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A nations wealth

should be evenly
distributed between
its people
The needs of the
state come before
the needs of the
individual
Governments should
have less influence
in peoples everyday
lives
Everyone has the
right to vote or elect
who every they
chose to represent
them
It is important to me
that my individual
rights and freedoms
are protected even
though it may hurt
society as a whole
Types of Government
Our Government

Canadas government operates on the


principle of democracy.

Democracy means rule by the people.

A true democracy must include the


following:

Regularly scheduled elections


A choice between at least 2 parties
Universal suffrage
An independent court system
A constitution
There are 2 types of democracies:

Direct Democracy:

oCitizens vote on all decisions made by


government.

Representative Democracy:

oElected representatives make


decisions on our behalf.
oThis is the type of democracy we have
in Canada.
Which type of democracy do you
believe is better? Why?
Canada is also a monarchy:

Monarchy means rule by one person


the Queen.
There are 2 types of monarchies:
Absolute Monarchy:

oKing or Queen has absolute power.

Constitutional Monarchy:

oKing or Queens powers are limited by


a constitution.
oMonarchs role is to provide royal
assent.
oThis is the type of monarchy we have
in Canada

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Other types of government:
Communism:

oIt is the duty of the government to


enforce economic equality.
oThis means that everyone shares
equally in a countrys wealth.

oHow can we achieve this?


oThe rich must be overthrown in a
violent revolution, so that the workers
can take over.

oReality: Communist countries were


actually characterized by censorship,
Other types of government:
Socialism:

oThis is a mild, democratic form of


communism

oHow is it different from communism?


oEquality can be achieved through
elections revolution is not necessary
oGovernment is democratic
oPeople are still allowed to own private
property
oGovernment owns only some aspects
of the economy
Other types of government:
Fascism:

oThe most dominant features of


fascism are

oExtreme nationalism
oPurpose of individual is to serve the
state
oAll resources are used to build a
powerful military
oBelief in action over thought
oBelief in imperial wars of conquest
Canadian types of government:
Conservatism:

oIn Canada, conservative ideas are best


reflected by the Conservative Party which
is currently in power.

oConservatives generally believe that the


government should
oStay out of the economy
oProtect society from evil influences

oThey support ideas such as


oHarsher penalties for criminals
oLow taxes for big business
Canadian types of government:
Liberalism:

oIn Canada, the liberal ideology is best


represented by the Liberal Party.

oLiberals generally believe that the


government should
oKeep taxes low
oAllow more intellectual freedom
(freedom of speech)
oProvide some support for the most
vulnerable members of society

oLiberalism is a mix between

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