Are You Politically Savvy?

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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 ______________.

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Campaigns can be called for a maximum of ______________ years and can cost up to $300 million.

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The political ______________ helps identify political positions.

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Policies are turned into laws through a process involving proposal, legal document creation, and ______________.

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  1. Canada uses a First-Past-the-Post system with ridings and MPs elected for each riding.
  2. Canada is an indirect democracy, electing representatives to make political decisions.
  3. Political parties are organized groups with similar ideas on government operation.
  4. There are three main parties: Conservative, Liberal, and NDP, with Bloc Quebecois and Green Party also active.
  5. Campaigns can be called for a maximum of 5 years and can cost up to $300 million.
  6. The political spectrum helps identify political positions.
  7. Policies are turned into laws through a process involving proposal, legal document creation, and voting.
  8. Major influences on policies include political parties, international/domestic pressures, economic realities, and intergovernmental concerns.
  9. Lobbyists and interest groups aim to influence policymakers.
  10. In a democracy, informed individuals can come together to pursue common goods or causes.

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