MPs
How many MPs are there in the House of Commons?
343 (if you said 338, that is fine)
This is the current party in charge of Canada (and has been for the last 10 or so years)
Liberal Party
In which branch are bills debated?
Legislative Branch
Name a specific job a cabinet minister might have.
Environment minister, defence minister, minister of foreign affairs, etc...
True or false: senators are elected.
False! They're appointed.
What is the main job of MPs?
To debate and vote on bills
The current official opposition
Conservative Party
In which branch would you find courts?
Judicial Branch
What does portfolio mean for cabinet ministers?
A job / role.
Until what age can senators work?
75
This building in Ottawa is where MPs work.
The Parliament Building (I would also take House of Commons)
Pierre Poilievre is the leader of this party
Conservative Party
In which branch is the Prime Minister running the day-to-day business of the country?
Executive Branch
How many senators are there in Canada?
105
Constituent
This word roughly means one's "political opinion"
Ideology
In which branch is the House of Commons?
Legislative Branch
Who chooses cabinet ministers?
The Prime Minister
What is the role of senators?
To debate and vote on bills (just like MPs!)
This system is how we elect MPs.
This party's colour is orange
New Democrat Party
In which branch is the Governor General?
Executive Branch
True or false: all cabinet ministers are MPs.
False! They can also be chosen (less commonly) from the senate.
What is the nickname of the senate?