Canadas Government Flashcards
When did Canada write their own Constitution?
1982
Does Canada still have a tie to Great Britain?
Yes
Does Canada have their own constitution?
Yes
Are Canadas rules mostly ceremonial?
Yes
What is Canadas type of government?
Parliamentary Democracy
What is the head of state called?
the monarch
Who is the head of state/monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
Who is the governor general?
Julie Payette
Who is the prime minister?
Justin Trudeau
How is the head of state/monarch chosen?
By birthright
How is the governor general chosen?
by the monarch
How is the prime minister chosen?
governor chooses from majority party
How many seats are in the senate?
105 seats
How many seats are in the house of commons?
308 seats
Are there different political parties?
yes
How is the senate chosen?
by the governor
What is the role of a citizen?
To vote
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Do you have to vote?
No
What are the citizens freedoms?
Freedom of speech, religion, and free trial