Canadian Government
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial and Municipal
This type of government is democratic and citizens vote for the Prime Minister or President
Democracy
This person leads the government and the Cabinet in Canada
The Prime Minister
How old do you have to be to vote in Canada?
You have to be 18 years old!
name the 3 branches of gov
Executive +legislative+ judicial branch
What is the name of the document that protects rights and freedoms of Canadians?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is a dictatorship?
A form of government where one person makes all the rules and decisions without input from anyone else.
The Premier is the head of which level of government?
The Provincial Government
how many ridings or electoral districts are in Canada?
Which branch of government do M.P.'s and Senators belong to?
Legislative
Where do M.P.'s go to work?
The house of commons in Ottawa
This type of government is led by a king, queen, emperor or empress.
Monarchy
This person acts as the Queen's representative when the Queen is not in Canada to represent herself
Governer General
How many female Prime Ministers have there been in Canada?
Only 1 so far! Kim Campbell
The judicial branch is responsible for..... and includes which court?
Interpreting the laws and enforcing them
the Supreme Court of Canada
How are senators appointed?
The prime minister appoints senators
This type of government only allows for one political party and the wealth is supposed to divided among the WORKING class!
Communism
Which level of government is responsible for Education?
Provincial
When did indigenous peoples get the right to vote?
1960
The prime minister and their cabinet belong to this branch of Gov
Executive branch
to review bills created by the house of commons.
to change and improve these bills
and finally to either pass or deny these bills from becoming law
Constitutional Monarchy
CANADA!!!!!
Which level of government is in charge of immigration
Federal
When did women get the right to vote in Canada?
1916 (due to WWI)
describe the responsibilities of the legislative branch
to create, change and get rid of laws