Municipal Politics and Elections in Canada

<p>American state governments have been more attentive to local decisions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the past, membership was dominated by elites, but this has changed today. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contracts were awarded based on a combination of price and quality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decisions are now subject to more political debate and scrutiny. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized roles promote the control of economic forces over political decisions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Comparing decision-making to a board of directors meeting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independence from political parties and their influence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influence of the reform movement continues to shape municipal politics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urban development is a result of a complex interplay between economic forces and political decisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local issues are not significant enough to attract party involvement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their influence on city decisions is indirect and through other channels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The level of media attention paid to political activity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urban developers have a significant influence on urban development policy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain 23 councillors for the 2012 election (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtaining comparable data is difficult (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing diverse interests within the political entity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2009 to 2011 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the size of the council (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They shouldn't be done under the guise of improved decision-making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>32% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Team Denis Coderre for Montreal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide for the existence of municipal parties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parties receiving more than 15% of the total vote get half of their expenditures refunded. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NPA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stability of municipal political parties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential breakdown of the municipal party system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He did not conduct research to support any particular number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It might invite unforeseen consequences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the council to a mayor and 16 councillors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To align with the preferences shown by citizens. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HRM has a larger population per councillor than the average. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be messy with confusion about motions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They demonstrate representative democracy in action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18.8 per cent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are characterized by more political theatre. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can create inequity among communities of interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating wards along major arteries to the core area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every four years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow for appeals against council decisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population distribution may become unequal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may be overprotected at the expense of urban areas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To eliminate wards altogether. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Convinced voters that political parties thwarts business-like municipal decisions.

The notion that there is no politicized method for road construction decisions.

Governmental and corporate institutions making decisions for local communities.

Contracts should go to those balancing quality and price, not political favors.

Political dynamics at the local level often impacted by external forces.

Modern road decisions are often the subject of real political discussion.

Local government bodies responsible for making decisions for communities.

Preference for decisions in municipal politics without party involvement.

Those advocating for limited political party roles in municipal elections.

Wealthy or influential individuals who historically dominated local governance.

The process where different roles become distinct within complex societies.

Parties at the municipal level struggle due to lack of significant issues.

Political parties cannot thrive solely in municipal contexts due to unimportance of issues.

The variation of roles in society to enhance efficiency and organization.

The significant role of municipal governments in governing city growth and structure.

Powerful economic entities often influence decisions of elected officials.

Costs associated with councils typically represent less than 1% of municipal budgets.

A municipal entity governed by a mayor and 23 councillors, established in 1996.

Halifax council must review its size and boundaries every eight years.

Controversial discussions on maintaining or reducing council sizes occurred in Halifax 2009-2011.

Concerns about council costs are generally exaggerated and unfounded.

Experts provided advice during council size hearings in Halifax.

Changing council size for efficiency claims was cautioned against by experts.

HRM councillors face complex challenges in balancing diverse urban interests after amalgamation.

Former federal Liberal cabinet minister and Montreal mayoral candidate who received 32% of the vote.

The main opposition party in Montreal focused on environmental issues, winning 20 council seats.

A framework for the organization and election of parties at the municipal level which may be breaking down in Montreal.

Terms used in British Columbia for groups similar to municipal parties allowing for candidates to run under a collective name.

Quebec law provides funding for municipal candidates based on their vote percentage, benefiting candidates with over 15% of the vote.

The Non-Partisan Association in Vancouver, known for opposing political parties in municipal governance.

A political party in Montreal that lasted no longer than its founding mayor's career.

Key question in governance, determining the stability and effectiveness of local political representation.

The decision to reduce the HRM council size to 16 councillors and a mayor.

Novack admitted he did not research the ideal number of councillors.

Williams warned that cutting council size might have unforeseen consequences.

Justification for council size based on citizen preferences and comparison to similar municipalities.

The HRM has 22,947 residents for each councillor, based on 2011 population data.

Councillors' interactions often involve shifting voting alliances and discussions.

Municipal councils showcase real decision-making unlike political theatre in higher legislatures.

Meetings where decisions are made, often reported in local media.

The ideal maximum population per municipal ward is 15%.

Groups with shared interests that influence ward boundaries.

Ward distribution can unfairly favor suburban areas over urban.

Urban areas often can't have equal-sized wards due to diverse populations.

Some councils must review ward boundaries every four years.

Citizens can appeal municipal council decisions on wards.

Wards can be designed along major roads, resembling pie slices.

A system that previously aimed to eliminate individual ward representation.