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What is a democracy?
It's a system that allows its citizens to have a say in how the government is run.
How can one be a responsible citizen?
Act out against social, environmental, and economic injustices, vote, volunteer
The three branches of the federal government are...a) judicial, executive, legislative b) municipal, federal, provincial c) municipal, judicial, band council
a) judicial, executive, legislative
What is a bylaw? Give an example of one.
Bylaws are local rules that apply to people in a town or city. Example: no loud noises after 11:00 p.m.
What are taxes? What types of services benefit from it?
Taxes are the money people have to pay to the government to help them provide services and things everyone needs (schools, healthcare, safety etc.)
What are the different levels of government?
Municipal, Provincial, Federal
True or False? Mail is the responsibility of the municipal government.
False. It is the responsibility of the federal government.
The leader of our country is called what?
Prime Minister
The leader of a party in the provincial party is called what?
Premier
Members of Parliament (MPs) are chosen by the Prime Minister. True or False?
False. They are elected by people in their riding.
Which level of government is responsible for education?
The Provinicial Government
What is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments? a) Election b) Authority c) Coercion d) Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
