Government Basics
The name of Canada’s system of government?
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
What document guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians?
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
What are the three branches of government in Canada?
What are legislative, executive, and judicial?
What is the minimum voting age in Canada?
What is 18 years old?
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
Who is Mark Carney?
The official Head of State in Canada
Who is the King/Monarch?
Name one fundamental freedom protected by the Charter.
What is freedom of expression/speech/religion/association?
Which branch makes laws?
What is the legislative branch?
What is a petition?
What is a formal request signed by citizens to bring attention to an issue?
What issue has been the focus of recent reconciliation efforts in Canada?
What is Indigenous rights / residential schools / Truth and Reconciliation?
The role of the Governor General
What is to represent the monarch in Canada?
What is one responsibility of Canadian citizens?
What is obeying the law/voting/serving on a jury/respecting others?
Who is the leader of the executive branch at the federal level?
What is the Prime Minister?
Name one way young people can participate in democracy other than voting.
What is joining a political party, volunteering, protesting, etc.?
What is climate change, and why is it a civic issue?
What is global warming caused by human activity; affects policy, economy, and rights?
What is the level of government responsible for education and health care?
What is the provincial government?
What does it mean to have the right to "equality under the law"?
What is all individuals are treated the same by the legal system?
Which branch interprets and enforces the law?
What is the judicial branch?
What is the purpose of a political party?
What is to represent views, run candidates, and form government if elected?
Name a recent civic protest or movement in Canada.
What are climate marches, Indigenous land protests, etc.?
How often are federal elections held in Canada, at minimum?
What is every four years?
Can rights ever be limited in Canada? If so, how?
What is yes, if it's justified in a free and democratic society under Section 1 of the Charter?
What is the role of the Senate in Canadian government?
What is to review and suggest changes to bills passed by the House of Commons?
What does it mean to be a “global citizen”?
What is being aware of and taking responsibility for global issues such as human rights, environment, etc.?
How can social media influence civic participation?
What is by spreading awareness, organizing movements, and encouraging engagement?