Canadian Government
What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who is Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Mark Carney
How often are federal elections typically held?
Every four years (maximum) or earlier
What colour is associated with the Liberal Party?
Red
What level of government is responsible for healthcare administration?
Provincial governments
What title is given to the head of government in Canada?
The Prime Minister
Which Prime Minister introduced the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
What voting system does Canada use federally?
First-Past-the-Post (FPTP)
Which party is traditionally linked to Western Canada and conservatism?
The Conservative Party (and historically, the Reform Party)
What section of the Charter protects freedom of expression?
Section 2(b)
How many seats are in the House of Commons?
338
Which PM is known for “sunny ways”?
Justin Trudeau
What term describes a riding that swings between parties?
A swing riding
What is the NDP’s main ideological orientation?
Social democratic / left-wing
What term describes powers shared by both federal and provincial governments?
Concurrent powers
Who represents the monarch at the federal level?
The Governor General
Which PM brought in the Official Languages Act?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
What is the minimum voting age in federal elections?
18 years old
Which party focuses heavily on Quebec nationalism?
The Bloc Québécois
Which Supreme Court case defined the test for secession?
The Secession Reference (Reference re Secession of Quebec, 1998)
What is the constitutional document that patriated Canada in 1982
The Constitution Act, 1982
Who was Prime Minister during the 1995 Quebec referendum?
Jean Chrétien
What type of government forms when no party wins a majority?
A minority government
What party did Preston Manning found in the 1980s?
The Reform Party
What clause allows governments to override certain Charter rights?
The Notwithstanding Clause (Section 33)