Unit 1: Canadian Political System (ch. 1-2)
Unit 1 Calendar
Unit 1 Handout
Unit Overview (Ppt)
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Textbook: Chapter 1 + 2
FULL textbook here
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Try this for fun and see what comes up!
Build your own coat of arms |
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<--Watch "Intro to Politics" and answer the questions below via Google Classroom for Wed., Sept. 9. Make sure you write in FULL sentences.
1. What does democracy mean? 2. What is the difference between an interventionist government and an individualistic government? 3. Why can it be confusing when we talk about right wing and left wing governments? 4. What are the four reasons why most Canadians support a democratic system of government? |
Watch “Structures of Government, Part 1 +2” and answer the questions below via Google Classroom for Mon. Feb. 3. Make sure you write in FULL sentences.
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1. Why did Montesquieu want there to be three branches of government?
2. What are the three branches of government and what are their responsibilities? 3. What does bicameral mean, and what are the organizations of our federal bicameral legislature called? 4. Why is the seating in the House of Commons significant? 5. What is the job of the official opposition? 6. What does it mean when we say that the Senate is the “sober second thought”? 7. What are the differences between Canadian and American Senators? |
1. What is the difference between the head of state and the head of government AND who is our head of state and our head of government?
2. What’s the difference between a constitutional monarchy and a republic? 3. How does the Prime Minister get the job? 4. What is a cabinet minister? 5. What is a civil servant? (They work for the government to help them enforce the laws) 6. What does responsible government mean? 7. How is the US system of separation of powers different from responsible government? 8. How does a judge interpret the law? 9. What does the Supreme Court focus on? 10. Why is it important for the courts to be independent? |
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Cartoon Analysis: Prime Minister for a Day
Three Branches of Government UPDATED Due Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 via Turnitin by 10pm
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<--Watch “Political Parties" and answer the questions below in your notebook. Make sure you write in FULL sentences.
1. What are political parties? 2. Why does a candidate have a loyalty to their party? 3. What is party solidarity? 4. Why do most Canadians not vote for independent candidates? 5. What are the main parties in Canada’s multiparty system AND where do they fit on the economic spectrum? 6. What are the main parties in the U.S. two party system AND where do they fit on the economic spectrum? 7. Why are political parties more likely to be near the centre of the economic spectrum in a two party system? |
Canada Votes 2019 - Party Platforms
Optional Task: (May be used to replace quiz mark)
Choose ONE Political Party and create a digital infographic (poster with text and visuals) with the information here --> Remember, the text must be brief, point-form and no paragraphs. APA references and in-text citations Submit via Classroom by Monday night |
Watch “Electoral Systems" and answer the questions below in your notebook. Make sure you write in FULL sentences.
1. What does “suffrage” mean? 2. How has voting changed in Canada over time? 3. Why does Canada have a relatively low voter turn out? 4. Why does the size of ridings change? 5. What’s the difference between a periodic election and a fixed date election? 6. What is the difference between getting a vote and getting the seat? 7. Explain First Past the Post, including the issue of artificial majorities. 8. Explain 'Proportional Representation'. 9. What is the downside to Proportional Representation? |
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Updated DATES for House of Commons session + Bill Rationale
-------------------------> **Wednesday, October 7 |
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Significant Responsibilities and the YCJA
Vocabulary:
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