Canadian Government - Review

Canadian Government - Review

By Jillian McArthur

Why do we need a government?

Responsibilities of our government:​

A government is the people and institutions that lead a country, province, territory, or community.

Governments manage the land, resources and people living within its borders.

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In Canada we have a democracy. This means that our leaders are decided by the voting process. You need to be 18 to vote.

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Canadian Democracy​

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Multiple Choice

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 16

• 21

• 17

• 18

Open Ended

A government is the people and institutions that lead a ______. (write one)

It's a group of like-minded people with shared vision and similar values that wish to achieve power through an election.

​What is a political party?

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Multiple Select

A political party shares the same...

• values

• musical preferences

• taste in food

• vision

Federal - responsible for the entire country

Provincial - responsible for a province or territory

Municipal - responsible for a city or town.​

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​Three levels of government

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Open Ended

What is one level of government and its responsibilities?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of the federal government?

• Fisheries

• Immigration

• Libraries

• Trade

Open Ended

What is one role of the provincial government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the municipal government?

• Libraries

• Waste removal

• Highways

• Parks