Civics Quest - Governments Flashcards
1
Q
How many levels of government are there?
A
3
2
Q
What are the levels of government?
A
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
3
Q
What do each of the 3 governments take care of?
A
Federal - foreign policy, immigration, currency
Provincial - health care, education, police
Municipal - Libraries, local police, fire departments, roads, parks, rec.
4
Q
How many branches of government are there?
A
3
5
Q
What are the branches of government?
A
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
6
Q
What are the functions of the branches of government?
A
Executive - implement laws (put into effect)
Legislative - create and change laws
Judicial - interpret and apply all laws in Canada
- ensure rights of Canadians are respected
7
Q
What are three qualities of a P.M.?
A
- Flexible (willing to rule out and listen to other ppl’s opinions, adapt to situations)
- Perseverance (resist to give up)
- Honest (truthful to people)
8
Q
What is the Constitution Act?
A
- Occurred in 1867
- Before known as the British North America Act
- Was structure of judicial system
- Functional document representing legal certification for existence of Canada
