The Three Branches
Who's Got the Power?
Laws, Laws , Laws
House of commons
Government 101
100
Branch that handles day to day government business
What is executive branch
100
Liberal Party, Conservative Party, New Democratic Party (NDP), Bloc Québécois, and Green Party.
What is Political Parties
100
After House Of Commons bill is reviewed here
Senate
100
Winning party holds less than half the seats
Minority Government
100
Capital of Canada
What is Ottawa?
207
The Sovereign's representative in Canada.
Who is governor general
207
A specific government department or policy area that a minister oversees.
What is portfolio
207
final step required for a federal bill to become law?
Royal assent
207
Seats in house of commons
343
207
Responsible for banks
What is Federal Government
300
The highest law in Canada that explains how Canada is governed.
What is the constitution
300
An organization of citizens and candidates who share political values, beliefs, and policy goals.
What is Political Party
300
A proposed law.
What is a bill
300
elected representative who serves in the lower house of a national or state parliament and represents the people living in their electoral district
MP
300
Someone hired to communicate with government officials to influence public policy.
What is a lobbyist
419
Parliament belongs to this branch of government.
Legislative
419
A group of people who look after government departments
What are cabinet ministers
419
Parliamentarians debate and vote on the final version of the bill.
What is third reading
419
The non-elected upper chamber of Parliament.
What is the senate
419
Health and Finance and examples of what
What is government Departments
516
The highest court of appeal in Canada's judicial branch.
What is the supreme court
516
King Charles III
Who is Canada's current Sovereign according to the notes?
516
Name for senate Giving proposed laws another careful review.
What is Sober Second Thought
516
A person who lives within a particular riding.
What is a constituent?
516
To report political developments, investigate government actions, communicate policies, and support public debate.
What is Media