Federal Gov
Which one of these is NOT a federal government responsibility?
A. Health Care B. National Security c. Postal service
A.
Which one is NOT a provincial responsibility
A. Licences B. Property Taxes C. HealthCare
B.
Which one of these IS a municipal responsibility
A. Social Assistance B. Postal service C. Property Taxes
C.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.
What is a Cabinet Member?
a Member of Parliament that all Belong to the same political party.
Selected by and given their “portfolio” by the Prime Minister
In charge of a ministry department
What are the three branches of government at the federal level
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
True or False?
The provincial government is responsible for library's
false
True or false? The municipal government is responsible for our roads.
TRICK QUESTION: All branches of government are responsible for our roads.
What is the importance of the Constitutional Monarch to the Government of Canada?
They support the responsibilities regarding the government in our country. They have a figurative role within the government and they represent unity.
What does the Executive Branch include?
Prime minister (have to have majority seats in HOC) and Cabinet
True or false?
Banking is a federal responsibility
True
Define Govern
to make decisions as a government and put decisions into action
Define - Judicial Branch
the part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements
What is the most important function of the Governor General?
To represent the constitutional monarch. They speak with the King/Queen
What does the Legislative Branch include?
House of Commons
Senate
Governor General
True or false
The federal government is ALL OF CANADA
True
Define Executive Branch
the part of government responsible for putting laws into action
What is the first part of the Constitution?
The Constitution Act of 1867/1982
What is the importance of 1982 to the Constitution of Canada?
The Constitution act of 1982 contains the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What is the Official Opposition?
Party with second most seats forms the forms
Role is to keep government “Leader of the Official Opposite” by questioning and challenging them
Select shadow to watch over and critique government
Name three Federal Government Responsibilities.
Military
International Relations
Passports
Define Legislative Branch
- the part of government that makes laws
What is the second and third part of the Constitution?
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Amending Formula
What makes up our Constitution?
The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly known as the British North America Act, 1867) and the Constitution Act, 1982.
What is a minority and a majority government?
Majority Gov - If political party wins majority of seats (51% or more) in the House of Commons, it forms government
Cannot be prevented in trying to pass bills in the Commons as they hold majority of vote
Lasts approximately 4 years
Minority Gov- If political party wins MOST seats, but not a majority, they still form government (a minority government)
Need help of other political parties to help vote and pass bills