Parliament
What are the three LEVELS of government in Canada?
federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal
How many MPs sit in the HOUSE OF COMMONS?
343 (338)
Their role is to provide a sober second thought to bills...
The Senate
What is a Lobbyist?
A lobbyist is someone who is hired to influence government officials.
What are the three Branches of the Canadian federal government?
judicial, legislative and executive
How many seats are in the SENATE?
105
Who is the current Governor General and what is their most important role?
Mary Simon, power to give royal assent, stamp of approval on a bill
A lobbyist must do these 2 things:
Must register with the Commissioner of Lobbyists.
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
House of Commons, the Senate and the Governor General.
How many seats must a party have to be considered a MAJORITY government?
over half - 172 seats
What is the Judicial branch responsible for?
Applying and interpreting laws.
List 3 roles of the media in Parliament/government
To inform people about the impact government is having on their lives
Provide Canadians with the opportunity to express their opinions and perspectives
find the truth
Who makes up the Judicial branch?
the Supreme Court as well as the Provincial/Territorial Courts.
How do people become Senators ? (How do they get that job?)
They are appointed/chosen by the current PM
Name 3 roles of the Executive Branch
Proposes laws.
Puts laws into action.
Runs the day-to-day business of the government.
What is the main difference between misinformation and disinformation? use an example
Disinformation is created with the intention of causing harm and spreading incorrect or false information.
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
the Prime Minister (Head of Government), their Cabinet Ministers (ministers of defense, environment etc.) and the Monarch.
What type of electoral system is used in Canada? Provide a 1-2 sentence explanation
FPTP- First Past the Post- the first candidate to receive the MOST votes- not necessarily the MAJORITY of the votes will win.
list the roles of the Legislative branch
Debates, studies and votes on bills.
Makes, proposes and debates laws.
Represents the interests and rights of Canada’s regions.
How Many stages must a bill pass through before becoming law?
first reading, second reading, committee study, report stage, and third reading, all of which must be passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate.
- the bill receives Royal Assent to become law