People

Question 1

Backbenchers

Answer 1

Members of the governing party who are not in Cabinet

Question 2

Deputy Minister

Answer 2

Employed by the government to help run a specific department

Question 3

Governor General

Answer 3

Represents the Queen as a safeguard for democracy. Selected by the Prime Minister.

Question 4

Lieutenant Governor

Answer 4

The provincial representative of the Crown appointed by the Governor General

Question 5

MP’s

Answer 5

Representatives of a party elected by the people. Debate about issues in the HOC

Question 6

Party Whip

Answer 6

Disciplines members if they speak out against their own party

Question 7

Prime Minister

Answer 7

Leader of the Cabinet, head of the Canadian government

Question 8

Public Servants

Answer 8

Employees of the federal government who represent the link between Canadian citizens and government

Question 9

Senators

Answer 9

Appointed by the Governor General on recommendation of the PM

Question 10

Shadow Cabinet Members

Answer 10

MP’s of the official opposition who have been chosen to shadow a Cabinet Minister