7 Questions
Canada uses a ______________ system with ridings and MPs elected for each riding.
First-Past-the-Post
Canada is an ______________ democracy, electing representatives to make political decisions.
indirect
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 ______________ years and can cost up to $300 million.
5
The political ______________ helps identify political positions.
spectrum
Policies are turned into laws through a process involving proposal, legal document creation, and ______________.
voting
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.
Test your knowledge of the Canadian political system with our quiz! From the electoral process to the role of political parties, this quiz covers the basics of how Canada's government operates. Discover how policies become laws and the various factors that influence them. Brush up on your understanding of the political spectrum and the ways in which individuals can advocate for change. Dive into the world of Canadian politics and see how much you really know!
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