considered a(n)
Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Democracy
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What is a Political Party
People who oversee a government department or task.
A group of like-minded people who seek political power by election.
The government must resign if they lose the confidence of Parliament.
The government of an individual province.
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The Premier of Ontario is
Rob Ford
Doug Ford
Erin O'Toole
Justin Trudeau
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A Government which has no defined leadership or structure is a(n)
Monarchy
Autocracy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
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Define Digital Law
Laws set by each individual user
Digital responsibility for actions & creation of rules and policy online
a lawyer who deals with online fraud and privacy breaches.
fact checkers on media monitoring peoples posts and info for false news.
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What is a Constitution
The government must resign if they lose the confidence of Parliament.
The Queen's power is limited by law.
A law that states how a country will operate and who has power.
The political party with the most seats in the House of Commons.
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What are the Levels of Government
Federal, Ontario, Sudbury,
Federal(including Indigenous), Provincial, Municipal.
Federal, Praire, Territorial, Indigenous
Federal, Provincial, Local Town
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How often are Elections run?
Every 4-5 Years
Every Year
Every 2-3 Years
Every 6+ Years
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What is a Constitutional Monarchy
The Queen's power is limited by law.
A law that states how a country will operate and who has power.
The Queen or Governor General approves a law.
The queen's representative in Canada. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed by the Queen in?
2010
2001
1961
1982
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Who is the most recent official Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Arthur LeBlanc
J. Michel Doyon
Brenda Murphy
Elizabeth Dowdeswell
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Who is the Queen/King's Representative at the Federal Level*
Prime Minister
Preimer
Governor General
Lieutenant Governor
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Definition: Rule of Law
only Citizens of Canada are protected by the law
Professionals such as politicians, police, doctors follow separate rules
No one is above the law
That all people must serve time
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A Government which does not allow its citizens to speak freely is considered a(n)
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Anarchy
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What is Confederation
The formation of a municipal government
Political parties not in government hold the government accountable.
The body of government that is elected based on population.
The process by which the regions of Canada joined to form one country
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What is a Governor General
The Queen/King or Governor General approves a law.
People who oversee a government department or task.
The queen/King's rep in Canada. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
The Queen/King's rep in each province. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
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Canada is a...
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Representative Democracy
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A Government which follows the law of a Bible, Quran or other spiritual document is considered a(n)
Anarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
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What is a Prime Minsiter
The leader of the government.
People who oversee a government department or task.
The queen/king's representative in Canada. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
The Queen/king's rep in each province. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
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Which is NOT an example of Citizen Participation means...
Citizens not showing up for a Jury duty request
Citizens going to vote in the Provincial Elections
Citizens volunteering their time to better the community
Citizens research info
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Citizens must pass a citizenship test with a mark of ____ to become citizens in Canada
80%
75%
100%
50%
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Which is NOT a principle of democracy
Equality and Human Rights
Citizen Participation
Oppression of Minorities
The Rule of Law
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Members of Provincial Parliament and the Premier meet at least once a Year at the
Legislative Assembly
City Council
House of Commons
Senate
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What is Royal Assent
The Queen/King or Governor General approves a law.
The government of the whole country. It meets in Ottawa, Canada's capital.
Powers not specifically granted in the constitution.
The government must resign if they lose the confidence of Parliament.
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Issues or Topics dealing with Garbage disposal, Libraries and Property Taxes are dealt with at the...
Municipal Government
Federal Government
Global Government
Provincial Government
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Issues or Topics dealing with Health care, Schools and driver licenses are dealt with at the........Government
First Nations
Provincial
Federal
Municipal
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Define Digital Commerce
Electronic buying and selling of goods
a math course taken in university to better inform you of bitcoin money.
owning stocks and exchanging goods and services on google
owning a cyrpto/bitcoin bank
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Who is the Mayor of Sudbury
Jamie West
Brian Bigger
Marc Serre
Paul Lefebvre
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At the Ontario Level, Political Representation of Citizens is held by
Members of Legislative Assembly
Members of National Assembly
Members of Provincial Parliament
Members of Parliament
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What is a Lieutenant Govenor?
The leader of the government.
The queen/king's representative in Canada. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
The Queen/king's rep in each province. Acts on behalf of the Queen.
People who oversee a government department or task.
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Issues or Topics dealing with Citizenship, Banks, International Trade are dealt with at the...
Federal Government
Provincial Government
Municipal Government
Global Government
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A Government which has members represent it's citizens and allows for varying views and opinions is considered a(n)
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
