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Question 1Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada? Both the federal and provincial governments must get each other's approval before they can pass new laws The federal and provincial governments work together to find suitable solutions to problems The federal government deals with matters of national interest, and the provinces and territories deal with matters of local interest The provincial governments can only make new laws if the federal government approves Question 2What is a constitutional monarchy? A system of government where a Sovereign reins according his or her best judgement A system of government where a Sovereign reins according to the laws of the constitution A system of government where a Prime Minister reins according to the laws of the constitution A system of government where a Sovereign reins according to his or her wishes Question 3What is the sovereign's role in Canada? Head of the House of Commons Head of State Head of the Cabinet Head of Government Question 4What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today? To act as Head of the Commonwealth To act as Head of the Cabinet To act as Head of the United Nations To act as Head of NATO Question 5What is the role of the Prime Minister? Head of State Head of the Supreme Court Head of the Council of Canadians Head of Government Question 6What is the British North American Act now known as? Constitution Act, 1867 British North American Act The Reformers Bill The Confederation Act Question 7Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility? Currency Education Policing Health Care Question 8What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister? The Sovereign is the Head of State and has very little real power, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and is quite powerful The Sovereign is the Head of State and is represented by the Governor General, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and is represented by the Ministers of the Crown The Sovereign is the Head of State, and the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government but they must work together The Sovereign is the Head of State and is quite powerful, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and has very little real power Question 9Who selects the members of the Cabinet? The Members of Parliament The Prime Minister The people of Canada The members of the Senate Question 10How can we describe the role that the Sovereign plays in Canada's Parliament? The sovereign plays an optional role The sovereign plays a partisan role The sovereign plays a political role The sovereign plays a non-partisan role Question 11What are elected members responsible for? Passing laws, making decisions, and voting for the Prime Minister Approving and monitoring expenditures, making decisions, and choosing the Sovereign Passing laws, approving and monitoring expenditures, and keeping the government accountable Making decisions, choosing the government, and voting for the Prime Minister Question 12What happens during the committee stage of a new bill? Members debate the bill's principles The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses Members can make other amendments Committee members study the bill clause by clause Question 13Who sits in the House of Commons? Members of Parliament, members of the Senate, and, symbolically, the Sovereign Only members of the cabinet Elected Members of Parliament, both the government and the opposition Only members of the government Question 14What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately? Suggest laws, and speak with the Sovereign Choose the Prime Minister and Cabinet members Consider and review bills Settle disputes between people and make new laws Question 15What happens during the report stage of a new bill? Members can make other amendments Members debate the bill's principles The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses Committee members study the bill clause by clause
Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada?
What is a constitutional monarchy?
What is the sovereign's role in Canada?
What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?
What is the role of the Prime Minister?
What is the British North American Act now known as?
Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?
What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?
Who selects the members of the Cabinet?
How can we describe the role that the Sovereign plays in Canada's Parliament?
What are elected members responsible for?
What happens during the committee stage of a new bill?
Who sits in the House of Commons?
What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately?
What happens during the report stage of a new bill?
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