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In This Section

This section has two workbooks that prepare you to respond to the Section 2 Inquiry question: What is the structure of Canada's federal political system?

In the workbooks, you will have opportunities to explore the structure of Canada's federal government and the process of decision-making, who is involved, and how decisions impact your identity, citizenship, and quality of life.

Synopses

Workbook 3

Activity 1: Governance

This activity introduces you to the structure of the Canadian federal government by examining this inquiry question: How does the federal political system meet the needs of all Canadians?

Activity 2: Role of Political Parties

This activity introduces you to the importance of the various political parties in Canadian politics through this inquiry question: What is the role of political parties in Canada's federal political system?

Activity 3: The Legislative Branch

This activity introduces you to the process of choosing federal government representatives and the effectiveness of this process through examining these inquiry questions: How are Members of Parliament and senators selected? Are Members of Parliament and senators answerable to you?


Workbook 4

Activity 1: Political and Legislative Processes

This activity introduces you to the process of law-making in Canada's federal government through this inquiry question: How do political and legislative processes meet the needs of all Canadians?

Activity 2: Lobby Groups and the Media

This activity introduces you to outside influences on government decisions through these inquiry questions: What is the role of the media in relation to political issues? How do lobby groups impact government decisions?