How Government Functions

Question 1

What is a federal system of government?

Answer 1

It is a system of govt where powers are divided between the country and provinces.

Question 2

Name two federal powers.

Answer 2

Banks/Money, Army/Defense, Indian Affairs, Fisheries, Postal Service, Criminal Law, Census, Residual Powers

Question 3

Name two provincial powers.

Answer 3

Local Issues, Health/Welfare, Marriage/Divorce, Education, Social Services, Status of Women, Property Laws, Licenses

Question 4

Name two shared powers.

Answer 4

Taxation, Roads/Highways, Immigration, Agriculture

Question 5

What are residual powers?

Answer 5

Leftover powers that were not included or not thought of in original Constitution.

Question 6

Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?

Answer 6

Governor General

Question 7

Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?

Answer 7

Justin Trudeau

Question 8

Name two facts about the House of Commons

Answer 8

It is where laws are made and the members are elected by the people.

Question 9

Describe the 3 sections of the House of Commons.

Answer 9

1. Executive Branch (PM and Cabinet Ministers) - make big decisions about how the country will run.
2. Legislative Branch (MPs) - debate and try to change laws
3. Judicial Branch (courts) - make sure laws are obeyed