Branches
Important People
Government Basics
Creating A Law
Lobby Groups & Media
100
Which branch is associated with the courts and law?
Judicial Branch
100
This person is the HEAD of the party that wins the MOST seats in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister
100

What is the role of the MP?

To represent the constituents in their riding and to create legislation.

100
What is the FINAL stage of passing a law called?
Royal Assent
100
Which statement is NOT TRUE about the Canadian media? A) the media can expose errors or corruption in government B) the media can influence how people vote C) the media can influence decision that the government makes D) the media is controlled by the government
D) the media is controlled by the government
200
This branch PROPOSES most of the bills that become laws in the House of Commons.
Executive Branch
200
This person fulfills the role of Head of State and carries out the Monarch's responsibilities.
Governor General
200

What are two disadvantages of the Senate?

They can be biased and they are not elected.

200

Who enforces the laws?

Supreme Court and Provincial Court

200
Which of the following actions would a lobbyist NOT be likely to take? A) Hiring a lawyer to sue the government B) Mounting an advertising campaign to increase public awareness C) Offer a politician money to change a law D) Organizing rallies or petitions
C) Offer a politician money to change a law
300
The role of the JUDICIAL BRANCH is to _________ ______.
enforce/interpret/apply the laws
300
The entire PARTY that wins the SECOND most seats in an election is referred to as the ____________ ____________.
Official Opposition
300
What are the three LEVELS of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial and Municipal
300
Debate and vote on the FINAL FORM of the bill in the House of Commons is considered the ______ ____________.
Third Reading
300
Some political parties use ________ _____ before an election to try to convince people to NOT vote for a specific party or parties.
Attack ads
400
This is the BRANCH that makes laws and represents interest and the rights of Canada's regions.
Legislative Branch
400
These people are in charge of a specific portfolio or DEPARTMENT within Canada's government.
Cabinet Ministers
400

What is popular vote?

Total votes cast in the election is looked at and each party receives the same amount of seats.

400
Who usually suggests or comes up with the MAJORITY of the bills that are introduced in the House of Commons? (2 answers)
Cabinet Ministers or Prime Minister
400
What are TWO things lobby groups do to try to gain support and pressure the government?
Any 2 of the following: TV ads/Commercials, Stunts, Social Media, Opinion Polls
500
This branch runs the DAY-TO-DAY business of government.
Executive Branch
500
The most important person (or people) in Canada when it comes to politics. These people have the power to make a HUGE difference and DEMAND what changes need to be made within the government.
Citizens of Canada; Constituents; Voters; Canadians; People
500
Canada recognizes a King/Queen as being the "official" head of state for the country. This means Canada is known as a ___________________ _______________.
Constitutional Monarchy
500
What happens during the SECOND READING?
DEBATE and VOTE on the PRINCIPLE of the bill
500
What is the purpose of a lobby group?
Lobby groups try to convince the government to take action on specific issues.
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