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What type of electoral system does Canada use?
What type of electoral system does Canada use?
- Direct democracy
- First-Past-the-Post (correct)
- Proportional representation
- Ranked choice voting
What type of democracy is Canada?
What type of democracy is Canada?
- Representative democracy (correct)
- Autocratic democracy
- Totalitarian democracy
- Direct democracy
How many main political parties are there in Canada?
How many main political parties are there in Canada?
- Four
- Three (correct)
- One
- Two
What is the maximum length of a campaign in Canada?
What is the maximum length of a campaign in Canada?
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What factors influence policies in Canada?
What factors influence policies in Canada?
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What is the process for turning policies into laws in Canada?
What is the process for turning policies into laws in Canada?
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What do lobbyists and interest groups aim to do in Canada?
What do lobbyists and interest groups aim to do in Canada?
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Study Notes
- Canada uses a First-Past-the-Post system with ridings and MPs elected for each riding.
- Canada is an indirect democracy, electing representatives to make political decisions.
- Political parties are organized groups with similar ideas on government operation.
- There are three main parties: Conservative, Liberal, and NDP, with Bloc Quebecois and Green Party also active.
- Campaigns can be called for a maximum of 5 years and can cost up to $300 million.
- The political spectrum helps identify political positions.
- Policies are turned into laws through a process involving proposal, legal document creation, and voting.
- Major influences on policies include political parties, international/domestic pressures, economic realities, and intergovernmental concerns.
- Lobbyists and interest groups aim to influence policymakers.
- In a democracy, informed individuals can come together to pursue common goods or causes.
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