Political System Flashcards
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal
True or False: The Prime Minister is the head of the federal government in Canada.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for making laws at the federal level in Canada.
Parliament
What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?
The Governor General represents the monarch and performs ceremonial duties.
Which level of government is responsible for education in Canada?
Provincial government
Who is the head of the provincial government?
Premier
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of municipal governments? A) Waste management B) National defense C) Local policing
B) National defense
What is the highest court in Canada?
Supreme Court of Canada
True or False: Municipal governments can create their own laws.
True
What document outlines the structure of the Canadian government?
The Constitution Act, 1867
Fill in the blank: The federal government is responsible for __________ policy.
Immigration
What is the primary function of the Legislative Assembly at the provincial level?
To create and pass laws
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a federal political party in Canada? A) Liberal Party B) Green Party of Ontario C) Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta
A) Liberal Party
Who has the authority to appoint Senators in Canada?
The Prime Minister
True or False: Each province in Canada has its own constitution.
False
What is the role of the House of Commons?
To represent the citizens and make laws at the federal level.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the upper house of the Canadian Parliament.
Senate
What is the main purpose of municipal councils?
To govern local municipalities and make decisions on local issues.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following responsibilities falls under provincial jurisdiction? A) Postal service B) Education C) Foreign affairs
B) Education
What is a bylaw?
A law made by a municipal government.
True or False: The Canadian Constitution can only be amended with the consent of all provinces.
False
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada? (As of October 2023)
Justin Trudeau
What is the significance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
It protects individual rights and freedoms in Canada.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for national defense in Canada.
Federal government
What is the primary method by which governments in Canada are held accountable?
Elections
