Executive Branch
Who is the head of state?
The monarch (King Charles III)
Members of the House of Commons are called what?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
TRUE OR FALSE: The judicial branch is completely co-dependant on the other two branches
FALSE: The judicial branch operates independently from the other two
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional monarchy
What are the three levels of government called?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
What does the Governor General do?
They represent the monarch in Canada and provide royal assent, alongside other duties
TRUE OR FALSE: Senators are appointed by the Governor General
TRUE
What is the highest court in Canada called?
The Supreme Court
TRUE OR FALSE: We vote for the Prime Minister directly
FALSE
Name a responsibility of the federal government
Ex. Military, International Relations, Trade, Fisheries, Indigenous Rights and Issues, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Prime Minister selects the cabinet
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Bills can vary from the House of Commons and Senate, if they cannot decide on specific changes
FALSE: Bills must be accepted in identical form to receive Royal Assent
TRUE OR FALSE: Federal courts deal with most criminal offences, as well as civil and family law and other matters
FALSE: These are dealt with by the provincial/territorial courts
How many federal constituencies (electoral districts) are there?
A. 145
B. 263
C. 343
D. 402
C. 343
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of the municipal government?
A. Parks and Recreation
B. Waste management
C. Snow removal
D. Education
D. Education
Which of these is NOT a part of the Executive Branch?
A. Prime Minister
B. House of Commons
C. Cabinet
D. Monarch
B. House of Commons
How many times, at least, do the Senate and House of Commons read a Bill before it can pass on?
Three each
The Supreme Court
TRUE OR FALSE: You cannot vote without registering and receiving a voter card
FALSE: There are many acceptable forms of ID with or without having received a voter card
What is the leader of provincial government called, and who is the current one in Ontario?
Premier, Doug Ford
Which of these is NOT a role of the Prime Minister?
A. Political party leader
B. MP (Member of Parliament)
C. Lieutenant governor
D. Cabinet leader
C. Lieutenant governor
Bills introduced by the Senate begin with an "S-". What do bills introduced in the House of Commons begin with?
"C-"
What province or territory has only one level of trial court?
Nunavut
Is it possible for a party to win an election with less than half the votes? What would it be called?
Yes, this is a Minority Government
What level of government is responsible for your math curriculum?
Provincial