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SS9 Chp 1 Canada's Federal Political System Quiz #1
SS9 Chp 1 Canada's Federal Political System Quiz #1
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Social Studies 9, Canadian Federal Government
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1
How often must elections be called?
Every 5 years
Every year
Every 3 year
Every 4 years
2
Which branch represents the rights and interests of Canada's regions?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
3
How is the Prime Minister of Canada chosen?
leader of the political party with the most seats in the HoC
he/she receives the most votes in a direct vote
leader of the party with the most seats in the Senate
he/she is appointed by the Queen
4
What are cabinet ministers responsible for?
Running different government departments
all are correct
Taking care of a portfolio
help run day to day government
5
Choose the incorrect answer. "The Queen in Canada's Federal Political System...
is the head of government
is the head of state
plays mostly a symbolic role
is represented by the governor general
6
Where do the Members of Parliament sit?
In the House of Commons
In jail
In the Senate
In the Supreme Court
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Which is NOT one of the Prime Minister's main responsibilities?
to choose Senators
to pick Cabinet Ministers
To run the day to day government
to interpret the laws of Canada
8
How many seats are there in the House of Commons
308
105
1867
155
9
Which are roles of the Members of Parliament?
to create legislation
to be a voice for constituents
to follow their party platform
all of these are correct
10
What is not a role of the governor general in Canadian politics?
to propose bills
to attend ceremonies honoring Canadians.
to represent the Queen
to give Royal Assent to bills
11
How are cabinet ministers chosen?
By Popular Vote
By the PM
By the Governor General
By the Queen
12
Where are laws proposed?
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
13
Who is head of government in Canada?
The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Federal Governor
The Governor General
14
Where are laws interpreted and applied?
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
15
Which is the law that describes governance in Canada?
The Meech Lake Accord
The Constitution
The Canada Act
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
16
How does one become a Member of Parliament?
appointed by the Prime Minister
given Royal Assent by the Governor General
win the most votes in their constituency
elected by the senate
17
Canada's government is divided up into how many branches?
2
4
6
3
18
Which is NOT a responsibility of Federal Government?
Finance
Defense
Health
Education
19
What are Canada's 3 branches of government?
local, executive, provincial
municipal, provincial, federal
executive, legislative, judicial
executive, legislative, penitntiary
20
Who is in the executive branch of the Federal Government?
Members of Parliament and Senators
Senators
Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament
Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers
21
The Legislative Branch has said to be bicameral... what does that mean?
it has two people represent it
it has sessions only twice a year
sessions are offered in french and english
it is made up of the house of commons and the senate
22
Where are laws made?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch
23
Where is the Supreme Court of Canada located?
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
24
Which represents Canada's minorities?
The Judiciary
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The House of Commons
25
Which Branch runs the day to day business of government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
