He was the first Prime Minster of Canada of Canada.
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald
100
Who is the current premier of Manitoba?
Who is Brian Pallister
100
The prime minister has 3 main duties, one of these duties consists of leading their caucus in parliament and setting their party platform
What is (political) party leader
100
Members are directly elected by their riding to this for a maximum term of five years.
What is House of Commons.
100
This title is given to the leader of the political party that holds the largest number of seats in the House of Commons.
What is Prime Minister.
200
During this Prime Minister’s leadership the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became a part of the Constitution of Canada.
Who is Pierre Trudeau.
200
Canadian citizens this age and older are permitted to vote.
What is 18 years of age.
200
The Prime Minister is a part of what branch of government?
What is executive branch
200
Members of the House of Commons are called this.
What is MPs (Member of Parliament)
200
this person has the power (and obligation) to call elections when appropriate to do so
What is governor general
300
She was the first and only female Prime Minister in Canada.
Who is Kim Campbell.
300
How many Prime Ministers has Canada had?
What is 22
300
Cabinet members are chosen by whom?
Who is prime minister
300
Members are appointed on a provincial basis and may hold office until they are 75 years of age.
What is Senate.
300
This title is given to the Queen’s representative in Canada.
What is The Governor General, currently the Right Honourable David Johnston
400
The former leader of the conservative party and Prime Minister before Justin Trudeau
Who is Stephen Harper.
400
this word means to change or fix wording in a proposed bill
What is amendment
400
The prime minister is our head of government. name all THREE duties that go along with being the head of government in Canada
What is 1.ask Gov Gen to name new judges + senators
2.appoint cabinet members
3.ask gov. general to call for elections
400
why is the judicial system kept seperate from the other branches of government?
What is to ensure fair legal proceedings involving the government
400
Daniel Blaikie represents the riding of Elmwood-Transcona, he is our.....
Member of Parliament
500
He was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister.
Who is William Lyon Mackenzie King. (22 nonconsecutive years)
500
What is the name given to someone who represents their district in Provincial Politics
What is a Member of Legislative Assembly. (MLA)
500
The prime minister is responsible for addressing Canadians about important issues and representing Canada internationally. What is this duty called
What is National Leader
500
This is possible if a minority government loses a parliamentary vote of confidence.
What is an early election.
500
If the party wins more than half of the seats in the House of Commons or legislative assembly, then the party forms this type of government, which can pass legislation and stay in power much more easily.