Canadian Government and Elections Quiz
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What concept describes the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?

  • Cultural pluralism
  • Ethnocentrism (correct)
  • Multiculturalism
  • Cultural relativism

Which group is an example of an official language minority in Canada?

  • Métis people
  • Inuit community
  • Anglophones in Quebec
  • Franco-Ontarians (correct)

What does Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

  • Employment equity for minority groups
  • Cultural preservation funding
  • Rights to education in the minority official language (correct)
  • The right to bilingual government services

Which of the following was NOT one of the terms of the Manitoba Act?

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What is the function of scrip in the context of the Métis?

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Which section of the Canadian Constitution entrenches Aboriginal rights?

<p>Section 35 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an individual right?

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What is a key strategy for understanding rights related to ethnocentrism?

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What is the role of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a category of Individual Rights?

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What is a primary reason some Canadians advocate for Senate reform?

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What is the first-past-the-post electoral system?

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Which groups have collective rights recognized in Canada?

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What is the primary role of civil servants in the Canadian government?

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What impact did the numbered treaties have on Indigenous groups in Canada?

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Which of the following accurately describes the Cabinet in Canada?

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What is the primary characteristic of the First-Past-The-Post voting system?

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What is meant by Proportional Representation?

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Which of the following roles does the Official Opposition primarily serve?

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What defines a lobby group?

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How does an appointed official differ from an elected official?

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Which group does NOT have collective rights recognized in Canada?

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What is the purpose of the Party Platform during elections?

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What is the definition of a riding in the context of Canadian elections?

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Which of the following best explains the government’s perspective on the Numbered Treaties?

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What was one of the assimilation strategies employed by the Indian Act?

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What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to?

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Cabinet ministers?

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What distinguishes individual rights from collective rights?

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Flashcards

Federal System

A system of government where power is shared between a central government (like Canada's) and regional governments (provinces/territories).

Cabinet

A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister from elected MPs. They advise the PM, work together on policy, and manage government departments.

Official Opposition

The political party with the second-most seats in Parliament. They challenge the government's policies and offer alternative ideas.

Civil Servant

A government employee hired based on their skills, not political affiliation. They work to implement laws and policies.

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Constituents/Electorate

Constituents: People represented by an elected official in a specific area. Electorate: All eligible voters in a country or region.

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MP (Member of Parliament)

An elected representative in the House of Commons. They debate laws, represent their area, and make decisions on national issues.

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Individual Rights

Fundamental freedoms and protections guaranteed to each person, regardless of their background.

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Collective Rights

Special rights and protections given to specific groups, like Aboriginal Peoples or Francophones.

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Ethnocentrism

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others, leading to judgment of other cultures based on one's own standards.

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Official Language Minority

A group whose first language is one of Canada's official languages (French or English) but is in the minority in the country or region.

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Section 23 of the Charter

Guarantees the right to education in the official language of the minority, if there is sufficient demand for it.

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Manitoba Act

Created Manitoba as a province with official bilingualism (English and French) and granted land rights to Métis.

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Scrip

Certificates or vouchers issued to Métis people in exchange for land or money, used during the settlement of western Canada.

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Section 35 of the Constitution

Entrenches Aboriginal rights, recognizing and affirming the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Aboriginal Rights

Rights belonging to Indigenous peoples of Canada, recognized in Section 35 of the Constitution. These rights are collective and unique to each Indigenous group, acknowledging their historical presence and unique cultures.

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First-Past-The-Post

A voting system where the candidate with the most votes in a riding wins, even if they don't have a majority (more than half) of the votes. This system is used in Canadian federal and provincial elections.

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Proportional Representation

A voting system where seats in the legislature are allocated to political parties based on the percentage of votes they receive. It aims for a more accurate representation of voter preferences compared to first-past-the-post.

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Appointed

When someone is officially selected for a position by an authority, rather than being elected.

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Party Platform

A set of policies and goals that a political party promotes during an election. The platform outlines the party's stance on key issues and what they plan to do if they form the government.

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Lobby Group

An organization or group that seeks to influence government decisions or public policy in favor of a particular cause, interest, or industry. Lobby groups often try to sway lawmakers through meetings, campaigns, and research.

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Riding

A geographic area or electoral district in Canada represented by an elected official, such as an MP. Each riding has approximately the same population to ensure fair representation.

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Federal Government

The government of Canada that handles national issues like defense, immigration, and foreign relations.

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Provincial/Territorial Governments

Governments within each province or territory that manage regional issues like education, healthcare, and local laws.

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Constituents

The people represented by an elected official.

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Electorate

All eligible voters.

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Fundamental Freedoms

Basic rights guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Example: Freedom of expression (the right to speak your mind, express opinions, and have access to information).

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Mobility Rights

Rights that refer to the freedom to move within Canada and to leave and return to the country. Example: The right to live and work anywhere in Canada (e.g., moving from Quebec to British Columbia for work).

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Study Notes

Senate

  • Senate members are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Benefits for senators are not explicitly stated.
  • Some Canadians believe the Senate should be reformed because of the appointment process, deeming it undemocratic.
  • Debate exists on whether senators should be elected instead of appointed.

Voting Systems and Elections

  • Popular vote versus seat count: The difference between the number of votes received by a candidate and the number of seats in a legislature.
  • First-past-the-post (FPTP) system: In this system, the candidate with the most votes in a riding wins, even if they don't have a majority of the votes.
  • Proportional representation: Seats in the legislature are allocated to political parties based on the percentage of votes they receive.
  • Reform of Canada's election process is a topic of discussion.

Individual and Collective Rights

  • Individual rights: Rights that belong to each person, like freedom of expression.
  • Collective rights: Rights granted to groups based on shared characteristics, such as the rights of Indigenous peoples.
  • Groups with collective rights include Indigenous peoples, Francophones, and Anglophones (French and English-speaking Canadians).
  • These groups collectively have rights due to their roles in the founding of Canada and their unique cultural and linguistic presence.

Individual Rights Categories

  • Fundamental freedoms: Examples include freedom of expression.
  • Democratic rights: Rights related to democratic processes.
  • Mobility rights: Rights to move freely within Canada.
  • Legal rights: Rights related to the legal system.
  • Equality rights: Rights ensuring equality for all.

Media and Bias

  • The media plays a role in shaping public opinion, and bias can exist in media reporting.

Key Historical Issues

  • Indian Act: A law that had the effect of controlling land and resources, and banning traditional practices of Indigenous peoples, impacting assimilation.
  • Internment of Japanese Canadians: The forced relocation and detention of Japanese Canadians during World War II.
  • Labour Unions: Organizations that represent workers' interests.
  • Treaties: Agreements signed between the government and Indigenous groups (Numbered Treaties). These agreements often had conflicting interpretations regarding rights and the sharing of land.

Aboriginal Peoples' Rights

  • Collective rights of Aboriginal peoples are a part of the Canadian Constitution

Francophone Rights

  • Francophones have rights to education in French, and their rights are enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Other Important Concepts

  • Federal vs. provincial/territorial governments: Division of responsibilities.
  • Cabinet: Group of ministers appointed by the prime minister.
  • Constituents and electorate: The people represented by elected officials and all eligible voters respectively.
  • Civil servants: Government employees.
  • Members of Parliament (MPs): Elected representatives in the House of Commons, representing specific constituencies.
  • Lobby groups: Organizations that seek to influence government decisions.

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Test your knowledge on the structure of the Canadian Senate, the different voting systems used in elections, and the importance of individual and collective rights in Canada. This quiz covers the appointment process of senators and the ongoing debates about electoral reform.

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