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• Democracy


  A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives
• Political Parties


  • Organizations that represent different political ideologies and vie for power through elections
• Elections


  The process by which citizens choose leaders and make decisions on public policies
• Parliament


  The legislative branch of the Canadian government, which consists of the House of Commons and the Senate
• Prime Minister


  The head of government in Canada, who leads the executive branch and is typically the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons
• Representative Democracy


  Involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf, as seen in Canada's parliamentary system
• Socrates’ and Plato’s criticism of direct democracy

  Expressed concerns that direct democracy could lead to mob rule, populism, and the tyranny of the majority due to the lack of expertise and critical thinking among the general population
• The Canadian Political System

  • Parliamentary democracy, federal structure, House of Commons, Senate, Governor General
• Federalism


  Divides powers between the federal government in Ottawa and provincial/territorial governments, allowing for shared responsibilities and a balance of authority
• Indigenous Governance


  Includes elected band councils operating under the Indian Act and hereditary chiefs representing traditional leadership
• The Political Spectrum in Canada

  • Spans from left-wing ideologies like socialism and environmentalism to right-wing ideologies like conservatism and libertarianism
• Party Politics in Canada

  Involves several political parties competing for elected offices at federal, provincial, and municipal levels, each with its own platform, policies, and leaders