Branches

Question 1

The Monarchy

Answer 1

-Represented by the governor general (doesn’t play active role in government)
-Formal head of state in Canada

Question 2

Governor General

Answer 2

-Represents the British monarchy in Canada
-Part of legislative & executive branch

Question 3

Executive Branch

Answer 3

-Prime minister, cabinet, & cabinet ministers
-Proposes laws, puts laws into action, & runs day to day business

Question 4

Prime Minister

Answer 4

-Head of government
-Elected as leader of parliament, party, & holds most seats in HOC

Question 5

The Cabinet

Answer 5

-Proposes most ideas to become laws
-Ministers & their portfolios chosen by the PM

Question 6

Legislative Branch

Answer 6

-Makes laws
-Represents interests & rights of Canadian regions & population
-Rep by pop

Question 7

House of Commons

Answer 7

-Major law-making body in federal politics
-Elected members of parliament (representing their district and political party if they have one) debate, study, & vote on bills
-Party with most MP’s forms government

Question 8

Senate

Answer 8

-Senators appointed by PM to represent interests & rights of regions & minorities
-Can propose & reject bills but usually only considers passes them by HOC

Question 9

Judicial Branch

Answer 9

-Applies & interprets laws
-All Canada’s courts
-Responsible for keeping Canadian rights respected
-Members from legal profession
-Separate from others & acts as check on political power