Structure of Federal Government (Executive/Judicial)
Structure of Federal Government (Legislative)
100
Name one responsibility of the Federal Government.
Immigration, citizenship, currency, etc...
100
What is a federation?
A federation is a group made up of smaller groups that agree to work together.
100
What does MP stand for?
Members of Parliament
100
What is the Executive Branch responsible for?
The Executive Branch executes (acts on) the federal laws created by the Legislative Branch.
100
What is the duty of the Legislative Branch?
The duty of the Legislative Branch is to propose and pass bills (make laws).
200
The Federal Government makes decisions that affects only part of the country? True / False. If false, provide the correct answer.
False - the Federal Government is responsible for decisions that affect the entire country.
200
Fill in the blanks. In a federation, there is one __________ government, and many _________ governments.
National/federal, regional/provincial
200
Who is Canada's Head of State?
The British Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II
200
Which branch of government is known as Canada's court system?
Judicial Branch.
200
What is the Legislative Branch often referred to as?
Parliament.
300
Local food banks are the responsibility of the Federal Government? True / False. If false, explain.
False - this would be a municipal responsibility
300
What document outlines/describes the responsibilities and powers of each level of government?
The Canadian Constitution.
300
Who is Canada's Head of Government?
The Prime Minister - Stephen Harper
300
Name all the members of the Executive Branch.
Monarch, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and all the federal departments.
300
Who are the members of the Legislative Branch?
Members include the Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons.
400
Which one is not a federal responsibility: citizenship, national parks, Canada Post, education, and immigration?
Education - this is a provincial responsibility
400
What does it mean to have a division of powers?
Division of powers means that the responsibilities/roles of running a country are not all in the hands of the federal government. Instead, this responsibility is divided between all three levels of government.
400
Each province/territory has the same number of MP's? True / False? If false, explain.
False - each province/territory has a different number of MP's
400
Who selects Cabinet Ministers and what is the role of the Cabinet?
The Prime Minister selects Cabinet Ministers. Their role is to provide advice to the Prime Minister and share the responsibility of leadership.
400
Which member of the Legislative Branch is responsible for advising the House of Commons on decisions?
Senate.
500
What group of Peoples are a responsibility of the Federal Government AND what is one thing they are fighting for?
Aboriginals - they are fighting for the right to self-govern themselves.
500
Is co-operation important in a federation? Explain.
Yes, co-operation is very important in a federation because it allows the country to run smoothly. Also, the definition of federation implies working together.
500
What is the role Governor General and why do we have one?
The Governor General represents the British Monarch. We have a Governor General because the Queen does not live in Canada (she lives in England).
500
What is the highest court in Canada? What does it mean to be the highest court?
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in Canada. To be the highest court means that its decisions can not be overruled.
500
What is the term used to refer to the party with the second-most votes/seats in the House of Commons? Where do they sit in the House?
Official Opposition. They sit on the opposite side of the ruling party.