The Executive Branch
This person is Canada’s Head of State and has only ceremonial authority.
Who is the Monarch (King Charles the III)?
These three components make up the legislative branch of government (hint: they are parts of the government)
What are the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Monarch?
This is the reason why the judicial branch is politically independent from the executive and legislative branches.
What is freedom from corruption and influence?
This person is Canada’s current Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the role.
Who is Mary Simon?
This representative of the Monarch grants Royal Assent to bills.
Who is the Governor General?
There are this many Members of Parliament in Canada.
What is 338?
This is the highest court in Canada.
What is the Supreme Court of Canada?
This is the maximum term length for Members of Parliament in Canada.
What is 5 years?
This person is the Head of Government and leader of the party with the most seats in Parliament.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This chamber is known as the “house of sober second thought.”
What is the Senate?
There are this many judges on the Supreme Court of Canada.
What is 9?
This daily event in the House of Commons allows the opposition party to challenge proposed Bills and Acts, often showcasing politicians’ debating skills.
What is Question Period?
This principle requires Cabinet Ministers to support all government policies or resign.
What is Cabinet solidarity?
This is the final step in the law-making process before a bill becomes law.
What is Royal Assent?
This person leads the Supreme Court of Canada.
Who is the Chief Justice?
This chamber of Canada’s Parliament is made up of 105 members appointed by the Governor General
What is the Senate?
These officials are appointed by the Prime Minister to manage government departments called portfolios.
Who are Cabinet Ministers?
This principle requires Members of Parliament to support all government policies or resign (and become an independent member).
What is party solidarity?
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by this official on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who is the Governor General?
In Canada, this term refers to a proposed law under consideration by the legislative branch before it is passed and becomes law.
What is a bill?