Government Of Canada

Question 1

Constitutional monarchy

Answer 1

Constitution limits queens power and Governor General is her representative

Question 2

Who is the head of state

Answer 2

The queen

Question 3

Head of government

Answer 3

Prime minister

Question 4

4 responsibilities of Governor General

Answer 4

1. Sign all bills with royal assent
2. Officially welcome all foreign government representatives
3. Reads speech from the throne
4. Promotes pride and awareness of Canada

Question 5

Who is the most powerful political leader in Canada

Answer 5

Pm

Question 6

M.p.?

Answer 6

Member of parliament

Question 7

Political party

?

Answer 7

An organization of people with similar ideas

Question 8

Who chooses the cabinet

What do they do

Answer 8

The prime minister their job is to advise the prime minister each member is given. A position of leadership in Canada

Question 9

M.p.s that are not part of the cabinet are?

Answer 9

Backbenchers: represent interests of their constituents before the parliament

Question 10

Territories and provinces are lead by?

Answer 10

Premiers

Question 11

Non partisan

Answer 11

A person or group not part of any political party

Question 12

Constitution

Answer 12

Set of rules

Question 13

Government

Answer 13

A ruling body of people

Question 14

Parliament

Answer 14

Queen and 2 houses

Question 15

Legislative branch

Answer 15

Make alter repeal laws

Question 16

House of Commons or the lower house is composed of how many

Answer 16

338 member

Question 17

The 338 members represent a geographical piece of the country know as

Answer 17

Ridings or constituencies

Question 18

The people in s riding are known as?

Answer 18

Constituents

Question 19

How many political areas are I. Manitoba

Answer 19

14

Question 20

The political party with the largest number of m.p. Seats become s

Answer 20

The government

Question 21

If the winning party has less then 155 seats then they are a

Answer 21

Minority government

Question 22

Lost the confidence

Answer 22

When the ruling party introduces money bill and it doesn’t get enough votes then there’s a new election

Question 23

Official opposition

Answer 23

Party with 2nd largest amount of seats

Question 24

Elections are hold every —- years unless—-

Answer 24

5 unless war

Question 25

Who elects the speaker

Answer 25

A secret ballet of mps

Question 26

Senate

Answer 26

Know as the upper house | Blocks or vetos bills the House of Commons tries to pass

Question 27

The senate is know as the

Answer 27

House of sober second thought

Question 28

How does a person become a member of the senate

Answer 28

Appointed by Governor General on prom ministers recommendation

Question 29

Provincial government members are know as

Answer 29

MLAS

Question 30

What is a MLAS

Answer 30

Member of legislative assembly

Question 31

Quebec has members of ________?

Answer 31

National Assembly

Question 32

Ontario has members of

Answer 32

Provincial parliament

Question 33

Territorial assemblies have ?

Answer 33

Commissioners Nunavut has more control

Question 34

Head of a municipal government is a?

Answer 34

Mayor of reeve

Question 35

Local government members work with

Answer 35

Councillors

Question 36

Councillors are elected by a piece of geographic location known as a

Answer 36

Ward

Question 37

Aboriginal elected leaders join together to form a

Answer 37

Band council

Question 38

Party whip

Answer 38

Ensures enough members are in the chamber they choose where they sit and disciplines members who break party ranks

Question 39

Caucus

Answer 39

Confidential meeting of respected politics parties about policies , politics and parliamentary agenda

Question 40

Page

Answer 40

University student who assists the government members

Question 41

Provincial Power

Answer 41

``` Highways Education Drivers licenses Marriage Liquor licences Birth certificates ```

Question 42

Local powers

Answer 42

``` Pools Libraries Sewage Streets Garbage Police and fire ```

Question 43

Federal powers

Answer 43

``` Army Copyright Immigration Passports Postal services Criminal law ```

Question 44

Left

Answer 44

Quick change Don't need tradition Rights of individuals are priority

Question 45

Right

Answer 45

Traditions are important Change is slow Law and order are priority Business is privately owned

Question 46

Origin of left right and centre

Answer 46

French Revolution

Question 47

What are the 3 foundations of our government

Answer 47

The constitution 1867 Original BNA The Canadian charter of rights and freedoms Laws and traditions