Citizenship
What is the official language of the Canadian Citizenship test?
French and English
What does the Charter of Rights and Freedom do?
provides rights to every Canadian citizen
what are the three branches of Canada?
legislative, executive, and judicial
what is the minimum age required to vote in federal elections?
18 years old
what is the government responsible
areas of national interest such as immigration, defence and trade with other countries
What part of the Constitution legally protects all Canadians' basic rights and freedoms?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What are some of the rights you are given?
Legal Rights
Language Rights
Natonal defence is the responsibility of which government?
Federal
what do canadians vote for in a federal election
MP's
what is the local goverrnment responsible for?
ensuring local communities run as smoothly and efficiently as possible
What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?
Jenet Austen
how are laws passed in Canada?
The House of Commons, The Senate and the monarch
The Supreme Court is the responsiblility of which branch?
Judicial
what is the current electorial system in Canada
first past the post
what power does the government have?
they can inspect parks, public safety, emergency medical service etc....
Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?
Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Who has the power to change the laws in Canada?
The Parliament of Canada
who is the governor general of canada?
Mary simon
what is the role for the chief electoral officer
its responsible for managing the federal electors
What does the provincial government have power over?
make laws about education, property, civil rights, the administration of justice, hospitals, municipalities, and other local or private matters within the provinces.
What does the NAFTA do?
The NAFTA eliminates all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade and investment between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Who rules the house of commons?
RT Hon Lucy Powell MP
His Majesty King Charles III
only the governer general
Who is in charge of the local government?
an elected Chairman