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Social Studies Unit 1 Review

Social Studies Unit 1 Review. Canadian Governance. Chapter 1. How effectively does Canada’s federal political system govern Canada for all Canadians?. How effectively does Canada’s federal political system govern Canada for all Canadians?. Canada’s Constitution Branches of Government

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Social Studies Unit 1 Review

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  1. Social Studies Unit 1 Review Canadian Governance

  2. Chapter 1 How effectively does Canada’s federal political system govern Canada for all Canadians?

  3. How effectively does Canada’s federal political system govern Canada for all Canadians? Canada’s Constitution Branches of Government Who forms the government? Bills --> Laws Aboriginal perspective Media roles Lobbyists

  4. Canada’s Constitution

  5. Canada’s Constitution Law that describes how Canada is governed (rule book) Sets out roles of Monarchy Branches of government Other documents are entrenched (put in it) such as: Charter of Rights and Freedoms Numbered Treaties

  6. Monarchy Britain's Queen is our formal head of state represented by the Governor General Part of the Executive AND Legislative Branch of Government.

  7. Branches of Government Executive Legislative Judicial

  8. Executive Branch WHO?

  9. Executive Branch • WHO? • Prime Minister • Cabinet Ministers • Governor General

  10. PRIME MINISTER ELECTED indirectly The leader of the political party who wins the most seats (ridings) in the House of Commons

  11. CABINET MINISTERS Elected Members of Parliament (MP’s) who are: Part of the governing political party (won the most seats/ ridings) assigned portfolios by the Prime Minister (PM) Examples of portfolios - Minister of Education, Minister of Health , Minister of Defense etc…

  12. GOVERNOR GENERAL Represents the British monarchy in Canada Appointed by the monarch after advisement from the Prime Minister.

  13. Executive Branch WHAT

  14. Executive Branch WHAT Propose MOST laws (MP’s) Puts laws into action (Governor General) Run day to day business of government (Cabinet ministers portfolios)

  15. Legislative Branch WHO

  16. Legislative Branch WHO Members of Parliament (ALL elected MP’s. This INCLUDES the PM & Cabinet Ministers) Senators Governor General

  17. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Elected by constituents (citizens) in a riding (area) in Canada (riding = 1 seat in the House of Commons) Usually part of a political party (Conservative, Liberal, New Democratic, Green , Bloc Quebecois) but may sit as an Independent Represent interests of constituents

  18. SENATORS Appointed by the Prime Minister (PM) Represent Canada’s regions and minority concerns

  19. Governor General Represents the British monarchy in Canada Appointed by the monarch after advisement from the Prime Minister. Must give ROYAL ASSENT to all bills before they can become law

  20. Legislative Branch WHAT Makes laws Represents the interests and rights if Canada’s regions

  21. EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES WHERE?

  22. EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES WHERE Parliament Building (OTTAWA) MP’s = House of Commons Senators = Senate

  23. JUDICIAL BRANCH WHO?

  24. JUDICIAL BRANCH WHO Provincial Court Judges Supreme Court Judges

  25. JUDICIAL BRANCH WHAT? Apply and interpret laws

  26. WHO FORMS THE GOVERNMENT? The Party who wins the most seats in the House of Commons

  27. Who forms our Government?Official opposition?Majority or Minority government? Seats in the House of Commons = 308 Bloc Quebecois - 47 Conservatives won - 143 Independent - 1 Liberals won - 77 New Democrats (NDP) - 36 Vacant - 4

  28. Law Making LEGISLATIVE BRANCH House of Commons (MP’s) --> Senate (Senators)--> Royal Assent (Governor General)

  29. Aboriginal Perspective on Governance in Canada Find it is difficult to have their views represented in the House of Commons because their population is so low. Some choose not to vote because Canada’s government does not reflect their traditions and values. Some associate voting with assimilation (in the past suffrage was given only to those who gave up their heritage)

  30. Media

  31. MEDIA - Deliver information to large audiences • WHO • Radio • Newspaper • TV • Internet • Books • Billboards • Magazines • Film

  32. Lobbyists Someone hired by a group to influence government officials Voice the views of groups on issues that effect their members Lobbyists provide a different perspective and expertise on many issues Lobbyists must be registered and meetings must be documented

  33. CHAPTER 2 To what extent is the justice system fair and equitable for youth?

  34. To what extent is the justice system fair and equitable for youth? Fair & Equitable Criminal Code of Canada Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) Criminal Record Extra Judicial Measures Advocacy Groups Aboriginal Perspective Legal Rights

  35. FAIR & EQUITABLE Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into consideration individual needs and circumstances

  36. CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA 18+ Court is usual consequence Defines adult sentences Allows publication of offenders names in the media Creates criminal records for most offenders

  37. Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) 12-17 Extra Judicial measures are preferred consequences Adult sentencing for 14+ depending on severity of crime Does not allow publication of names UNLESS sentenced as an adult (14+) Allows MOST young offenders to avoid a criminal record

  38. YCJA OBJECTIVES Prevent crime by addressing the circumstances that lead a youth to crime Rehabilitation Reintegration Ensure a youth us given meaningful consequences Keep youth and adults separate in the justice system

  39. Criminal Record A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. Can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions, and travel to other countries

  40. Extra Judicial Measures (Sanctions) An opportunity for youth who admit to their crime to avoid going to court and a criminal record

  41. Advocacy Groups Stand up for rights of people accused of a crime Try to solve the underlying reasons for crime Work independently from the government John Howard Society Elizabeth Fry Society

  42. Aboriginal Perspective on Justice

  43. Legal Rights Why? Remain silent Know why you are being arrested Phone call Have a trusted adult present at the time of a statement Representation (lawyer)

  44. Chapter 3 How Effectively Does Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms Protect your Individual Rights?

  45. How Effectively Does Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms Protect your Individual Rights? Individual Rights & Freedoms Violations in the past Law Making The Work World

  46. Individual Rights & Freedoms Fundamental Freedoms Democratic Rights Mobility Rights Legal Rights Equality Rights

  47. Fundamental Freedoms Express opinion Choose your own religion Organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations Associate with any person or group

  48. Democratic Right Vote for members of the House of Commons and provincial legislature Vote for a new government AT LEAST every 5 years

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