Date : 09/19/12 Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

Todays Topic: Canadian Government and Economy

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Essential Question: How does the Canadian government work?

Mrs. Simcox

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Georgia Performance/Common Core Standards

SS6CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. SS6CG3 The student will explain the structure of the national government of Canada.

What are the characteristics of the U.S. government and economy?

Since todays session is recorded; discuss this with your Learning Coach. Make a chart like you see on the next slide and fill it in as your discuss. If your LC is not with you at this time; use the internet to check for the answers. (Hints: Who makes laws? How are laws changed? Who runs the government? How are leaders determined?)

Explore:
Who makes laws? How are laws changed? Who runs the government? How are leaders determined?)

What do you want to know? Your answers go here.

What you know about the United States government.

Canadian Government
Governmental Power is divided between federal and provincial leadership. Representative Democracy voters choose leaders
Democracy PARLIAMENTARY
Voters elect leaders to a lawmaking body parliament Made up of the House of Commons, Senate, & Governor General (Queen)

Parliamentary choses PRIME MINISTER

Runs the government Head of the executive branch of the government Canadas Prime Minister is Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper

3 Levels of Canadian Government

FEDERAL
National defense Foreign affairs Employment insurance Banking Provincial taxes Hospitals Prisons Education Federal taxes Post office Copyright law Criminal law Marriage Property and civil rights Rules of the road Age of majorityw

PROVINCIAL

MUNICIPAL

Building permits and zoning City parks Public transportation Collection of garbage and recycling

Water and sewer services Fire prevention City roads and sidewalks Licensing and control of pets

1. Which type of government describes Canada? a. Autocratic b. Democratic

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2. Which level of government is responsible for education in Canada? a. Federal b. Provincial c. Municipal

3. Who makes parliament?

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4. Which federal official is appointed by the Queen?

And the answers are:

1. B
2. B

3. House of Commons, Senate and Governor General

4. Governor General

Parliament

House of Commons

Most powerful body of Parliament. Members are elected by districts across Canada Usually introduce legislation (laws) Members are appointed by the governor general with the advice of the Prime Minister Can also introduce legislation This role is primarily symbolic or ceremonial Appointed by the queen with the advice of the Prime Minister

Senate

Governor General

Canadas Constitution
It is NOT a single document! The Canadian Constitution Consists of a collection of 25 written documents AND Several unwritten Traditions.

Canadas Constitution
Written Documents
Constitution Act 1867 Constitution Act 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms 14 Acts of British Parliament 4 British Orders-InCouncil 7 Canadian Acts

Traditions and Customs

Prime Minister Political Parties Cabinet Responsible Government the Prime Minister and Cabinet must have the support of the House in order to stay in office

Protects the liberties of Canadian citizens. It is similar to our Bill of Rights.

CANADAS ECONOMY

Free Market Economy

People are free to buy, sell, and produce whatever they want, with limited government involvement Consists of BUSINESS OWNERS and CONSUMERS Individuals can invest in businesses or save their money is a savings account Government provides health care for citizens Government regulates broadcasting, transport, and power companies.

How do Canadians make money?

Atlantic Overfishing has weakened fishing industry. Most people work in manufacturing, mining and tourism Central and Eastern (Quebec and Ontario area) Paper industry, hydroelectric power
Business are reluctant to invest in Quebec due to political uncertainty Ontario Greatest wealth in Canada. Agriculture, manufacturing, forestry and mining

The West Farming and ranching, British Columbia is the largest producer of newsprint (newspaper paper) in the world; also mining, fishing, and tourism The North The territories. Main resources are minerals.

North American Free Trade Agreement

NAFTA (also known as the North American Free Trade Agreement) The United States, Canada, and Mexico participate in free trade Goods flow freely between these countries, most trade restrictions and barriers have been removed.

Venn Diagram Use a Venn diagram to list the differences and similarities between the US and Canadian governments.
CANADA
BOTH

U.S.A.

Independent Practice!
Now, it is your turn to show what you learned. Please log into Study Island (or Coach, USA, etc) and complete the following lesson (s):

Subject: Social Studies - CANADA

Topic: Canadian Government and Economy

Lesson: 2c (parts 1 and 3) and 2d (DO NOT TAKE THE QUIZ!!!!!) Review the Lessons Only!

and/or
Now, it is your turn to show what you learned. Please log into the OLS and complete the following lesson assessments:

Subject: Social Studies - CANADA Unit: 2 Lesson: 6 and 9

If you do not receive a score of 80% or higher, then please review the entire OLS lesson and also attend open office with specific questions.

QuEsTIoNs?
Social Studies Open Office is Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM. If you do not have any questions then please complete your assignments in the OLS and Study Island and you may log out at this time.

See you MONDAY!!!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY!

You will find the recorded link for this session on the daily plan of your OLS once it has posted.
Georgia Performance Standard:

SS6CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. SS6CG3 The student will explain the structure of the national government of Canada.
Lorraine Simcox 6th Grade SS Teacher Georgia Cyber Academy
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