How Canadians Govern Themselves
Question 1 of 70
What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
a. Approved by the King (or Queen)
b. Approved by the Prime Minister
c. Approved by the Governor General
d. Approved by a judge
Question 2 of 70
Which of the following are the responsibilities of the provincial government?
a. Education, health care, natural resources, and policing
b. National defense, health care, citizenship, and firefighting
c. Education, foreign policy, natural resources, and policing
d. National defense, foreign policy, highways, and aboriginal affairs
Question 3 of 70
Who is Canada's Head of State?
a. The Premier of Canada
b. A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King)
c. The Governor General
d. The Prime Minister
Question 4 of 70
What do you call the Queen's (or King's) representative in the provinces?
a. Governor-Lieutenant
b. Queen's (or King's) Governor
c. Lieutenant-Governor
d. Governor General
Question 5 of 70
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?
a. The Governor General
b. The Prime Minister
c. Other judges
d. The people
Question 6 of 70
What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy?
a. The Sovereign (King or Queen) must approve bills before they become law
b. The Sovereign (King or Queen) represents Canadians in Parliament
c. Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (King or Queen) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution
d. The Sovereign (King or Queen) is the lawmaker of Canada
Question 7 of 70
What does 'responsible government' mean?
a. The government must answer to the King or Queen
b. The government must follow international law
c. The government must be transparent with citizens
d. The government must resign if defeated in a non-confidence vote
Question 8 of 70
What are the three key characteristics of Canada's system of government?
a. Federal monarchy, constitutional democracy, parliamentary state
b. Federal state, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy
c. Federal republic, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy
d. Federal republic, democratic parliament, constitutional government
Question 9 of 70
Who selects Cabinet Ministers in Canada?
a. The Prime Minister
b. Members of Parliament
c. The Governor General
d. Voters in federal elections
Question 10 of 70
In which Act are the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined?
a. The Federal Act
b. The Government Act
c. The Responsibilities Act
d. The Constitution Act
Question 11 of 70
What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?
a. The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations, and the Prime Minister is the guardian of constitutional freedoms.
b. The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and the Prime Minister is her aide.
c. The Sovereign is the Head of State, and the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
d. The Sovereign is the guardian of constitutional freedoms, and the Prime Minister selects Cabinet Ministers and is responsible for government operations and policies.
Question 12 of 70
What does the term "responsible government" mean?
a. The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of elected representatives to govern.
b. Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting.
c. The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister.
d. All Canadians are responsible for each other.
Question 13 of 70
How are Senators chosen?
a. By the Premier of all provinces
b. By the Governor General of Canada
c. They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
d. Appointed by the King or Queen
Question 14 of 70
Which of the following are responsibilities of the federal government?
a. National defence, foreign policy, international trade, and Aboriginal affairs
b. National defence, health care, international trade, and Aboriginal affairs
c. Highways, policing, international trade, and criminal justice
d. Education, foreign policy, recycling programs, and Aboriginal affairs
Question 15 of 70
How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?
a. If there is a revolution
b. If the Queen (or King) orders the party to resign
c. If a majority of MPs vote against a major government decision
d. If a minority of MPs vote against a major government decision
Question 16 of 70
Where are the Parliament Buildings located?
a. Toronto
b. Kingston
c. London
d. Ottawa
Question 17 of 70
What is the title of the federal representative who fulfills ceremonial and executive duties in Canada’s three territories?
a. Commissioner
b. Member of the Legislative Assembly
c. "Sir"
d. Lieutenant-Governor
Question 18 of 70
How are Canada’s three territories different from its provinces?
a. They have exactly the same status as provinces but have smaller populations
b. They do not have the status of provinces, but have governments and assemblies that carry out many of the same functions
c. They have no elected assemblies
d. They are represented by a Premier chosen by the Prime Minister
Question 19 of 70
What do you call a law before it is passed?
a. A proposed law
b. A bill
c. A new law
d. A proposal of a law
Question 20 of 70
At what age must Senators retire from the Senate?
a. 70
b. 65
c. 75
d. 80
Question 21 of 70
What is a majority government?
a. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate
b. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons
c. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons
d. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate
Question 22 of 70
Name three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election.
a. Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old, and on the list of electors
b. Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and on the voters' list
c. Working for the government, at least 21 years old, and Canadian citizen
d. Canadian citizen, at least 16 years old, and on the voters' list
Question 23 of 70
What are the three parts of Parliament?
a. The Queen (or King), Governor General and Prime Minister
b. The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate
c. The Queen (or King), the House of Commons and the Senate
d. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate
Question 24 of 70
What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?
a. Member of Parliament.
b. Minister of Parliament.
c. Member of the Patriots.
d. Master of the Province.
Question 25 of 70
How does a bill become a law?
a. The Governors of each province must approve the bill.
b. Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent.
c. Must be signed by the Queen or King.
d. Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament.
Question 26 of 70
Which statement best describes the role of the Judicial branch of government in Canada?
a. They are responsible for passing laws and monitoring expenditures.
b. They interpret and apply the law, ensuring it is consistent with the Constitution.
c. They represent the Sovereign in each province.
d. They form the Cabinet under the direction of the Prime Minister.
Question 27 of 70
What are the elected representatives at the provincial or territorial level usually called?
a. Members of Parliament (MPs)
b. Cabinet Ministers
c. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members of the National Assembly (MNAs), Members of the Provincial Parliament (MPPs), or Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs)
d. Senators
Question 28 of 70
What is a Cabinet Minister?
a. Candidate picked by the Prime Minister.
b. MP picked by the Premier of each province.
c. MP selected by the Prime Minister to run federal departments.
d. MP selected by the Queen (or King) to make laws.
Question 29 of 70
What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
a. Executive, Senate and Judicial
b. Executive, Legislative and Monarchy
c. Executive, Police and Judicial
d. Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Question 30 of 70
Who governs Canada on a daily basis at the federal level?
a. Premier
b. Governor General
c. The Queen (or King)
d. Prime Minister
Question 31 of 70
Which of the following best describes the role of the Queen (or King) in Canada?
a. To make important decisions about how the country is governed
b. To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
c. To run the federal government departments
d. To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
Question 32 of 70
Which of the following is a responsibility of the provinces?
a. Municipal government
b. Navigation
c. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
d. Currency
Question 33 of 70
How long is the Lieutenant Governor appointed for?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 6 years
d. 5 years
Question 34 of 70
Which of the following is the responsibility of the federal government?
a. Highways
b. Currency
c. Health
d. Education
Question 35 of 70
Use one of the following to complete this sentence: The House of Commons is a representative committee ____
a. appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
b. made up of Members of Parliament elected by people.
c. appointed on the advice of the Governor General.
d. made up of members selected by the Prime Minister.
Question 36 of 70
Which of the following is the federal government responsible for?
a. Highways
b. Natural resources
c. Education
d. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
Question 37 of 70
Which statement best describes Canadian federalism?
a. All legislative power is centralized in Ottawa.
b. It forces each province to adopt the same policies as the federal government.
c. It allows provinces to adopt policies tailored to their own populations and provides flexibility to experiment with new ideas.
d. Provinces have no authority or responsibilities and rely entirely on federal directives.
Question 38 of 70
Who is a Premier?
a. The Prime Minister is also called the Premier.
b. A Premier has a role similar to that of the Prime Minister in a federal government.
c. The Commissioner
d. The Governor General
Question 39 of 70
Who is the head of the government in Canada?
a. The Sovereign
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Premier
d. The Commissioner
Question 40 of 70
What are the members of the House of Commons also known as?
a. Commissioners
b. Members of Parliament or MPs
c. None of these
d. Members of the Provincial Parliament (MPPs)
Question 41 of 70
If the government loses a confidence vote in assembly, they:
a. Call for by-elections
b. Can continue
c. Do nothing
d. Must resign
Question 42 of 70
What is the tenure of the Governor General?
a. 4 years
b. 6 years
c. 5 years
d. 7 years
Question 43 of 70
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
a. Federal, provincial, and county
b. Federal, state, and city
c. Federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal
d. Federal, provincial, and rural
Question 44 of 70
Who elects the members to the House of Commons in Ottawa, and to the provincial and territorial legislatures?
a. The Government Employees
b. The Government
c. Prime Minister
d. The people
Question 45 of 70
Traditionally the Members of Parliament are elected by people after how many years?
a. Four years
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Two years
Question 46 of 70
How many judges serve in the Supreme Court of Canada?
a. 7
b. 9
c. 10
d. 5
Question 47 of 70
What is Canada's system of political governance called?
a. Monarchy
b. Parliamentary government
c. Democratic process
d. Benevolent dictatorship
Question 48 of 70
Jurisdiction is shared by federal government and provinces over which of the following sectors?
a. Agriculture and Immigration
b. Interprovincial trade and communications
c. Defence and health
d. Natural resources
Question 49 of 70
Who is the Queen (or King)'s representative in Canada?
a. The Premier
b. The Prime Minister's spouse
c. The Governor General of Canada
d. The Prime Minister
Question 50 of 70
Where are the Parliament Buildings located?
a. Calgary
b. Quebec City
c. Ottawa
d. Toronto
Question 51 of 70
How many levels of government are there in Canada?
a. Ten
b. Five
c. Thirteen
d. Three
Question 52 of 70
How are laws passed?
a. Signed by the Governor General
b. Read by the House of Commons three times
c. Read by the Senate three times
d. All of the above
Question 53 of 70
Every bill or proposed law must be approved by ____ and the Senate before it becomes law.
a. A citizen
b. Queen Elizabeth II
c. All of the above
d. A majority of members in the House of Commons
Question 54 of 70
Each bill is presented ____ times for debate and discussion before given to the senate.
a. Three
b. One
c. Two
d. Four
Question 55 of 70
Who signs the bills to make them law?
a. The Police Chief
b. Governor General
c. Premier
d. Prime Minister
Question 56 of 70
Bills are presented to the Provincial Parliament for ____ readings.
a. Two
b. Three
c. Five
d. Four
Question 57 of 70
Who signs the bills if it is approved by the Provincial Parliament?
a. The Mayor
b. Dalton McGuinity
c. Members of the Provincial Parliament
d. The Lieutenant-Governor
Question 58 of 70
What does M.P.P stand for?
a. Member of the Provincial Parachute
b. Member of the Provincial Police
c. Member of the Provincial Parliament
d. Member of the Provincial Publication
Question 59 of 70
What does the M.L.A. stand for?
a. Member of Legal Aid
b. Member of Legislative Assembly
c. Member of Land Association
d. Member of Land Aid
Question 60 of 70
What does M.N.A. stand for?
a. Member of the National Aid
b. Member of the National Association
c. Member of the National Airline
d. Member of the National Assembly
Question 61 of 70
Which of the following are NOT responsibilities of the Governor General?
a. Chooses the opposition party
b. Performs the ceremonial duties of the Head of State
c. Signs bills to make them law after they had been passed by parliament
d. A and C
Question 62 of 70
The Queen (or King), House of Commons and Senate make up the ____.
a. Parliament
b. Ontario
c. Currency
d. Political Parties
Question 63 of 70
Senators are recommended by the ____ and appointed by the Governor General.
a. Premier
b. Queen (or King)
c. Prime Minister
d. Governor General
Question 64 of 70
What is the government of all of Canada called?
a. Natioanl assembly
b. Legislature
c. Federal
d. Council
Question 65 of 70
What are the elected representatives also known as?
a. Members of the Sovereign
b. Members of Senate
c. Members of Parliament
d. Members of Cabinet
Question 66 of 70
Which of the following is not a responsibility of elected representatives?
a. Approve expenses
b. Keep the government accountable
c. Give news reports
d. Help to pass laws
Question 67 of 70
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the government?
a. Provincial Branch
b. Judiciary Branch
c. Executive Branch
d. Legislative Branch
Question 68 of 70
Which party is currently the Official Opposition at the federal level?
a. The Liberal Party
b. The Independent Party
c. The Conservative Party
d. The New Democratic Party
Question 69 of 70
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Canada's system of government?
a. Constitutional Monarchy
b. Parliamentary democracy
c. Dictatorship
d. A federal state
Question 70 of 70
What does a non-confidence vote lead to?
a. An election
b. A referendum
c. Argument
d. Passing a law