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What are the three key elements that define Canada’s Government System? |
| 2 |
In which Act were the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined? |
| 3 |
What is the British North America Act, 1867 now known as? |
| 4 |
In Canada, which of the following are key responsibilities of the federal government? |
| 5 |
In Canada, the provincial governments are responsible for: |
| 6 |
Which responsibilities are shared by both the federal government and the provinces? |
| 7 |
Each province in Canada has its own elected body known as the: |
| 8 |
Which of the following are the responsibilities of elected representatives in Canada's parliamentary democracy? |
| 9 |
Who selects the Cabinet ministers? |
| 10 |
In the federal government, what is the Prime Minister responsible for? |
| 11 |
Cabinet ministers are responsible to the elected representatives, which means they must: |
| 12 |
What are the three parts of Canada's Parliament? |
| 13 |
Members of House of Commons are elected by: |
| 14 |
What is the role of the "House of Commons"? |
| 15 |
How often are members of the House of Commons elected? |
| 16 |
On whose advice does the Governor General appoint Senators? |
| 17 |
How are Senators appointed? |
| 18 |
What must happen for a bill to become law in Canada? |
| 19 |
What is royal assent? |
| 20 |
Who is Canada’s Head of State? |
| 21 |
As Head of the Commonwealth, how many other nations does the Sovereign link Canada to? |
| 22 |
Who represents the Sovereign in Canada? |
| 23 |
How is the Governor General appointed? |
| 24 |
Who is Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, elected in 2021? |
| 25 |
Who served as Canada’s 28th Governor General before Mary Simon? |
| 26 |
Who served as Canada’s Governor General from 2005 to 2010? |
| 27 |
Who was the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada? |
| 28 |
Which Governor General served from 1967 to 1974 and is known for modernizing the office? |
| 29 |
How long does the Governor General usually serve? |
| 30 |
Who represents the Sovereign in each of Canada’s ten provinces? |
| 31 |
What does MLA stand for? |
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What does MNA stand for? |
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What does MPP stand for? |
| 34 |
What does MHA stand for? |
| 35 |
In the three territories of Canada, who represents the federal government and plays a ceremonial role? |
| 36 |
How many judges serve on the Supreme Court of Canada? |
| 37 |
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada? |
| 38 |
What are the levels of government in Canada? |
| 39 |
What are the three levels of government? |
| 40 |
What does "federalism" allow provinces to do? |
| 41 |
How many territories does Canada have? |
| 42 |
What is a "parliamentary democracy"? |
| 43 |
What is one responsibility of members of the House of Commons and provincial and territorial legislatures? |
| 44 |
What are the two types of members in the House of Commons? |
| 45 |
What happens to Cabinet ministers who are defeated in a non-confidence vote? |
| 46 |
What does a provincial legislature consist of? |
| 47 |
What is the federal government responsible for? |
| 48 |
Where are Canada’s Parliament buildings located? |
| 49 |
How are political representatives chosen in Canada? |
| 50 |
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of political representatives? |
| 51 |
Who considers and reviews proposals for new laws? |
| 52 |
What is a proposal for a new law called? |
| 53 |
How many readings must a bill go through in the House of Commons before it can become law? |
| 54 |
What form of government does Canada have? |
| 55 |
What is a "hereditary Sovereign"? |
| 56 |
What does "constitutional monarchy" mean? |
| 57 |
Canada’s Head of State reigns in accordance with: |
| 58 |
What does the Sovereign symbolize in Canada? |
| 59 |
Who is the Head of Government? |
| 60 |
What are the roles of the Head of Government (the Prime Minister) and the Head of State (the Sovereign) in Canada? |
| 61 |
What is the Sovereign’s representative in the provinces called? |
| 62 |
Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor? |
| 63 |
What are the three branches of government? |
| 64 |
Where are provincial and territorial laws passed? |
| 65 |
The head of the province is called: |
| 66 |
Which is the highest judiciary court in Canada? |
| 67 |
Which courts are directly under the Supreme Court of Canada? |
| 68 |
What are the three levels of the Executive Branch? |
| 69 |
What does the Legislative Branch consist of? |
| 70 |
What is the main role of the Executive Branch? |
| 71 |
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch? |
| 72 |
What is the main role of the Judicial Branch? |
| 73 |
The Lieutenant Governor is usually appointed for a term of: |
| 74 |
What type of government does Canada have? |