Government Systems Week 6

What defines a majority government in a parliamentary system?

What is a non-confidence motion?

Which characteristic is typical of a minority government?

Which of the following best describes the House of Commons?

What is a primary function of Senators in Canada?

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in R.v. Morgentaler (1988)?

What characterizes public policy?

Which section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms primarily protects Indigenous rights?

In which form of government is plebiscitary democracy typically seen?

What is a key feature of referendums?

What does the Notwithstanding Clause allow Canadian legislatures to do?

Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of law in Canada?

What principle was reinforced in the Supreme Court ruling regarding Quebec's secession?

In what case did the Supreme Court establish a framework for interpreting Aboriginal rights?

What does the notwithstanding clause in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms allow federal or provincial governments to do?

What is the primary aim of an assimilation policy in relation to minority populations?

Which of the following interactions is associated with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms specifically addresses language rights?

What was the purpose of the Meech Lake Accord in 1987?

Which type of law primarily regulates actions and decisions of government entities?

What safeguards does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provide to ensure equality rights?

What concept describes the social and economic progress of a society measured by life expectancy and education levels?

Which of the following laws is NOT established by legislative bodies like Parliament?

A coup D'état is a gradual overthrow of government typically carried out by a large group.

Policymaking is solely concerned with the implementation of actions without identifying problems.

Guerrilla warfare is a strategy that relies on large-scale conventional forces to engage the enemy.

Alternative Rights movements advocate for nationalism and are often organized through online platforms.

Cultural perspectives in policymaking focus solely on economic benefits and cost considerations.

The Notwithstanding Clause allows for the permanent infringement of certain charter rights by governments.

The Meech Lake Accord of 1987 included provisions that increased federal power over immigration.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure created by Canada to assess a country's overall development.

Modernization theory posits that societies transition from modern to traditional systems.

Administrative law regulates the actions and decisions of private individuals and entities.

The Constitution of Canada does not include protections for mobility rights.

Common law is primarily based on legislative statutes enacted by parliament.

The distinct society clause in the Meech Lake Accord recognizes Quebec as a unique province within Canada.

A majority government requires the ruling party to hold more than half the seats in the legislature to function independently.

A non-confidence motion can lead to the resignation of the government if it receives majority support.

Senators in Canada are elected representatives.

Legislative power allows senators to initiate major legislation, including budget and taxation laws.

Minority governments require significant negotiation and compromise to pass legislation.

Public policy serves as a guide for government decision-making to tackle social issues.

Plebiscitary democracy is characterized by citizens voting directly on legislation and government decisions.

The House of Commons is an appointed chamber in a parliamentary system.

A theocratic dictatorship is governed by military leaders who implement policies based on military law.

Plebiscitary democracy emphasizes indirect citizen involvement in decision-making processes.

In a hegemonic party regime, opposition parties are completely banned from operating.

Assimilation policy aims to integrate minority populations by preserving their distinct languages and identities.

Military dictatorship involves political control by military authorities without a puppet government.

Referendums are a method for electing representatives in a parliamentary system.

The Supreme Court of Canada ruling in R.V. Sparrow established a framework for interpreting Aboriginal rights.

The notwithstanding clause in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows governments to override court decisions that violate individual rights.

How does a majority government achieve stability in passing legislation?

What is a coup D'état and how does it typically differ from other forms of government overthrow?

Describe the significance of a non-confidence motion in parliamentary systems.

Define policymaking and explain its importance in addressing social needs.

Explain how alternative rights movements differ from traditional human rights movements.

What is the primary difference between the roles of majority and minority governments?

Explain the primary function of the House of Commons in a parliamentary system.

What is guerrilla warfare, and what strategies are typically employed in this form of combat?

In the context of public policy, what are the varying perspectives of analysis mentioned, and how do they differ?

What are the powers and limitations of a senator in Canada?

Identify the key elements that characterize public policy.

How do plebiscitary democracy and referendums empower citizens?

Discuss the objectives of an assimilation policy regarding minority populations.

What distinguishes a personal dictatorship from a military dictatorship?

Explain how plebiscitary democracy enhances citizen involvement in governance.

How does a hegemonic party regime systematically disadvantage opposition parties?

Describe the implications of the Notwithstanding Clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What core principle was reinforced by the Supreme Court in the R.V. Sparrow case regarding Indigenous rights?

In what ways does assimilation policy impact Indigenous populations?

What role do referendums play in a democratic society?

Identify one major Supreme Court ruling that addressed the federal-provincial relationship in Canada.

What is the primary aim of the modernization theory in relation to societal development?

Which clause in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows for governmental interruption of certain rights, and under what section is it found?

Identify the two main rights included under Canada's legal framework that protect against discrimination, and explain their significance.

Explain the provisions regarding the distinct society clause as outlined in the Meech Lake Accord.

Define civil law and its primary role in the judicial system.

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure, and why is it an essential tool for assessing a country's progress?

Describe the main difference between statutory law and common law in the context of the Canadian legal system.

What implications did the Meech Lake Accord have on the amendment rules for constitutional changes?