Government
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- Canada is a federal state and a parliamentary democracy. What is the third key fact about its government?
- In 1867, which law defined the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments?
- Which matter is the responsibility of the federal government?
- Which matter is the responsibility of the provinces?
- Which two matters do the federal government and the provinces share?
- Criminal law is a federal responsibility in Canada.
- What does every province have, similar to the House of Commons in Ottawa?
- The three northern territories have the same status as the provinces.
- A Cabinet minister must resign if the House of Commons defeats the government in a non-confidence vote.
- How many parts does the federal Parliament have?
- Who selects the Cabinet ministers in the federal government?
- Senators serve until what age?
- What must happen before a bill can become law in Canada?
- Who grants royal assent on behalf of the Sovereign?
- What happens to a bill at First Reading?
- At which stage do committee members study a bill clause by clause?
- The Senate does not review bills.
- Who is Canada’s Head of State?
- The Governor General is the head of government and directs the governing of the country.
- Who appoints the Governor General?
- Who appoints a Lieutenant Governor in a province?
- Which three branches of government work together in Canada?
- In a province, who has a role similar to the Prime Minister’s role in the federal government?
- A Commissioner represents the federal government in each of the three territories. The role is ceremonial.