1. Draw the political system and differentiate between the two sides.
L <-------------------------------------+------------------------------------->R
Socialism, Change Center Capitalism/Conservatism/Tradition
Higher taxes, social safety net -lower taxes, don't want change, smaller gov
2. What is a political party and why are they important?
-group of likeminded people who believe in the same causes or ideologies that come together to form a party
-gives people choices at election time to align their personal ideals with a party.
3. What are the three levels of government and what is the name of the position that leads each level?
Federal = PM/Prime Minister
Provincial = Premier
Municipal = mayor
4. What is the role of the Governor General?
-open & close parliament
-meet with foreign dignitaries
-sign bills into law (provide royal assent)
-head of the armed forces
5. Who is our current Governor General and why are they historically significant?
Governor General = head of state
Mary Simon is our current GG, she is historically significant because she is the first Indigenous GG
Bonus: name the 5 main political parties in Canada
-Liberal, Conservative, New Democratic Party, Bloc Quebecois, Green
