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