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100

This branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws in Canada.

The Legislative Branch

100

Which level of government is responsible for the army?

Federal

100

This document protects the basic rights and freedoms of people in Canada

What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

100

Who is the current King?

King Charles III

100

What is my name?

Who is Farrell?

200

This group makes sure the laws are followed and carried out in Canada. It includes the Prime Minister.

Executive Branch

200

Which level of government is responsible for schools?

Provincial

200

This right allows people to practice their religion or beliefs without fear of punishment.

Freedom of religion

200

The current Prime Minster (PM)

Who is Justin Trudeau

200

This person is the official leader of Canada, even though he's not Canadian! In Canada, he has a representative called the Governor General.

The King!

300

This group checks if the laws are fair and correct in Canada.

Judicial Branch

300

Which level of government is responsible for hospitals and doctors?

Provincial

300

Name four rights or freedoms protected by the Charter.

Freedom of conscience and religion, thought, belief, opinion, and expression, peaceful assembly, association, right to vote, regular elections, run for office, move freely, leave and return to Canada, life liberty and security, equal treatment, language rights, etc

300

Who is the leader of the opposition

Who is Pierre Poilievre?

300

These two groups of people helps make laws for all of Canada. They meet in a place called Parliament.

House of Commons and the Senate

400

What branch of government are judges in?

The Judicial Branch

400

Which level of government is responsible for public libraries and most of the roads you drive on?

Municipal

400

What is discrimination?

Not being treated equally because of your race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.

400

Who is the Premier of Ontario who was just relected?

Doug Ford

400

What does "PC" party stands for?

What is "Progressive Conservative?"

500

What branch of government are public servants in?

The executive branch

500

Which level of government is responsible for public safety?

All of them!

500

What are three legal rights protected by the Charter?

  • Right to life, liberty, and security of the person (Section 7)
  • Right to be free from unreasonable search or seizure (Section 8)
  • Right to not be arrested or put in jail without reasonable cause (Section 9)
  • Right to be told of the reasons for arrest (Section 10)
  • Right to legal counsel (Section 10)
  • Right to be tried within a reasonable time (Section 11)
  • Right to not be forced to testify against oneself (Section 11)
  • Right to not be subjected to cruel or unusual punishment (Section 12)
  • Right to an interpreter if you don’t understand the language in court (Section 14)
500

What is the name of the speaker in the House of Commons?

Who is Greg Fergus?

500

This person helps represent the Queen in Canada and does important ceremonies and meetings.

What does the Governor General do?