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Canadian Government Review(Chpt. 9 "Structure of Canada 's Government" & Chpt. I 0 "The Citizen & Government")Pages 1-3 of this booklet are for your review purposes and will not be formally marked. Page 4 is an assignment and must be handed for term 1. Essential Questions:1. How Does Canada's Government Function?2. How Can Each Individual's Voice Be Heard?The House of Commons?The speaker of the House sits on the dais between the rows of the MPs.?He or she controls the debate and announces the results of votes.?The prime minister, Cabinet, and the ruling party sit on the speaker's right?The opposition MPs sit on the speaker's left, facing them.Definitions: Ideologies and the Political Spectrum:Political Party IdeologyLiberalismConservatismAnarchySocialismFascismCommunismTotalitarianismLeft WingCentreRight WingThe Foundations, Structure, and Role of our Government: Democracy Direct DemocracyRepresentative DemocracyMLA’sPremierMP’sRepresentation by Population (rep by pop)Constitutional MonarchyBNA ActConstitutionCharter of Rights and FreedomsAmending Formula“Notwithstanding Clause”Federal System (federalism)Federal ResponsibilitiesShared ResponsibilitiesProvincial ResponsibilitiesResidual powersMunicipal governmentExecutive Power/BranchLegislative Power/BranchJudicial Power/BranchHow the Federal Government Operates:ParliamentSessionQuestion PeriodHouse of CommonsRiding/ConstituencyTotal # of seats in the House of Commons is determined bySpeaker of the HouseOpposition partiesOfficial OppositionCaucusFree voteCabinet solidarityHansardBackbencherShadow CabinetSenatePatronage“Triple E” Senate (p. 233)Governor General“Order-in-Council”Formal/Royal assentLieutenant GovernorGovernor GeneralPrime MinisterCabinetParty WhipPublic Service/Civil ServiceElections: Process and Results:Voter eligibilityHow often does a federal election occur?How often does a provincial election occur?How often does a municipal election occur?Choosing a party leaderChoosing party candidatesVolunteering jobs during a campaignPollingWhy are the results of polling important?Registered votersTabulation“First-Past-the-Post” systemMajority GovernmentMinority GovernmentProportional RepresentationLeaders of the Major Political Parties of CanadaConservativesNDPLiberalsBloc QuebecoisGreen PartyHow a Bill Becomes a Law:Any member of the House of Commons or Senate may introduce a billCabinet usually introduces new billsWhat is a Private Members Bill?Outline the steps in the bill-law processHow to Influence Government:Non-governmental OrganizationsPressure GroupsLobbyistsCivil DisobedienceFinal Assignment Part 2:On a separate piece of paper, write an appropriate to the following questions in a paragraph response. This should be typed or written neatly in blue/black ink.(Total /17 marks)Some people think we should cut our ties to the British monarchy. How would this change the structure of our government? Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? (p. 222-223 &234) (/4)(a) What are the challenges in making changes to the Constitution of Canada? (b) What changes have been attempted in the past? Discuss the outcomes. (c) Should any changes be considered? (/4)Why choose a Federal system of government? Do you agree that a Federal system best suits our nation’s needs? Do you feel that the provincial governments should be given greater powers? (/3)(a). Provide a point form summary of the following three views on whether or not the Senate is worth keeping: (p. 231-233) (/3) Abolish the SenateReform the SenateKeep the Senate as is(b) In a paragraph response - What do you think? Support your view with examples and discussion. (/3) ................
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