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Question 1The Governor General officially names new Senators, but who has the real decision-making power? The Sovereign The Cabinet The Governor General The Prime Minister Question 2In Canada's constitutional monarchy, who is the focus of citizenship and allegiance? The Sovereign The Cabinet The Governor General The Prime Minister Question 3How long do Senators serve in the Senate? Until the next general election For a period of four years Until the age of 75 Until the Prime Minister asks them to leave Question 4What happens during the Royal Assent stage of a new bill? The Governor General, on behalf of the Sovereign, signs the bill, and it becomes law Committee members study the bill clause by clause Members debate the bill's principles Members can make other amendments Question 5What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today? To act as Head of the United Nations To act as Head of NATO To act as Head of the Commonwealth To act as Head of the Cabinet Question 6In the three territories, who represents the federal government? The Commissioner The National Overseer The Federal Aid Agent The Second Lieutenant Governor Question 7Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level? Elected members Senate Representative chamber Representative of the Sovereign Question 8How can we describe the role that the Sovereign plays in Canada's Parliament? The sovereign plays a political role The sovereign plays a non-partisan role The sovereign plays an optional role The sovereign plays a partisan role Question 9Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility? Natural Resources Snow Removal Citizenship Highways Question 10What are the three parts of Parliament? The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Lords The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons The government, the opposition, and youth pages Question 11What happens during the report stage of a new bill? Committee members study the bill clause by clause Members can make other amendments Members debate the bill's principles The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses Question 12What 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 13Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility? Currency Citizenship Defence Municipal government Question 14What is the British North American Act now known as? Constitution Act, 1867 The Confederation Act British North American Act The Reformers Bill Question 15How 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 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 If a majority of the elected representatives vote against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House
The Governor General officially names new Senators, but who has the real decision-making power?
In Canada's constitutional monarchy, who is the focus of citizenship and allegiance?
How long do Senators serve in the Senate?
What happens during the Royal Assent stage of a new bill?
What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?
In the three territories, who represents the federal government?
Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level?
How can we describe the role that the Sovereign plays in Canada's Parliament?
Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?
What are the three parts of Parliament?
What happens during the report stage of a new bill?
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility?
What is the British North American Act now known as?
How can a Cabinet "lose the confidence of the House"?
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