Government Of Canada Info Flashcards
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
To carry out business of government
What is the purpose of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
To interpret and enforce laws
Who is all included in the executive branch?
3 answers
The Queen
The prime minister
The cabinet
What are the four responsibilities of the Governor General?
Sign all bills into law by giving ‘royal assent’
Officially welcomes representatives of foreign governments to Canada
Reads the speech from the throne
Promotes pride and awareness of Canada
Why does Canada have 3 branches of government?
So they can check and balance each other out
Who is the most powerful political leader in Canada
The prime minister
What does M.P. stand for?
Member of Parliament
What is a political party?
An organization of people with similar ideas
Who choose the group that will be known as the cabinet?
What is the purpose of the cabinet?
The prime minister chooses the cabinet. Its job is to advise and assist the P.M. Each chosen member is given a position of leadership over an area of need in Canada
The M.P.s that are not part of the cabinet are called? What do they do
They are called backbenchers and there job is to be a voice to the places of need in Canada
Who are the territory’s of Canada led by?
Premiers
What does it mean to be non-partisan?
It means a person or group isn’t affected with any political party
What is a constitution?
A set of rules
What is the government?
A ruling body of people
What is parliament
The queen and the two houses
What does the legislative bench do?
Make
Appeal
Repeal laws
Who elects Canada’s speaker?
By a secret ballot of all M.P.s
Is the senate the upper house or lower house?
Upper house
Is the House of Commons know as the upper or lower house?
Lower house
What is a caucus? What happens there?
Is a meeting of members from different political parties. They discuss policies, politics and the parliamentary agenda.
What does the party whip do?
Makes sure everyone is there
Decides where everyone sits
Can discipline people if needed
