components of the canadian government

Question 1

monarch

Answer 1

sovereign head of state (queen, king, emperor, etc)

Question 2

monarch is the official _______ and ________________ in canada

Answer 2

head of state / commander in chief of armed forces

Question 3

the monarch is very ceremonial and is limited by the _____________

Answer 3

constitution

Question 4

does the monarch largely impact decision making in the government?

Answer 4

no

Question 5

does the monarch have a lot of power in other systems (ex. the British Royal Family)?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

how does the monarch relate to the separation of powers?

Answer 6

only has ceremonial functions

constitution power > monarch power

Question 7

governor general

Answer 7

represent the monarch

Question 8

how long does the governor general hold office?

Answer 8

5 years, one renewal

Question 9

what are some responsibilities of the governor general?

Answer 9

make public appearances, sign bills, receive foreign ambassadors and heads of state, help pass laws

Question 10

how does the governor general relate to the separation of powers?

Answer 10

monarch can be in “two places at once”; delivers speeches made by PM staff

Question 11

the prime minister and cabinet

Answer 11

PM= canada’s head of government; most powerful

Question 12

what are some responsibilities of the prime minister?

Answer 12

controls own party, speaks for government, chooses Cabinet members, sets agenda for Cabinet meetings

Question 13

PM + Cabinet = ________

Answer 13

core of government’s executive branch

Question 14

how does the prime minister relate to the separation of powers?

Answer 14

has a lot of power but not absolute power; other responsibilities are divided amongst Cabinet members

Question 15

senate

Answer 15

unelected members of the parliament

Question 16

what are some responsibilities of the senate?

Answer 16

decide whether or not to pass bills

Question 17

how does the senate relate to the separation of powers?

Answer 17

ensure all provinces’ Members of Parliament have an equal voice in the House of Commons

Question 18

House of Commons

Answer 18

elected house of government

Question 19

what are some responsibilities of the House of Commons?

Answer 19

passes laws based on debates and majority approval

Question 20

after the bill is approved by the Cabinet, where does it move?

Answer 20

to the House of Commons