Confederation
This event made Canada a country in 1867.
What is Confederation?
This person leads Canada’s federal government.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This level of government is responsible for education.
What is provincial government?
Before Europeans arrived, First Nations had their own systems of government. True or False.
What is true?
This word means rule by the people.
What is democracy?
Name two of the first four provinces that joined Canada.
What are Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick?
This part of Parliament is made up of elected MPs.
What is the House of Commons?
The leader of Saskatchewan is called the ________.
What is the Premier?
Many First Nations made decisions by this method where everyone agrees.
What is consensus?
This word means control over your own government.
What is sovereignty?
Give one reason the provinces wanted to join together.
What is protection, railway, trade, or stronger economy?
The Senate members are elected or appointed?
What is appointed?
Snow removal and parks are handled by this level of government.
What is municipal government?
Today, many First Nations communities elect a Chief and ________.
What are Councillors?
This level of government serves all Canadians.
What is federal?
This man became Canada’s first Prime Minister.
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?
Name one responsibility of the federal government.
What is immigration, passports, military, criminal law, etc.?
MLA stands for what?
What is Member of the Legislative Assembly?
Treaties are agreements between First Nations and the ________.
What is the Crown (or British government/Canadian government)?
This document or agreement was signed between First Nations and the Crown.
What is a treaty?
Why was building a railway important for Confederation?
It connected the country, improved trade, and helped defend Canada.
Name all three parts of Parliament.
What are the House of Commons, Senate, and Governor General?
Name two responsibilities of the Saskatchewan government.
What are healthcare, education, highways, natural resources?
Why are treaties still important today?
They are ongoing promises about land, rights, and relationships.
This system of government Canada uses comes from Britain.
What is the Westminster system (or parliamentary system)?