Government Refresher

What is the Constitution?

• A book of laws for citizens

• A document that outlines the principles and framework of government

• It is a charter of rights and freedoms

• It is a social document that prevents prejudice against people, places, or groups

The 3 branches of the parliamentary system are:

• Parliament, Executive, Democratic

• Crown, Prime Minister, Cabinet

• Federal, Provincial, Civic

• Executive, Judicial, Legislative

The representative of the monarch is known as the:

• Crown

• Governor General

• Member of Parliament

• Head of Government

Who serves as the Head of Government?

• Cabinet Minsters

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Monarch

Who has the power to grant Royal Assent to turn bills into laws.

• Cabinet ministers

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Monarch

Which of the following roles within the executive branch are typically appointed?

• Cabinet Ministers

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Members of Parliment

The responsibilities of Cabinet ministers is to:

• Publicly support the PM

• Oversee jobs such as finance, defense, environment.

• Enforce the laws and policies

• Perform traditional, ceremonial, and constitutional responsibilities across Canada and the world.

The executive branch is responsible for:

• Implementing laws and making decisions

• Create and pass laws

• Enforce laws and policies

• Amending laws to best represent the people