Terms
General Knowledge
Source Based Questions
Fill in the blank
List Three
100
The process of governing
Governance
100
This branch of governments makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
100
Which part is missing from the chart?
Senate
100
The judicial branch includes Canada’s courts of law. All members of the judicial branch come from the __________ profession
Legal
100
List the three branches of government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
200
The total votes cast in an election
Popular Vote
200
The last stage in a bill becoming a law is called ________ ________.
Royal Assent
200
In this political cartoon, which political party is the artist is criticizing?
The Liberal Party because it looks like Carney is copying Pierre's policies.
200
The members of the House of Commons debate, study and vote on laws proposed for Canada, called _______.
Bills
200
List three different agencies in the Cabinet can represent in the House of Commons.
Intergovernmental affairs, Industry, Economic Development for Quebec, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Official Languages, Atlantic Canada Opportunities, Public Safety, Women and Gender Equality, Transport, National Defense, Fisheries, Treasury Board, Crown Indigenous Relations, Northern & Arctic Affairs, Environment & Climate Change, Immigration, Energy & Natural Resources, Transformation & Public Works, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, National Defense, Health, Emergency Management, Community Resilience, Housing & Infrastructure, International Trade, AI & Digital Innovation
300
A phrase repeatedly used by politicians or marketers to present an idea
Slogan
300
This level of government interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements.
Judicial Branch
300
The NRA is the most influential gun rights advocacy group in the USA.
What would be their role or title be based on the political cartoon?
Lobbyist
300
Senators represent the interests and rights of Canada’s regions, and especially Canada’s _____________.
Minorities
300
List the first three steps of how a bill turns into a law
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
400
An opinion based on unchallenged assumptions and is rooted in a person's point of view
Bias
400
How many readings does a bill need to go through in order for it to become a law?
Three readings
400
If someone was more conservative and believed in less government control, where would they likely land on the political spectrum?
D
400
Canada’s government passed the _________ ________________ ______ in December 2006 in response to issues raised by the “sponsorship scandal.”
Federal Accountability Act
400
Which three roles are missing from the chart?
Parliament
Governor General
Cabinet
500
Someone who lives in a riding (area) and is represented by an elected official from that riding.
Constituent
500
The Official Opposition represents the largest party not in government. Which party is the Official Opposition Party in Canada?
The Conservative Party of Canada
500
What do you think this political cartoon is trying to say about the media & bias?
A. The media does not influence politics in any way, it is the politicians who do.
B. The media controls the way in which certain politicians or information are portrayed.
C. The media primarily focuses on trying to show politicians in an unbiased way.
D. The media can show the bigger picture when portraying certain politicians.
B
500
A political party that wins the most number of seats in an election and wins 50% of the seats of the seats in the House of Commons forms what’s called a _________ government.
Majority
500
List three political parties of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada
Bloc Québécois
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Green Party of Canada