What is the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons?

Hold the government accountable

Preside over parliamentary debates

What is the role of the Senate in the legislative process?

Amend and review legislation to provide "sober seceond thought"

Represent international interests

Which statement best describes Supreme Court judges in Canada?

Judges are free from political influence

Judges are elected by the people

Judges work with MPs to make legal decisions

Judges are accountable to the Prime Minister

Who is eligible to become a Member of Parliament in Canada?

Canadian citizens aged 18 or older

Canadian residents with permanent residency status

Canadian citizens residing in a specific province or territory

Canadian residents with a university degree

What is the main responsibility of Members of Parliament (MPs)?

To represent the interests and concerns of their constituents

To appoint judges to the Supreme Court

To oversee foreign affairs and international relations

How are Senators chosen in Canada?

Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Commons

Selected by the provincial premiers

What is a minority government in Canadian federal politics?

A government formed by a party that has less than half of the seats in the House of Commons

A government formed by a party that has the most seats in the House of Commons

A government formed by a coalition of multiple parties

A government formed by the opposition party

How is a majority government formed in Canadian federal politics?

When a single party wins more than half of the seats in the House of Commons

Through a coalition of multiple parties

When the Prime Minister appoints members of Parliament from different parties

By receiving the highest number of votes in a general election

What is a key characteristic of a minority government?

It requires cooperation and support from other parties to pass legislation

It has complete control over the decision-making process

It can serve for an unlimited duration

It represents the interests of the majority of Canadians

What is a key advantage of a majority government?

It allows for easier passage of legislation and implementation of policies

It encourages diverse perspectives and collaboration

It provides checks and balances on the executive branch

It ensures equal representation of all parties in the House of Commons

What happens if a minority government loses a confidence vote in the House of Commons?

The government must resign, and an election is usually called

The government can dissolve the House of Commons and call for new elections

The opposition party automatically forms the new government

The government can continue to govern with reduced powers

What is a bill in the context of Canadian federal government?

A statement of government policy

What is the first reading of a bill in the House of Commons?

The formal introduction of the bill to the House

The detailed debate and examination of the bill

The final approval of the bill by the Governor General

The review and amendment of the bill by a committee

What happens during the second reading of a bill in the House of Commons?

Members debate the general principles and main ideas of the bill

Members vote on the final passage of the bill

The bill is sent to the Senate for further review and approval

The bill is reviewed and amended by a committee

What is the purpose of the committee stage in the bill-to-law process?

To review and amend the bill in detail

To give final approval and pass the bill into law

To introduce the bill and present it to the House

To send the bill to the Senate for further review and approval

What happens after a bill passes the third reading in the House of Commons?

It is sent to the Senate for review and approval

It is signed by the Governor General and becomes law

It is returned to the committee stage for further amendments

It is reviewed by the Supreme Court for constitutionality

How does the media contribute to transparency in Canadian federal politics?

Reporting on government actions and decisions

Controlling political messaging and narratives

What is the impact of media ownership concentration on political coverage?

Limiting diverse perspectives and independent reporting

Ensuring fair and balanced coverage

Promoting public engagement and civic participation

Fostering healthy competition and innovation

What does the term "bias" mean in relation to media?

Favoring one perspective or position over others

Engaging in investigative journalism

How can media bias impact federal politics?

Shaping public opinion and influencing elections

Ensuring transparency in government actions

Promoting diverse perspectives and dialogue

Eliminating political controversies

What can individuals do to recognize and address bias in the media?

Seek out multiple sources and diverse viewpoints

Reject all forms of media coverage

Rely solely on mainstream media for information

Promote partisan narratives through media

How do lobbyists and lobby groups try to influence federal politicians?

Through meetings, research, and persuasive tactics

By withholding campaign donations

Through public protests and demonstrations

By filing lawsuits against the government

What is the main goal of lobbyists and lobby groups in Canadian federal politics?

Advancing the interests of their clients or causes

Promoting party affiliation and loyalty

Reducing government spending and taxation

Restricting civil liberties and freedoms

What is the purpose of lobbying regulations in Canadian federal politics?

To ensure transparency and prevent undue influence

To restrict freedom of speech and association

To promote monopolies and corporate interests

To limit public participation in policymaking

What is the Federal Government?

Government that oversees the country

Government that oversees the provinces

Government that oversees the cities

Government that oversees the Cities

Government that oversees the provinces

Government that oversees the Country

Provincial Government

Government that oversees the Provinces

Government that oversees the Country

Government that oversees the Cities

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