MPs
How do MP's get their jobs?
Elected
How do Senators get their jobs?
Appointed by Prime Minsiter
Who is the official head of state in Canada
Governor General
What electoral system do we use in Canada?
First Past the Post
How many MP's are there in Parliament in 2025?
343
How many Senators do we have in 2025?
105
What branch does the Supreme Court belong to?
Judicial Branch
Who do MP's represent in Parliament?
Constituents
How many Senators are in Alberta?
6
What is a cabinet minister?
An MP given a specific role within the government - usually in charge of a portfolio in the government (ie Minister of Health)
What are the 3 levels of government?
Municipal, Provincial/territorial/Federal
A government that wins less than 50% of the seats in the house of commons is called a
Who do Senators respresent?
Minorities
How does the Governor General get their role?
Appointed by the Monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister
What is the 3rd set in a bill becoming a law?
Committee Stage
What room do MP's meet in within the Parliament buidling?
The House of Commons
Senators provide...... (Finish the sentence)
Sober Second Thought
What does the Governor General do?
Give Royal Assent to bills
What step is the 3rd reading in a bill becoming a law?
Step 5