Federal Government

The decisions made by the federal government can impact provinces, territories, and municipalities in which of the following ways?

• By setting national policies that provinces and municipalities must follow

• By only affecting international relations

• By having no effect on local governments

• By only impacting private businesses

Four items outlined in the Constitution are:

• The main laws of the country.

• The structure of the government.

• Overview of Federal powers

• The powers of the Provinces.

• The responsibilities of Canadian citizens

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Provincial

Fill in the blank: The Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the _______.

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• Governor General

Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive branch?

• Prime Minister

• Cabinet

• Senate

• PM's Office

Match the following branches of government with their main responsibility:

• Implementing and enforcing the laws.

• Judicial

• Making new laws and policies.

• Executive

• Interpreting and applying the law.

• Legislative

Which court is at the top of the Judicial branch?

• Federal Courts

• Supreme Court

• Military Courts

• Provincial Courts

Fill in the blank: The Sovereign is represented by the _______ in the Executive branch.

• Governor General

• Prime Minister

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Judicial branch?

• Supreme Court

• Federal Courts

• Cabinet

• Military Courts

Where are the Supreme Court, House of Commons, and Senate located in Canada?

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Toronto, Ontario

• Vancouver, British Columbia

• Montreal, Quebec