House Of commons
Where is the House of Commons located
Ottawa, Ontario?
What are members of the Senate called?
Senators
Why is Maple Syrup always so sad
Because it's sappy
What is the judicial branch separate from?
The executive and legislative branch
Who is a part of the executive branch?
The Prime Minister, The Governor General and The Cabinet Minister
What do the MPs in the house of commons spend most of their time doing?
Reviewing and voting on legislation
What age do Senators have to retire?
76
What's a Canadian ghosts favorite food? (worth 100 points)
Boo-tine
What levels of government are included in the Judicial branch?
Federal and provincial
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The Prime Minister.
How many members are in the house of commons
333
What is a Senators Job
Their job is to look at proposed laws from the perspectives of the regions that they represent
What did the snow say to the Rocky Mountains? (worth 100 points)
"I've got you covered!"
What job do you need to have had before you can become a part of the branch?
Lawyer or judge
What is the responsibility of The Minister of State?
Assist the Minister of Cabinet
How bills were represented in the house of commons?
441
What are senators not allowed to do when proposing a law?
They cannot propose laws involving taxes and public money
Name the two seasons of Canada. (worth 100 points)
Winter and July
How big is the committee that selects federal court members?
8 members
What is the responsibility of the executive branch?
Deal with day to day business of government, propose most laws and put laws into action.
How many seats does Alberta have in the house of commons?
34
how many seats does Alberta have?
6
What do you call ten Arctic hares hopping backwards through the snow together? (worth 100 points)
A receding hare line.
What areas does the federal court specialize in?
Intellectual property, maritime law, federal-provincial disputes
Who is a part of the cabinet?
The cabinet includes all of the people with responsibility for different government departments and agencies – also known as portfolios – such as health, finance, and the environment, to name just a few.