Civics Unit 2 Test Review

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BNA Act of 1867

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Who - It was written by 32 colony representatives from different parts of Canada
Why - To create a constituition and make all the colonies into one nation. It contained rules for the government.
Where- It was written in Charlottetown PEI and was passed in Britian with Queen Elizabeth signing the document.

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The Seven Years War

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- A war between France and Britain to gain dominance and supremacy of North America.

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Colonies that became the U.S.A.

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- Virginia
- Massachussets
- New Hampshire
- Maryland
- Conneticut
- Rhode Island
- Delaware
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York
- Georgia
- Pennsylvania

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Why the 13 Colonies were created

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To gain independence from Britain and form their own nation

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Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years’ War between France, Britain and Spain. It marked the end of that phase of European conflict in North America, and created the basis for the modern country of Canada.
The Treaty of Paris was signed on 10 February 1763 by France, Britain and Spain and divided the colonies between the sides.

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Colonies/ Provinces that became Canada in 1867

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- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Rupert's Land

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Founding Fathers of Confederation

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- Sir John A Macdonald
- George Etienne Cartier
- Charles Tupper
- Thomas Darcy McGee
- William McDougall

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Bicameral meaning

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- Have two chambers or houses
House of Commons (Canada's parliament elected by the people)
The Senate (Chosen by the Prime Minister)

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Federal System of government

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Involves looking after matters of the whole country

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Why Canada is Considered a pluralist society

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DEFINITION: A society in which different groups with a range of beliefs can influence political life

There are many cultures and canadians have the right to keep their religion. People come from different nationalities and speak different languages.

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BNA Act section 91 Federal powers

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- Taxation
- The Criminal Law
- Banking, incorporation of banks, and issuing money
- Currency
- Military, Militia, and Defence
- Postal Service
- Marriage and Divorce

Located in Ottawa, the nation's capital, the federal government is responsible for issues that affect Canada as a whole country such as international relations, immigration, criminal law, taxes, national defence, and foreign policy.

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BNA Act Section 92 Provincial Laws

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Located in Toronto, Ontario’s capital, the provincial government is responsible for issues that affect the province as a whole such as education, health care, the environment, agriculture, and highways.

The provincial government is made up of elected representatives – called Members of Provincial Parliament or MPPs – from within the province.

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BNA Act Municipal Laws

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The municipal government receives its power from the provincial government. The city or town council decides on by-laws that deal with issues concerning their community such as public parks, libraries, social services, local police and fire services, garbage removal, recycling, and public transportation. Municipal governments are led by mayors in cities and towns and reeves in villages and townships.

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Residual Powers

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Authorities given to state and regional government that are not specified in a nation's constitution

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Shared Powers

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DEFINITION: Powers which are held and exercised by more than one level of government.

Examples: Agriculture
Companies and economic development
Prisons and justice
Fishing
Public works
Transportations and communications
Immigration

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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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- A document a part of the Canadian Constitution,
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms, guarantees the rights of individuals by enshrining those rights, and certain limits on them, in the highest law of the land.

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Patriation of the BNA Act

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The Canadian government moved to patriate (bring home) the constitution from Great Britain and transfer the legislation Canadian authority

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The Formula of Amendment

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The BNA Act can be changed bt agreement of the 7 of 10 provinces making up more than 50% of the population of Canada.

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Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Soverignty

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The same concepts where the legislature is the governing body and the monarch acts only as a symbol

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Direct Democracy VS. Representative Democracy

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Representative Democracy is where the voters elect a politician to make decisions for them. With Direct Democracy, decisions are made by the voters.

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Role of the Queen

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As in all her realms, The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarch, acting entirely on the advice of Canadian Government ministers. She is fully briefed by means of regular communications from her ministers, and has face-to-face audiences with them where possible

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Role of Lieutenant Govner

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The Queen is represented in Canada on a day-to-day basis by a Governor General at the federal level and by a Lieutenant Governor in each of the ten provinces. The Governor General is appointed by The Queen upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada while the Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

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The Senate

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- The Senate carefully examines bills, which are proposed laws.
- The Senate is responsible for protecting the rights and interests of Canadians in all regions
- Members chosen by the Prime Minister and total of 105 seats

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The House of Commons

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A democratically elected body, whose members are known as Members of Parliament (MPs).
- a place where MPs hold the government to account, discuss national issues, and represent constituents’ views
- Members are elected by the people (308)

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The Assembly

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The legislative assembly is the body of people elected in each province and territory to make and pass laws.
- 107 Seats in Ontario

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How important is the vote?

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It is of extreme importance since it os a fundamental democratic right and determines the legitimacy of an elected government

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What is adult suffrage/ franchise?

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Franchise - Is a right given to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services within a location. --- Adult Suffrage - Consist of the extension of the right to vote for all adult citizens

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political party

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A political party is an organization of people which seeks to achieve goals common to its members through the acquisition and exercise of political power

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jurisdiction

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the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

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Constitution of canada

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Formerly the BNA Act and it is the supreme law in Canada outlining Canada's system of government both provincially and federally