Government #1
The word government refers to...
a) a group of people that work locally
b) a group of citizens, who have been vaccinated
c) a group of citizens, who have been elected to provide leadership, make decisions and pass laws to meet the needs of the people.
c) a group of citizens, who have been elected to provide leadership, make decisions and pass laws to meet the needs of the people.
True or False:
The power to make decisions and laws for an area is called jurisdiction.
True. Jurisdiction refers to the authority or power to make legal decisions and judgments within a certain area or over certain individuals or entities.
What is a cabinet?
A. Mayors
B. A popular group of people
C. Mrs.Dobos and Miss.Jessica
D. A group of advisors
D. A group of advisors
A group of people who have been elected to make decisions for a municipality are called….
a) councillors
b) class
c) students
a) councillors
What is a bill?
A. Money
B. A court of appeal
C. An idea for a new law
D. Legislative assembly
C. An idea for a new law
What level of government looks after issues in a community/ city and small regions?
a) federal
b) local government
c) provincial
b) local government
What is the other name for a local government?
municipal government
True or False:
The municipalities are created by the provincial/territorial government.
True. In many countries, including Canada, municipalities are typically created and regulated by provincial or territorial governments.
Yes or No
Does the municipal government have to report what they do to the provincial/territorial government?
Yes, generally municipal governments are required to report certain information to their respective provincial or territorial governments.
9. What is the head of council called?
a) Mrs. Dobos
b) regional chair
c) mayor
d) none of the above
e) b & c
c) mayor
True or false:
A local governments CANNOT make decisions or laws that go against those made by higher levels of government.
False. Local governments can indeed make decisions or laws that are different from those made by higher levels of government, as long as they do not conflict with the laws and decisions made at the higher levels.
How often does municipal council meet to discuss local issues and make plans?
a) at least 5 times a month
b) at least 1 time a month
c) at least 1 time a year
d) why would they even meet
b) at least 1 time a month
Each political party has:
A. A red cape
B. A platfom
C. An extra branch
D. They don't have anything
B. A platfom
What is a provincial or territorial government usually called?
A. Legislature
B. House of Commons
C. Political party
D. Eagle
A. Legislature
How often does municipal council meet to discuss local issues and make plans?
a) at least 5 times a month
b) at least 1 time a month
c) at least 1 time a year
d) why would they even meet
b) at least 1 time a month
What kind of cases does the provincial Superior Court of Justice hear?
A. Less serious crimes
B. Serious crimes
C. It does not hear any cases
D. Cases involving students who misbehave
B. Serious crimes
How many types of courts are there? Name them.
There are three types:
- A Court of Justice
- A provincial Superior Court of justice
- A Court of Appeal
How many branches are in Canada's federal government? Name them.
There are three branches:
1. Executive Branch
2. Legislative Branch
3. Judicial Branch
What does the Moto on the coat of arm of Canada say?
a) In Latin “a mari usque ad mare” = From sea to sea
b) in Spanish “De la tierra al océano”
=From land to ocean
c) in Greek “Από γη σε ωκεανό”
=From house to house
a) In Latin “a mari usque ad mare” = From sea to sea
Where is our federal government based?
Ottawa, Ontario
True or False. The judicial branch is made up of 4 different courts?
False. It only includes federal courts and provincial and territorial courts.
How many judges are there on the Supreme Court?
9
C = Conservative party
B = Bloc Quebecois
Provincial and territorial governments provide many different types of services. What are the three important areas of responsibility?
A. The Canadian constitution, the governor general, MPs
B. Healthcare, education, military services
C. Education, the senate, the monarch
D. Healthcare, education, natural resources
D. Healthcare, education, natural resources
What does the crown on the coat of arms of Canada represent?
The presence of a British/England monarch as Canada’s Head of State