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Plato and Aristotle
• Were the first to classify governments according to types of rulers
• This is referred to as a “Typology”
• Both Plato and Aristotle were more concerned with whether or not the government was lawful or lawless.
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Plato
Plato• Described the human
instinct to seek social connections to meet basic needs
• Described the human soul as a chariot with white and black horses representing the good and bad in the soul. The rider of the chariot is the controller – good judgment.
• “The goal of humanity is to bring about happiness within the community. If the community is happy, then the individual citizens are happy.
• Stressed an ideal structure of society and state.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgPJUTltITk
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Aristotle
Aristotle• Inspired by Plato• philosophically questioned
the nature of good and evil. • After Plato’s failed attempts
at ‘correcting’ a societal structure, Aristotle stressed ideals, morality and ethics.
• The realization of oneself was the greatest good
• “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.”
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Rick Mercer Rant – Attack Adds• The human condition often
prevents good judgment. • Do you think that the notion
of the common good is at the fore front of Canadian politicians agenda? Or does personal interest often take priority?
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CAyoHa17HE&feature=player_embedded#
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Types of Government - Terminology
Aristocracy• Form of government where
by which a few popular, wealthy individuals control major political power. Their intentions were for the ‘common good.’
Oligarchy• A small group ruling for
personal interest instead of the good of the community.
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Terminology continued…
Polity• Government ruled by many
exercising authority within a constitutional framework that prevents the oppression of minorities.
Democracy• ‘Mob rule’ - the rule of the
many outside of any legal structure.
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Answers to Politics diagnostic quiz
• Regional and Municipal explained:– Regional governments have jurisdiction
over an area instead of just a town.• City hall would be one central
location– Municipal governments have
jurisdiction over one specific town. • City Hall would be located in that
town– Regional governments therefore are a
form of municipal governments, but the other way around.
1. The three branches of government are:
Legislative, executive and judicial
2. The four levels of government are: (this was a tricky one)
a. National (federal)b. Sub-national (provincial)c. Regional – can be municipald. Municipal – not necessarily regional
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Answers continued
• Rick Norlock – Federal MP
• Lou Rinaldi – Provincial MP
• John Williams – Quinte West Mayor
3. Quinte West Representation:
Federal – Rick NorlockProvincial – Lou RinaldiRegional / Municipal – John Williams
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• Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
• Canadian Prime Minister
4. Head of Government for Quinte West is called: the Mayor
5. Head of Government for Ontario is: called: Premier
6. Head of Government for Canada is called: Prime Minister
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• Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – His Honour, the Honourable David Onley
• Governor General of Canada – His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston
7. Head of State for Ontario: Lieutenant Governor
8. Head of State for Canada: Governor General
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• Ontario Legislature – Queens Park
• Current House of Commons
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• Canadian Senate
9. 107 representatives in the Ontario Legislatire
10. 308 Seats in the House of Commons
11. 105 Senators in the Canadian Senate
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12. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
13. 4 Main Political Parties in Canada:•Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Bloc Quebequois
14. The Role of the Governor General:Represents the Queen (Sovereign) in Canada. The Canadian Governor General is more of a ceremonial / symbolic.
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15. Home of the Governor General – Rideau Hall
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• 24 Sussex Drive – Home of Canada’s Prime Minister
16. Canada has had 22 different people serve as Prime Minister. There have been a total of 27 terms served.
17. The Prime Minister lives at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa – one of 6 ‘residences’ owned by Canadian Federal Government.
18. Speakers in both Houses of Parliament are called: Referee
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• 19. All heads of the government ministries are called: Ministers
• 20. Heads of Ministries are appointed to their jobs by the Prime Minister
• 21. MP’s are elected to work for the good of the citizens of Canada • 22. Minimum Requirements of an MP are: 18 years old
• 23. MP’s keep their job as long as the party is in power
• 24. Governor General apponts the Senators on the recommendations of the Prime Minister
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25. Minimum Requirements of a Senator:
• one must be at least 30 years of age• must possess land worth at least $4,000 in the
province for which he or she is appointed• and must own real and personal property
worth at least $4,000, above his or her debts and liabilities.
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26. Senator Tenure Bill of 2006
• New bill was introduced that clearly defined the length of senators term:
– 8 years long
– Existing senators could remain in power until they reached 75 years of age
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27. The Governor General is appointed.
• The Prime Minister suggests a name to the Monarch, to which she either agrees or disagrees.
• The deciding factor in who is appointed, comes down to the Queen.
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28. There are no minimum requirements of a Governor General• Although the Prime Ministers suggestion to
the Monarch would probably be based on notable accomplishments and Canadian citizenship
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29. The Governor General gets to keep his or her job for at least 5 years.
30. Each political party votes in a representative.
If the party gets a majority of seats in the house of Commons, that person is now the Prime Minister.
31. The minimum requirements of a prime minister: You must be at least 18 years old, and be a member of parliament.
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In Class Task:
• Read pages 4-6 of the text. Please answer questions 2 – 4.