Government of Canada

Which of the following is NOT true about cabinet members?

• "Cabinet" is a group of ministers who work closely with the Prime Minister.

• They can come from the entirety of the party membership.

• They usually have a specialty in the ministry/department they oversee.

• They are elected MPs.

True or False? The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is embedded in the Constitution?

• True

• False

True or False? The Constitution is the highest law in all the land, but does not override The Queen?

• True

• False

Check all that apply. The Queen has representatives here in Canada. Their titles include:

• Governor

• Governor-General

• Governor- Lieutenant

• Lieutenant- Governor

• Lieutenant

True or False? The Constitution sets the guidelines and standards for criminal law only?

• True

• False

Parliament is made up of _____ chambers:

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The Green chamber in Parliament is set aside for ___________________

• those elected to the House of Commons

• those elected to the Senate

• those appointed to the House of Commons

• those appointed to the Senate

The Red chamber in Parliament is set aside for ___________________

• those elected to the House of Commons

• those elected to the Senate

• those appointed to the House of Commons

• those appointed to the Senate

The fact that Canada has both The House of Commons AND the Senate is evidence of a "_____________" system.

• Tripartite

• Federal

• Territorial

• Bicameral

Select all that apply. Having multiple entities involved in legislation ensures:

• quality laws get passed

• prevents tyranny & dictatorship

• creates checks and balances

• allows everyday citizens involvement