Social Studies

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3 Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch 
Includes senators and members of parliament
Their job is to create laws and debate until 75 years old
Judicial Branch 
Includes the Supreme Court of Canada
Executive Branch 
Includes the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers
They run the country and their department
To win an election in Canada, you must get the most ridings
There are 338 members of parliament
How laws are made
1. Bill proposed by member of Parliament
2. Committee stage - committee discusses and studies the bill
3. 2nd reading - members of parliament debate
4. Report stage - amendments considered
5. 3rd reading - members of parliament discuss and debate
6. Senate - passed to senators who suggest changes
7. Royal assent - Governor General must approve for it to become a law
Sales Tax 
Tax paid at the time of buying a product or services and based on a percentage of the price of the product or service.
GST 
Goods and services tax; federal, added tax on most goods and services for domestic consumption, paid by consumers.
PST 
Provincial sales tax; provincial, does not apply to Alberta.
Income Tax 
Tax based on a percentage of a persons income, it is paid to the government.
Tax Base 
All the economic activity in a society, taxed by a government to pay for services// where taxes come from (employed people, businesses, consumers etc) strong economy = large tax base.
Tax Evasion 
Misrepresenting what you earn to avoid paying tax (evading income tax), easiest way to do so is through cash transactions.
Underground Economy 
Economic activity based on buying and selling services and products illegally; illegal product product or legal product without tax.
Black Market 
Another term for underground economy
Progressive Tax 
A type of tax in which those who make more pay more. Ex. $30 000/year = 25%; $100 000/ year = 35%.
Flat Tax 
A type of tax in which everyone pays the same rate no matter how much you make. Ex. 30% for all.
Health Insurance 
An agreement by a company to pay for your health services, in exchange for a fee that you pay each month or year.
Tommy Douglas 
Known as the "father" of Canada's health care system because he championed the idea of having healthcare available and paid for by taxes. He was a part of the NDP's and the 1st premier of Saskatchewan.
Public Health Care 
It is healthcare paid for by taxes, delivered by government.
Taxation Model 
A policy of a political party or government about what to tax (income, purchases), how much to tax and how to spend taxes. Left Wing = high taxes and lots of social programs, Right Wing = low taxes and few social programs.
Median 
A concept In statistics that means the middle number in a set of data organized in order of least to most. Ex. 12, 20, 26, 29, 33, 48, 59 of those numbers 29 is the median.
Political Platforms 
Describes the official policies of a political party. It reflects a variety of issues including those linked to social programs and taxation models. They create platforms to reflect values of members and consult constituents on issues that concern voters.
Social Programs 
Services provided by government to reduce economic inequalities and promote the well-being of citizens. For example healthcare and education.
They technically are not free because they are paid for by taxes and delivered to us by the government.
Are social programs free? Why or why not?
Difference between public and private healthcare
Private healthcare like in America is more like a business run for profit where as public health care like in Canada is a social program and is nonprofit.
Policies of the Canadian Health Act
1. Publicly administered: Run by government for no profit.
2. Comprehensive: Fair care provided by hospitals physicians and surgeons.
3. Universal: available to everyone.
4. Portable: available everywhere in Canada, no matter where you make your home.
5. Accessible: available within a reasonable time and distance.
Federal 
Is the Canadian health act federal or provincial legislation?
Provincial 
Is the responsibility of healthcare federal or provincial?
Citizens with low incomes paid for with taxes 
The American government provides healthcare for which of its citizens?
Pensions for senior citizens in Canada
It is provided by federal government protected by the Old Age Security Act (federal legislation). At age 65, all citizens who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years automatically qualify for a monthly pension, paid for by taxes.
Income assistance in Canada
Provided by federal and provincial programs, each province sets it's own criteria regarding eligibility. Each province has its own legislations, in general, citizens who are unable to meet their basic needs for food, clothing and shelter receive assistance paid for by taxes.
Do you grade 9 students pay income tax? 
Grade 9 students working part time jobs generally don't pay income tax, because there is a minimum amount you need to earn before you are taxed.
Requirements to join a political party
You must be resident of Canada, At least 14 years old, endorse the principles of the party and not be a member of any other political party.
Requirements to form a new federal political party
You must be at least 18 years old, have the endorsement of at least 250 eligible voters in Canada, have a name, and run at least candidate during a federal election.
How political parties in Canada feel about public versus private healthcare
Political parties in Canada support public health care and definitely disagree with private healthcare more because everyone deserves quality healthcare not only those who can afford it.
Five major political parties in Canada
Bloc Québécois, Conservative Party of Canada, Green Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party of Canada.
Two major political parties in the USA
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.