Government
Ridings & Constituencies
Laws and Legislation
Elections / Branches of Government
Charter / Constitution
100
What is the official federal governing party of Canada (NDP, CONSERVATIVE, BLOC QUEBECOIS, LIBERAL)
Conservative Party
100
What determines the size of a constituency (the area it covers)? A. Population density (how many people in the area) B. Ethnic makeup (what races live in the area) C. Age of residents D. Geographical features (mountains, rivers, etc)
A. Population Density
100
During which stage of the passing of a bill does a debate take place in the House of Commons?
2nd reading
100
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? A. Residual B. Judicial C. Executive. D. Legislative
C. Executive
100
Prisoners are given the right to vote under which section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? A. Section 15, Equality Rights B. Section 7 , Legal Rights C. Section 3, Democratic Rights D. Section 2, Fundamental Freedoms
C. Section 3, Democratic Rights
200
What is the official federal opposition party in Canada (NDP, CONSERVATIVE, LIBERAL, BLOC QUEBECOIS)
The NDP
200
How many federal ridings are there currently (Each riding is a seat in the House of Commons)
250-350
200
What is a law called before it officially becomes a law?
A Bill
200
Put these events in the correct order for a federal election? 1. Dropping the writ 2. Balloting 3. Campaigning 4. Tabulation
1,3,2,4
200
Which best describes the amending formula for the Constitution? A. 50% + approval in a referendum B. 60% + approval in a referendum C. Approval by 9/10 Provinces D. Approval by 7/10 Provinces who represent at least 50% of the population
D. 7/10 Provinces representing at least 50% of the population
300
What party earned its first federal seat in last year's election?
Green Party
300
Who organizes a federal election in a riding? A. Polling Officer B. Returning Officer C. Deputy Returning officer D. Chief Returning officer
B. Returning Officer
300
Who works for special interest groups to help influence government legislation? A. A Private Member B. A Whip C. A Lobbyist D. A Minister
C. A Lobbyist
300
Which best describes "first past the post" A. The candidate with 50% + 1 of the votes wins B. Seats are assigned proportionally by percentage C. The candidate with the greatest number of first and second place votes wins D. The candidate with the most votes wins
D. Most votes wins
300
How are a referendum and an opinion poll different? A. They aren't B. Only one tells what the public thinks C. Only one is legally binding D. Only one can be used by all three levels of government
C. Only one is Legally Binding
400
Which is true of minority governments? A. It must seek support from at least one other party B. The PM must call an election within two years C. It must for a coalition (team) with at least one other party D. PM must reach an agreement on all bills with at least one other party
A. Must seek support from at least one other party.
400
The following areas are only under ________________ government jurisdiction. SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, DRIVER'S LICENSES
Provincial
500
What metaphor / simile best describes minority governments? A. Strong as an ox B. Fragile as a House of CardsC. Stubborn as Mule C. Solid as Rock D. Stubborn as a Mule
B. Fragile as a house of cards
500
Immigration falls under which government jurisdiction? (FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL)
FEDERAL
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