The leader of the federal government
Who is the Prime Minister
the bill is introduced to the house in which reading?
what is the first reading
Which branch is responsible for proposing and passing laws?
What is the legislative branch
Who can vote in elections
What are citizens above the age of 18
What is royal assent
What is the signing of a bill by the monarch's representative
The leader of the provincial government
who is the Premier
the last step: the bill is signed by who at the federal level?
who is the governor general
Which branch is responsible for interpreting the law to make sure that citizens are treated fairly?
What is the judicial branch
Canada has what type of government containing a word from one of the pillars of democracy?
What is a representative government
What is a MAJORITY government
What is a government with more than 50% of the total house seats
currency and immigration are part of which level of government
what is the federal government
the last step: the bill is signed by who at the PROVINCIAL level?
Who is the lieutenant governor
Which branch is responsible for putting laws into action through ministries
what is the executive branch
What is the name of who an elected official represents?
constituents
What is a constitutional monarchy
A government where there is a SYMBOLIC monarch but the elected officials have the power
Healthcare and education are the responsibility of which level of government
what is the provincial government
Who discusses and makes changes to the bill in the House of Commons?
Who are the Members of Parliament
The division of power into three branches is a system of
What is checks and balances
If a citizen feels that an elected official is incompetent what step can they take to make change?
create a recall petition
What is the official opposition
What is the party with the second most seats
Members of Parliament are part of which level of government
what is the federal level
How many readings does the bill go through?
What is three readings
The ministries led by the Prime Minister are called the
What is cabinet
Members of a riding are called
what are constituents
What is the Speech from the Throne
What is the speech given by the governor general or lieutenant governor to open and close parliament.