3. Law and Government of Canada Flashcards
Municipal governments usually have a council that passes laws, these laws only affect the local community and are called
- National Law
- Local Law
- By-Law
- International Law
- By-Law
In Canada’s parliamentary democracy, the people elect members to the House of Commons in Ottawa and to the provincial and territorial legislatures. These representatives are responsible for
- Approving and Monitoring Expenditures
- All of the answers apply
- Passing Laws
- Keeping the Government Accountable
- All of the answers apply
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) serves as the provincial police in all provinces and territories except
- Ontario
- Both Ontario and Quebec
- Newfoundland
- Quebec
- Both Ontario and Quebec
What is Canada’s system of government called?
- Parliamentary democracy
- Constitutional monarchy
- All of the answers are correct
- Federal state
- All of the answers are correct
It is a charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.
- The Canadian Constitution
- The Great Code of England
- The Constitution of Ireland
- Magna Carta
- Magna Carta
The Provinces in Canada are governed by the
- Federal Government
- Sovereign
- Arbitrary Law
- Legislative Assemblies
- Legislative Assemblies
In the parliament, senators are appointed by the
- Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister
- Canadian Citizens
- House of Commons
- Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
- Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister
How are Senators chosen?
- By the Premiers of all provinces
- Appointed by the Queen
- Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
- By the Governor General of Canada
- Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Who is the Head of the Government?
- None of these
- Prime Minister
- Sovereign
- Governor
- Prime Minister
In each Province, who has a role similar to that of the Prime Minister?
- None of these
- Senate Member
- Premier
- Governor
- Premier
Who represents The Sovereign in the Provincial legislature?
- Members of House of Commons
- Prime Minister
- Lieutenant Governors
- Members of Parliament
- Lieutenant Governors
Which of the following is considered as the highest authority court?
- The Federal Bench
- The Supreme Court
- The Municipal Court
- The Queen’s Bench
- The Supreme Court
Who are responsible for running the federal Government Departments?
- Prime Minister
- Cabinet Ministers
- Governor General
- None of these
- Cabinet Ministers
Who is the leader of the Legislatures for all the provinces?
- Queen
- Lieutenant Governors
- Governor Generals
- Premier
- Premier
Which of the following are the only provinces of Canada that have their own police force?
- Toronto and Montreal
- Ontario and Quebec
- New Brunswick and Newfoundland
- Alberta and Nova Scotia
- Ontario and Quebec
