Types of Government
What kind of government does Canada have?
Democracy
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
King Charles III
Name the three branches of government.
What are executive, legislative, and judicial?
Where is Parliament located?
Ottawa
What is a bill?
A proposed law
What is a democracy?
A system where citizens vote or elect leaders to make decisions?
Who represents the monarch in Canada?
The Governor General
What does the legislative branch do?
Make laws
What does MP stand for and what do they do?
Members of Parliament and are elected representatives who debate and vote on laws
What is Royal Assent?
Governor General's formal approval that makes a bill a law. "Royal" approval.
What does a democracy ensure for its citizens?
What is fairness, freedom, and equal rights?
How does someone become Prime Minister?
By leading the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons?
What is the job of the judicial branch?
Interpret and apply laws fairly
What does the Senate do?
Reviews laws and ensures regional representation
How many readings are there of a bill?
Three
What is federalism?
A system where power is shared between federal and provincial governments?
Name two key responsibilities of the Prime Minister.
Choosing Cabinet members and setting government priorities?
Who is part of the executive branch?
The Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Governor General?
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
To keep order and ensure rules are followed in the House of Commons
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To hear important legal cases and make final decisions?
What are two responsibilities of the federal government?
Various Answers
What is the Cabinet and who chooses its members?
A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to run departments and make decisions?
What makes the judicial branch independent?
It is separate from the other branches of government for fairness.
What are the name of the two chambers in Parliament?
Senate and House of Commons
What’s the difference between federal and provincial courts?
Federal courts handle national issues, and provincial courts handle most local and criminal cases.