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What is a primary function of political parties in Canada's federal system?

  • To implement laws passed by the government.
  • To serve as a non-partisan advisory for the general populace.
  • To determine government priorities and methods. (correct)
  • To directly represent the diverse array of social demographics.

    • Why is having a variety of federal political parties generally considered beneficial in Canada?

  • It ensures that one party is always in power.
  • It limits the political involvement of minority groups.
  • It simplifies the government decision-making process.
  • It allows for a broader representation of different viewpoints and interests. (correct)

    • What does the political spectrum aim to represent regarding different political parties?

  • The geographical distribution of their membership.
  • The historical duration of their existence.
  • The frequency of their media coverage.
  • The level of government involvement they advocate. (correct)

    • Among the listed Canadian federalist political parties, which is considered a separatist party?

    <p>Bloc Québécois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an association between people and political parties?

    <p>People join political parties based on shared views and objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of political parties in reference to government spending?

    <p>To create and manage the public spending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a political party believes that there should be minimal government involvement, where would it likely be positioned in the political spectrum?

    <p>On the far right of the spectrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical activity associated with political parties?

    <p>Choosing the Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the left side of the spectrum represent?

    <p>More government involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party is typically considered to be on the left of the political spectrum?

    <p>NDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the political party platforms from the content?

    <p>Party platforms consist of the specific ideas a party presents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the spectrum, which of the following parties is likely to advocate for more government involvement?

    <p>Liberal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a political party mentioned in the content?

    <p>Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of political party platforms according to the content?

    <p>To showcase the best ideas to persuade voters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying issues that political parties might address is an example of what?

    <p>Understanding party platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the right side of the spectrum signify?

    <p>Less government involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the leader of the party with the highest number of elected Members of Parliament?

    <p>To become the Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many seats are needed for a party to have a majority in the House of Commons?

    <p>169</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Official Opposition?

    <p>To keep the government accountable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'party discipline' among elected members of a political party?

    <p>The expectation to vote according to party wishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a political party encourage party discipline?

    <p>To promote solidarity and unity among members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of seats required for a party to form a majority government in the House of Commons?

    <p>168</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of party discipline?

    <p>It may lead to token representation of constituents' views</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if a party has the second highest number of elected MPs?

    <p>They are labeled as the Opposition party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Canada's Federal Political System

    • Canada's federal political system's structure is examined through exploring the role of political parties.
    • Political parties are groups of people with similar political views and beliefs.
    • Their common role is to determine priorities for the government and how the government should meet those priorities, including how to fund them.
    • Political parties embody diverse ideologies.
    • A party's success in elections depends on convincing voters of their ideas, policies and platform.
    • The party with the most elected members of Parliament (MPs) forms the government.
    • The leader of the winning party becomes the Prime Minister.
    • The Prime Minister chooses members of the winning party to form the cabinet.
    • Each cabinet member is responsible for a government department.
    • The party with the second-highest number of MPs becomes the Official Opposition.
    • Their role is to keep the government accountable for actions and point out different perspectives on issues.
    • The House of Commons has 338 seats.
    • A party must win more than 50% of the seats to form a majority government.
    • Party discipline is the expectation that elected members will vote according to their party's wishes rather than their personal ones.
    • This approach creates party solidarity and supports consistent policy implementation.
    • The political spectrum outlines varying degrees of government involvement, ranging from more to less intervention.
    • The assigned political parties should be categorized based on whether they favour higher or lower government intervention.

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