Social studies 9 P.A.T. Practice

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch in Canada's federal political system?

• Make laws
• Enforce laws
• Interpret laws
• Run elections

Which group is part of the Legislative Branch of Canada?

• Supreme Court
• Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Members of Parliament
• Police officers

What is the Senate's main responsibility?

• Elect the Prime Minister
• Enforce the law
• Review and revise legislation
• Pass budgets

Which act governs how youth are treated in the justice system?

• Criminal Code of Canada
• Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Charter of Rights
• Parliamentary Act

What is a key goal of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)?

• Imprison youth quickly
• Rehabilitate and reintegrate youth
• Fine youth offenders
• Remove their rights

What role does the media play in Canadian democracy?

• Create laws
• Elect officials
• Inform citizens
• Interpret the law

What is a lobby group?

• Government department
• Group that promotes specific interests
• Branch of Parliament
• Voting organization

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Senate

What right allows Canadians to vote in elections?

• Mobility Rights
• Democratic Rights
• Legal Rights
• Equality Rights

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of which document?

• Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Canadian Constitution
• Immigration Act
• Senate Handbook