Governments and Elections Flashcards
Which is NOT true concerning voting?
- You can vote even if you are not on the National Register of Electors list
- You can vote even if you did not receive a voter information card
- You can be added to the voters’ list at any time, including on election day
- You cannot vote unless you are on the National Register of Electors list
You cannot vote unless you are on the National Register of Electors list
Which one of these is NOT a municipal (local) responsibility?
- Snow removal
- Firefighting
- Policing
- Highways
Highways
How are the House of Commons members chosen?
They are elected by Canadian citizens.
Who becomes the Prime Minister?
The leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons, who is invited by the Governor General to form the government.
How are members of Parliament chosen?
They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding).
What is the name of the Sovereign’s representative in the Territories?
Commissioner
Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held?
The third Monday in October every four years.
How are Senators chosen?
They are chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Which of these are NOT a part of Canada’s system of government?
- Constitutional monarchy
- Parliamentary democracy
- Republic
- Federal state
Republic
Which of these is NOT true concerning the Head of State’s role?
- The Head of State has an important non-partisan role
- The Head of State is a reflection of Canada’s history
- The Head of State directs the government
- The Head of State is the guardian of the Constitution’s freedoms
The Head of State directs the government
What is a majority government?
A party in power that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons.
Which of these is NOT a federal government responsibility?
- Education
- Currency
- Defense
- Citizenship
Education
Who appoints the Supreme Court of Canada’s justices?
The Governor General
What are ridings or constituencies?
Electoral districts
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, Provincial / Territorial, Municipal (local)
What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy?
Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.
Traditionally, how often are Members of Parliament elected for?
Four years
Which of these is NOT a shared responsibility between the Federal and Provincial/Territorial Governments?
- Immigration
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Citizenship
Citizenship
Who is the current Governor General?
Mary Simon
The elected members of both the House of Commons and the provincial and territorial legislatures are responsible for:
- Keeping the government accountable
- All the answers apply
- Passing laws
- Approving and monitoring expenses
All the answers apply
On election day, who do Canadians vote for?
The person they want to have represent them from their electoral district.
Normally, how long a period is the appointment of the Governor General and the Lieutenant Governor?
Five years
What is the name of the Sovereign’s representative in the Provinces?
Lieutenant Governor
Who selects Cabinet Ministers?
The Prime Minister
How does a bill become law?
Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and Royal assent.
Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?
- The exact time of the day to vote
- When to vote (date)
- Where to vote (location)
- A number to call if you require special services
The exact time of the day to vote
How is the voter’s list for federal elections produced?
From the National Register of Electors by the agency Elections Canada.
Canada is divided into how many electoral districts?
308 (or 338 after 2015)
What comprises the provincial legislatures?
The Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly
What are the three parts of Parliament?
Sovereign, Senate, House of Commons
What is the difference between the role of the Queen and that of the Prime Minister?
The Sovereign is the head of state (guardian of the Constitution) and the Prime Minister is the head of government (directs the governing of the country)
Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?
- Education
- Health
- Property and civil rights
- Foreign policy
Foreign policy
In Canada, are you obliged to tell other people how you voted?
No, it’s a secret ballot, you can choose or choose not to tell others
What is the role of opposition parties?
To oppose or try to improve government proposals
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?
Nine
After an election, who is invited to form the government?
The leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons.
How does the government form after an election?
The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power and that party’s leader becomes Prime Minister.
In a parliamentary democracy, who elects the members to the provincial and territorial legislatures?
The people (voters)
Who is the current Head of State?
His Majesty, King Charles III
How are Cabinet members chosen?
By the Prime Minister, most of them from the House of Commons.
On a federal election ballot, what do you mark?
An X next to the name of the candidate
What are the key facts about Canada’s system of government?
It is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, a constitutional monarchy
Which of these is NOT a name for an elected provincial or territorial member?
- Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP)
- Member of Parliament (MP)
- Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
- Member of the National Assembly (MNA)
Member of Parliament (MP)
After an election, which party forms the government?
The political party with the most elected representatives in the House of Commons (seats).
What is the title of the Sovereign’s representative in Canada?
The Governor General
In what document are the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined?
The British North American Act or the Constitution Act
Who is entitled to run in Canadian federal elections?
Any Canadian citizen, 18 years old or older
The Prime Minister and the party in power can run the government as long as?
They have the support or confidence of the majority of the MPs
Who is the current Prime Minister and his/her Party?
Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party
What is the party with the most members of the House of Commons but not in power known as?
The Official Opposition or His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition
What is an electoral district?
A geographic area represented by the MP
Which is NOT a major political party currently represented in the House of Commons?
- Green Party
- Conservative Party
- New Democratic Party
- Liberal Party
Green Party
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
The Sovereign
Who can run in a federal election?
Canadian citizens 18 years or older
Up to what age can Senators serve?
75
When you go to vote on election day, what do you do?
Go to your polling station, bring your voter information card, bring ID and residence proof, mark an X by the candidate of your choice, fold it, and give it to the polling official
Who have major responsibilities on First Nation Reserves?
Band Chiefs and Councillors
What is NOT a responsibility of the Prime Minister and ministers of the Crown (the Cabinet)?
- They make new laws
- They propose new laws
- They prepare the budget
- They make important decisions about how the country is governed
They make new laws
Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?
Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party
