GOVERNMENT
What is the local authority called that makes decisions for the cities and towns?
The Mayor
True or False- A dictatorship form of government rules with power and force.
True
What is the leader of the Indigenous Community's government called?
Chief and Band Council
What do you call the head of the federal government?
What is his name?
Prime Minister
Mark Carney
Why is Canada a democracy?
Canada is a democracy because the government is elected by its people.
What is the title of the person who runs a province or territory?
Premier
What are the 3 levels of government in Canada?
Federal/Provincial/Municipal
What does democracy mean?
It is a form of government where the people can make themselves heard. They have a say.
True or False- Jeff Leal is the Mayor for all of Ontario?
False- Jeff Leal is only the mayor for Peterborough. There is a different mayor in all of the little towns, villages and cities outside of Peterborough.
What two things does the Judicial Branch include?
Courts and the Justice System of Canada
Who is the MP (Member of Parliament) of Peterborough?
Emma Harrison
Which government manages public services and laws that affect a specific province or territory?
Provincial Government
Who represents the provincial government in the city of Peterborough?
MPP
Dave Smith
What is the job of the Senate?
The Senate-Upper House of parliament reviews and examines bills passed by the House of Commons to fix errors and ensure fairness before they become law...
It has 105 appointed seats in the house.
The Legislative Branch of the government includes two parts. What are they?
Members of the Senate and the House of Commons.
What are 2 responsibilities of the municipal government?
Garbage/city police/recycling/parking by laws/fire
What are 3 responsibilities of the Federal Government?
money/currency/postal service/Canadian Armed Forces
What is the definition of the House of Commons? Is it the "lower house" or the "upper house" of parliament
Lower House
What is the Monarch?
What do the Legislative Branch of parliament do?
Make, review and pass bills which become law
What is the government building called in Ottawa that has the Peace Tower?
Parliament Hill/Centre Block
Who is the mayor of Peterborough?
Jeff Leal
What does the Executive Branch have the power to do?
negotiate and sign treaties
Where does the provincial government of Ontario meet?
Toronto, ON
Where does the provincial government of other provinces and territories meet?
In the capital city of that province or territory.