Social 9 - Unit 1 (Canadian Government) Review

What are the three branches of government in Canada?

• Federal, Provincial, and Municipal
• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
• Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Governor General
• Cabinet, House of Commons, and Senate

The ____________________ represents the British Monarch in Canada.

• Governor General
• The Prime Minister
• Prince Harry
• Senate

Senators and Cabinet Ministers are _______________ by the Prime Minister.

• Appointed
• Elected

The ________________ branch includes the PM and the Cabinet.

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

The ____________________ branch includes the House of Commons and the Senate.

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

People elected to represent a constituency are called _______________.

• Members of Parliament
• Members of the Legislature
• Congressmen
• Constituentures

Which statement about the Senate is NOT TRUE?

• There are 105 seats in the Senate
• Senators are elected to their position
• The Senate is also known as the Upper House
• The Senate is part of the Legislative Branch

Who is Canada's Head of State?

• Justin Trudeau
• David Johnston
• Queen Elizabeth
• Julie Payette

In one riding there are 100 votes. Jon gets 33, Sam gets 33, and Sarah gets 34. Sarah wins because 

• she is the best
• Canada uses a First Past the Post system
• she won the popular vote
• She has the longest name

Which is NOT a requirement for becoming Prime Minister?

• You need to have a degree from a university
• You need to be elected as leader of a political party
• Your party must win the most seats in the House of Commons
• You need to be elected as a Member of Parliament