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Question 1What is an advantage of federalism? It allows different provinces to work together It allows different provinces to adopt policies tailored to their own populations It allows different provinces to interact with the federal government It allows different provinces to show that they are different from each other Question 2Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level? Elected members Representative of the Sovereign Representative chamber Senate Question 3Why do we use the term "Houses of Parliament"? There are two houses: the House of Commons, and the Senate There are two types of representative: the Members of Parliament, and the Cabinet This is the tradition we inherited from England There are two main people: the Prime Minister and the Governor General, who represents the Sovereign Question 4Who sits in the House of Commons? Members of Parliament, members of the Senate, and, symbolically, the Sovereign Elected Members of Parliament, both the government and the opposition Only members of the government Only members of the cabinet Question 5What are the three branches of government? Executive, Legislative, and Judicial The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers Federal, Provincial, and Municipal The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals Question 6What 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 Committee members study the bill clause by clause Members can make other amendments Question 7What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately? Settle disputes between people and make new laws Choose the Prime Minister and Cabinet members Suggest laws, and speak with the Sovereign Consider and review bills Question 8What do we call a "law" before it becomes a law? A bill A pre-law A suggestion A proposed law Question 9Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility? Citizenship Municipal government Defence Currency Question 10In the three territories, who represents the federal government? The Commissioner The Federal Aid Agent The Second Lieutenant Governor The National Overseer Question 11What does it mean to say that, "Cabinet Ministers are responsible to the elected representatives"? It means that the Cabinet has the power to act as it pleases It means the Cabinet must only answer to the Prime Minister It means that the Cabinet must always work together with the elected representatives very closely It means that the Cabinet must retain the confidence of the House Question 12What happens during the Senate stage of a new bill? A similar process as in the House of Commons Committee members study the bill clause by clause The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses Members can make other amendments Question 13Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility? Snow Removal Natural Resources Highways Citizenship Question 14Who chooses the people who work in the House of Commons? The government The Sovereign The people of Canada The Prime Minister Question 15Who appoints the Governor General? The Sovereign, on advice from the Prime Minister The Sovereign, on advice from the British Parliament The Sovereign, who decides on his or her own The Sovereign, on advice from the Cabinet
What is an advantage of federalism?
Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level?
Why do we use the term "Houses of Parliament"?
Who sits in the House of Commons?
What are the three branches of government?
What happens during the committee stage of a new bill?
What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately?
What do we call a "law" before it becomes a law?
Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility?
In the three territories, who represents the federal government?
What does it mean to say that, "Cabinet Ministers are responsible to the elected representatives"?
What happens during the Senate stage of a new bill?
Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?
Who chooses the people who work in the House of Commons?
Who appoints the Governor General?
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