Terminology
Government Branches
Process of making a Law
Reporters and Lobbiers
Bonus
100
What is a constituent?
A constituent is someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from that riding.
100
Who is included in the Executive Branch? ( 2 ) Who are these people?
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
100
Why is a law called a bill in the House of Commons?
It hasn't been accepted as a law yet and signed by the governor general.
100
A phrase repeatedly used by politicians or marketers to present an idea is what?
A Slogan
100
Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?
Mary
200
The part of the Government that makes laws is the_______?
Legislative Branch
200
Who nominates the judges in the judicial branch?
Prime Minister & Cabinet
200
How many readings take place in the Senate?
3 readings.
200
What are some forms of media and what is their main purpose?
newspapers, magazines, film, radio, television, internet, books, billboards. They deliver information and messages quickly to very large audiences.
200
I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Candle
300
What is the Judicial branch?
The Judicial Branch is the part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments.
300
How are Members of parliament elected?
To become elected a candidate must win the most votes in their ridings. They are elected by citizens in the riding.
300
What happens when the bill is rejected in the House of Commons?
The bill will not proceed but the executive branch can try again within a few months.
300
What is an opinion based on unchallenged assumptions?
A Bias
300
What starts with the letter “t”, is filled with “t” and ends in “t”?
A teapot!
400
What is the part of Government responsible for putting laws into action?
EXECUTIVE BRANCH!!
400
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
The legislative branch is also called Canada's Parliament.
400
Royal Assent is when...?
The Govern general signs the bill and then it becomes a law.
400
How does some one become a Lobbyist?
They must register with the commissioner of Lobbyists where they can be hired. They are not random people off the streets
400
When is a door not a door?
When it's "ajar"
500
The people who serve Canadians as employees of government.
What is civil service
500
What power does the Senate have with bills?
The senate has the power to reject bills from the house of commons, but rarely uses this power.
500
What is the main purpose of the senate when reading the bill?
They give a sober second thought and edit anything that seems out of the ordinary
500
What are some lobbies you can think of?
Environmental, Medical, Education, Etc.
500
Where does the one legged waitress work?
I-Hop
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