Branches of Government

Which Branch of government enforces laws in Canada?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliamentary Branch

The House of Commons and the Senate are found in the parliament buildings in this city:

Click on the facts about the House of Commons

• New laws are debated there

• Members of parliament speak there

• There are 308 different seats

• Contains people found in the legislative branch and executive branch

What is NOT found in the House of Commons

• Members of Parliament (MPs)

• 338 Seats

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate

How many seats are in the House of Commons?

Each seat in the House of Commons represents

• A Member of the Senate

• A Member of Parliament (MP)

• A Member of Parliament chosen by the Prime Minister

• A leader of a political party

Who ultimately has control over Canada (but really has no control in reality)

Who is part of the Judicial Branch?

• The police

• The courts

• The correctional system

• The Senate

What does it mean to be a cabinet minister?

• You are in charge on cabinet buildings companies for the government

• You make all the decisions in a specific sector of the government and have COMPLETE control

• You and the Prime Minister work together to be in charge of a specific sector

• You are a Member of Parliament in charge of specific sector of the government

After a new law passes through the House of Commons it goes to the ______?