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Civics Oct. 15

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

getting elected

mr. melkonian
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in class election assignment

it's going to be fun

several candidates

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In Canada, both federally and provincially, candidates run for election in a riding (electoral district). 308 federal ridings in Canada, 103 provincial ridings.

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riding

defined area where voters elect a member of legislature.
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government determines boundaries

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citizens can vote for one candidate

within their riding. one for parliament and one for provincial
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to be a candidate you must...

18 yrs old + canadian citizen

live in province for at least 6 months before election for provincial
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when we vote

we're picking someone to represent us
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the call

governor general (federal) or lieutenant governor (provincial)
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the candidates

people who are running for the position

the nominations

process by which a person is selected to run for office
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the voters' list

names of citizens eligible to vote

the capaign

promote your platform (things you're going to do)
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the voters

told where/when to vote
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the decision

go to polling station and vote

the count

count votes - includes scrutineers (make sure it's fair)

the winner

self explanatory ;)