Mr E. Civics [CHV 2O1] - Review

The highest court in Canada is:

When a King or Queen is head of State but has no real power, it is called a:

The political party with the second highest number of seats is called:

What is a law called before it becomes a law?

True or False: Canadian Senators are appointed.

The principle that in elections, representation should be based proportionally on population.

The Governor General is a member of:

Who is the Member of Parliament for London-West?

What is the title/position of an elected representative of a federal riding?

he became leader of the federal NDP.

The three (3) levels of Government are:

True or False: In Canada, we vote directly for our Prime Minister.

Who is the current Leader of the Opposition?

The current Governor General is:

How many seats does a party need to become the Majority Government in Canada

The group of ministers who decide what the government policy should be is known as:

The Constitution Act, 1982 requires that no more than ____ years pass between elections.

True or False: The Federal Government is responsible for education, roads and hospitals.

The three (3) branches of Canadian Government are?

What is the top position in the Municipal Government?

True or False: The Progressive Conservative Party holds the majority in Ontario.

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is located in this city:

Who gives Royal Assent to new laws?

True or False: The Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario is Elizabeth Dowdswell.

The level of government responsible for parks and recreation, public transit and libraries.

True or False: An MP represents the federal level; an MPP represents the provincial level.

A governing party that has less than half of the seats in the House of Commons is called:

On the political spectrum, this "side" believes in law and order and maintaining tradition.

On the political spectrum, this "side" believes in free social services and education.

For the purpose of government and elections, each province is divided into __________.