Each level of government has its own elected officials and legislative bodies, such as the House of Commons and Senate at the federal level and the legislatures at the provincial and territorial level. Municipalities are typically governed by a mayor and council.
- What is a representative democracy?
- How does this system compare to other systems around the world? What are the pros/cons of each system of governance?
- What would the world look like if there were no organized governments?
- What do you think are the most important issues facing our country? Why?
- What is the title of the elected representatives of government at the federal, provincial and municipal level? What is the leader of the elected representatives called at each level?
- What is the duty of our elected representatives?
- Who are your local representatives?
- How can you participate in democracy?
Discuss your answers as a class.