Information Is a Central Part of Representative Government Because

question 34

Multiple Choice

Information is a central part of representative government because

• A)candidate access to political information is essential.
• B)government control of information is critical.
• C)citizens must have some knowledge of what their elected representatives are up to.
• D)public information is of value to any governmental institution.

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Definitions:

BNA Act

The British North America Act, 1867, which created the Dominion of Canada by joining Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into a single country under British rule.

Supreme Court of Canada

The highest court in Canada, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting Canadian law and the Canadian Constitution.

Federal Court of Appeal

is an appellate court in the federal judiciary system of a country that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts or administrative tribunals.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

is a foundational document in Canada that outlines the rights and freedoms guaranteed to Canadians, including fundamental, democratic, and legal rights.