Federal Structure
Who represents the King in Canada's federal government?
The Governor General
Who are members of parliament (MP's) appointed by?
The people within their riding/constituency
Why might someone think the Cabinet is bias?
The Prime Minister decides who is in the Cabinet
What is Canada's electoral process called?
First Past the Post
Why does Ontario have more ridings than Alberta?
Ontario has more people?
Name one of the two parts f Canada's federal government that falls under the "Excecutive Branch"
Prime Minister or Cabinet
How many MPs sit in the House of Commons?
343
If the entire cabinet agrees on a bill, then it can become a law. True or False?
False
Explain the difference between a majority and minority government
Majority government is when the party that wins has more than half of the seats/ridings in the house of commons (172 or more)
Minority government is when a party wins but has less than half the seats (under 172)
What is the head of a government department called a Cabinet BLANK*?
Cabinet Minister
What is the main role of the House of Commons?
Major law making body in Canada
Members of HoC debate, study, and vote on bills
What is a portfolio? (Think of the Cabinet activity we did)
A government department or area of responsibility.
Looking at cabinet portfolios/departments can tell us what about a government?
What issues/areas they care about
Explain the difference between Popular Vote and First Past the Post
Define what a lobbyist is
A lobbyist is someone hired by a group to influence MPs and government officials
What is the next step in the making of a bill after the Cabinet approves it?
Senate studies and votes on Bill
Describe the process of a bill becoming a law.
Cabinet Approval
HoC studies and votes on Bill
Senate studies and votes on Bill
Royal Assent = Law
Supreme Court makes sure the new law does not violate Charter