PSCI 1100 Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers
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PSCI 1100 Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers
Entrenched Constitutional Act - Answer-Laws that are very hard to get rid of.
- Seen as "supreme" laws and are amenable only by extraordinary means
- Are the best way to ensure the rights of citizens will not be violated
Executive Power -...
PSCI 1100 Exam Review Questions
with Correct Answers
Entrenched Constitutional Act - Answer-Laws that are very hard to get rid of.
- Seen as "supreme" laws and are amenable only by extraordinary means
- Are the best way to ensure the rights of citizens will not be violated
Executive Power - Answer-Power to "execute" or administer a law or policy
Federalism/Federal system - Answer-A method of political organization which divides
powers between general and regional governments, each elected by popular suffrage
and sovereignty within its own sphere.
Fiscal Federalism - Answer-An elaborate web of financial relations developed by the
Federal government. Divided into three branches: Taxation, federal spending power,
and equalization payments. Relieve the stress of the provincial government's inability to
finance programs and services with its growing power.
General Limitation Clause - Answer-Indicated in section 1 of the Charter, this section,
also known as the reasonable limits clause, restricts individual rights that are stated in
the Charter to a reasonable limit. (See Oakes Test)
Governor General of Canada - Answer-The Governor General represents the Crown in
Canada. The Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, provides binding advice to the
Governor General as to what policy should be implemented when to call elections and
who should be appointed. They also hold reserve powers, which can be exercised
without — or in spite of — the advice of the Cabinet. While the Governor General may
act more as a figurehead today, they represent a fundamental part of the Canadian
regime and its connection to the British Crown.
Governing Society's Interference with Individuals (according to Mill) - Answer-The
government should only interfere on actions of individuals when they pose a threat to
other individuals in society; besides this, all private matters should be left alone by the
state.
Harm Principle - Answer-JS Mill believes the government shouldn't interfere in the
actions of individuals as long as those actions don't harm other individuals except
themselves
House of Commons - Answer-The elected body of the Canadian parliament that
consists of the MP's from 338 ridings across the country.
, Judicial Review - Answer-The task of defining constitutional terms and determining
whether laws are consistent with them.
Judicial System - Answer-The branch of government that interprets and applies the
constitution and laws into legal cases.
Liberty - Answer-The notion that there exists a sphere of human thought and action
which all individuals can privately make choices for themselves (Without liberty
democracies can go wrong).
List of Rights Enjoyed by Citizens of Liberal Democracies - Answer-- Protection of the
private sphere: Anything not required for government regulation to protect the rights of
everyone
- Respect for minority rights: people in power must assure equal treatment for those in a
minority
- The Rule of Law: Citizens must be able to count on "law and order"
- The government itself is not above the law
- Every government action must be grounded in some legal authority
- The law must be applied equally and impartially
Bicameralism - Answer-The principle of a two-house legislature. One house can't act
without the agreement of the other house.
Bipartisanship - Answer-A policy that emphasizes a united front and cooperation
between the major political parties, especially on sensitive foreign policy issues.
Cabinet Government - Answer-A system of government in which most executive power
is held by the cabinet, headed by a prime minister.
Cabinet Solidarity - Answer-Cabinet solidarity refers to the loyalty of a politician to the
other members of the government, including the Crown. This is demonstrated for
example when the majority of members in a political leader's party support the motion
drafted by their leader. This results in the passing of a law or bill, as well as the
strengthened support for said leader, with no divisions or objections.
Campaign - Answer-A campaign refers to the presentation of a potential political leader
to the public. The potential leader will raise funds and other forms of external support in
order to travel throughout their region and garner more support from citizens who
believe electing them would better their quality of life. Mill would believe both the
support for and the running of a campaign is an excellent form of exercising democracy.
Caucus - Answer-The group of MP's that are members of a particular political party
Confidence Vote - Answer-A formal process in which members of the House of
Commons vote to indicate if they have support for the current government.
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