Levels of Government
Which level of government handles national defence and the post office?
Federal
What is the title of the leader of the Canadian Federal Government?
Prime Minister
Which side of the political spectrum generally wants rapid change and social equality?
Left Wing
Which federal service handles sending mail and packages across Canada?
Canada Post
Name one official symbol of Canada.
Canadian Flag, Beaver, or Maple Leaf
Which level of government is responsible for education and healthcare?
Provincial
What is the title of the leader of a Provincial Government?
Premier
Which side of the political spectrum prefers keeping traditional values and less government regulation?
Right Wing
Which national police force is a service run by the federal government?
RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
What is the main way citizens choose their government leaders in a democracy?
Voting / Elections
What is the capital city of Canada where the Federal Government meets?
Ottawa
What do we call an elected representative in the federal House of Commons in Ottawa?
Member of Parliament (MP)
True or False: Left wing politics emphasizes government social welfare programs.
True
Which level of government manages immigration and who can move to Canada?
Federal Government
True or False: Every citizen in Canada has rights that protect their freedom.
True
What is the capital of the City of Kawatha Lakes?
Lindsay
What is the main job of the Prime Minister of Canada?
To lead Canada and all government departments
Name one major Canadian political party.
Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, or Bloc Québécois
Name one thing related to money that the federal government controls.
Taxes, banking, or printing money
What document gives every Canadian citizen basic legal rights?
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is the capital of Ontario?
Toronto
What is the main job of the Premier of Ontario?
To lead the province and all departments
What tool did we use in class to see where our personal opinions fit on the political spectrum?
Vote Compass
True or False: Trains like the Canadian National Railway are part of federal transportation services.
True
True or False: Left wing politics believes religion and government should be kept separate.
True