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Question 1What is the sovereign's role in Canada? Head of State Head of Government Head of the Cabinet Head of the House of Commons Question 2What happens during the second reading of a new bill? Members debate the bill's principles Members can make other amendments Committee members study the bill clause by clause The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses Question 3What 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 4What is the British North American Act now known as? British North American Act The Reformers Bill The Confederation Act Constitution Act, 1867 Question 5How long do Senators serve in the Senate? Until the next general election Until the age of 75 For a period of four years Until the Prime Minister asks them to leave Question 6Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility? Transportation Property rights Social and Community Health Defence Question 7How long does the Governor General serve? Usually a period of five years Usually a period of eight years Usually a period of ten years Usually a period of three years Question 8What are the three parts of Parliament? The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers The government, the opposition, and youth pages The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Lords Question 9Which role has the most power and influence in directing Canada? Head of State Head of the Commonwealth Head of Government Head of the Council Question 10How can a Cabinet "lose the confidence of the House"? If the Prime Minister votes against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House If a majority of the elected representatives vote against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House If a majority of the Cabinet votes against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House If a majority of the opposition Members of Parliament vote against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House Question 11Who chooses the people who work in the House of Commons? The Prime Minister The Sovereign The government The people of Canada Question 12How are Lieutenants General chosen? They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the Premier of the province They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the provincial cabinet They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the British Parliament They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the Prime Minister Question 13What are the three branches of government? The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Executive, Legislative, and Judicial The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers Question 14What is the role of a Lieutenant Governor? To represent the Sovereign at the federal level To represent the Sovereign's point of view in politics To represent the Canadian people To represent the Sovereign at the provincial level Question 15Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada? The federal and provincial governments work together to find suitable solutions to problems Both the federal and provincial governments must get each other's approval before they can pass new laws The provincial governments can only make new laws if the federal government approves The federal government deals with matters of national interest, and the provinces and territories deal with matters of local interest
What is the sovereign's role in Canada?
What happens during the second reading of a new bill?
What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately?
What is the British North American Act now known as?
How long do Senators serve in the Senate?
Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?
How long does the Governor General serve?
What are the three parts of Parliament?
Which role has the most power and influence in directing Canada?
How can a Cabinet "lose the confidence of the House"?
Who chooses the people who work in the House of Commons?
How are Lieutenants General chosen?
What are the three branches of government?
What is the role of a Lieutenant Governor?
Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada?
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