WorksheetsFederal Government - What is it? - pgs. 48-49
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
1. What is Canada?
A country in North America
A type of food
A historical event
A famous person
2. The decisions a federal government makes affect:
only the government officials.
only the citizens of the capital city.
all citizens of the country.
only the citizens of rural areas.
3. What important document describes the agreement between the provinces, territories, and the federal government?
The Constitution Act
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Bill of Rights
The Federal-Provincial Agreement
Canada's capital city is Ottawa, and the government symbol there is the ______.
Maple Leaf
Parliament Hill
Beaver
Mountie
5. Canada's birthday is on:
July 1st
July 4th
June 30th
August 1st
6. Give an example of how the federal government looks out for your safety and the safety of all Canadians. (Hint: How was breakfast today?)
By regulating food safety standards
By providing free breakfast to all Canadians
By offering cooking classes
By delivering breakfast to homes
Canada's Head of State is:
The Prime Minister
The Governor General
The Monarch
The President
Since this person lives in England, who is their representative living here in Canada?
The British High Commissioner to Canada
The Canadian Ambassador to the UK
The UK Prime Minister
The Canadian Prime Minister
The British monarch affects citizens directly through:
Legislation and laws
Cultural influence
Economic policies
Military decisions
How many branches of the federal government work together to govern Canada?
One
Two
Three
Four
Name each branch of the federal government and explain the main purpose of each.
The Legislative Branch: Makes laws. The Executive Branch: Enforces laws. The Judicial Branch: Interprets laws.
The Executive Branch: Makes laws. The Legislative Branch: Enforces laws. The Judicial Branch: Interprets laws.
The Judicial Branch: Makes laws. The Executive Branch: Interprets laws. The Legislative Branch: Enforces laws.
The Legislative Branch: Interprets laws. The Judicial Branch: Enforces laws. The Executive Branch: Makes laws.
The federal government uses a ______ system.
party
consensus
Those who get elected within a federal government are called:
Senators
Representatives
Officials
Electors
The prime minister of Canada is decided by:
a national election where citizens vote directly for the prime minister
the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
a decision made by the Canadian Senate
a random selection process among eligible candidates
What word differentiates an MP from an MPP?
Member
Parliament
Provincial
Party
What are the names of the three main political parties, shown on page 51?
(a) Party A, Party B, Party C
(b) Party D, Party E, Party F
(c) Party G, Party H, Party I
(d) Party J, Party K, Party L
Why is there not just one party?
Because multiple parties allow for diverse representation and viewpoints.
Because having only one party would lead to a lack of competition.
Because different parties cater to different interests and ideologies.
All of the above.
Those who work for the government, but were not elected, are called:
Bureaucrats
Politicians
Judges
Senators
Give some examples of public servants.
Police officers, firefighters, and teachers
Doctors, engineers, and architects
Chefs, waiters, and bartenders
Artists, musicians, and actors
Once parliament votes to pass a bill, it is signed by the governor general and this process is called ________________.
Royal Assent
Legislative Approval
Executive Confirmation
Parliamentary Consent
What is the bill now called? ________________
The bill is now called.
The new bill name is.
The bill has been renamed to.
The current name of the bill is.
Give two examples of federal laws:
(a) The Civil Rights Act (b) The Clean Air Act
(a) The Civil Rights Act (b) The Clean Water Act
(a) The Civil Rights Act (b) The Endangered Species Act
(a) The Civil Rights Act (b) The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
What is the executive branch's responsibility with newly created laws?
To create new laws
To interpret the laws
To enforce the laws
To amend the laws
The job of a cabinet minister within the executive branch is to:
create laws
enforce laws
interpret laws
advise the president
Give an example of a department that a cabinet minister may lead.
Department of Education
Department of Transportation
Department of Health
Department of Finance
Is the judicial branch only one court?
Yes, it is only one court.
No, it consists of multiple courts.
Canada's highest court is known as the:
Federal Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Provincial Court
How does the Supreme Court help lower courts?
By providing legal precedents
By offering financial assistance
By appointing judges
By conducting trials
Who can overrule a Supreme Court's decision?
The President
Congress
Another Supreme Court decision
The Attorney General
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
7
9
11
13
Which province requires, by law, a certain amount of judges to sit on the Supreme Court and how many?
Ontario, 3 judges
Quebec, 3 judges
British Columbia, 2 judges
Alberta, 1 judge
The Federal Court of Canada deals with:
criminal law matters
civil law matters
federal law matters
provincial law matters
Besides the federal government, what other governments are likely to use the Federal Court?
State governments
Local governments
Both state and local governments
None of the above
1. How is the federal government trying to reduce homelessness?
By increasing funding for affordable housing
By cutting social services
By reducing taxes
By increasing military spending
While all federal governments look after their armed forces, does our federal government care for soldiers after they leave the forces?
Yes, it provides support and benefits.
No, it does not provide any support.
It depends on the situation.
Only for a limited time.
3. Canada Post delivers mail to households throughout Canada. This is a service provided by the federal government. How have changes to this service affected certain people?
It has improved delivery times for all households.
It has led to reduced service in rural areas.
It has made mail delivery free for everyone.
It has resulted in faster international shipping.
4. How has Canada's currency been modified to help a segment of our population?
By adding braille for the visually impaired
By changing the color for better visibility
By making it waterproof
By increasing its size
Does the Canadian government care about immigrants to Canada?
Yes, the Canadian government cares about immigrants.
No, the Canadian government does not care about immigrants.
The Canadian government is neutral about immigrants.
The Canadian government has no policy on immigrants.
Is this the first form of government for Aboriginal peoples?
The Canadian Constitution states the federal government is responsible for working with Aboriginal peoples.
Aboriginal peoples have always governed themselves through traditional systems.
The provincial governments have historically managed Aboriginal affairs.
Aboriginal peoples were governed by international treaties.
2. How did federal governments make it hard on Aboriginal peoples?
By providing ample resources and support
By implementing policies that restricted their rights
By encouraging cultural preservation
By offering equal opportunities
3. How are Aboriginal peoples trying to change things today?
By preserving their culture and traditions
By seeking legal recognition and rights
By engaging in political activism
All of the above
What is the Assembly of First Nations?
A national advocacy organization representing First Nations in Canada.
A cultural festival celebrating indigenous art and music.
A historical society preserving ancient First Nations artifacts.
A government body responsible for First Nations education.
How many regions does the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represent? What are the names of these regions?
The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represents four regions: Inuvialuit, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.
The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represents three regions: Inuvialuit, Nunavut, and Nunavik.
The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represents five regions: Inuvialuit, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, and Nunatsiarmiut.
The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represents two regions: Nunavut and Nunavik.
What is the goal of the Métis National Council?
To represent the Métis Nation on a national and international level
To promote the interests of the Inuit community
To govern the First Nations territories
To manage the resources of the Canadian government
What is Canada?
Canada is a federation of provinces and territories.
Canada is a single-party state.
Canada is a city in Europe.
Canada is an island nation in the Pacific.
Who is affected by the decisions a federal government makes?
All of the federation's members.
Only the federal government officials.
Only the citizens of the capital city.
Only the elected representatives.
What important document describes the agreement between the provinces, territories, and the federal government?
The Canadian Constitution.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Bill of Rights.
The Federal-Provincial Agreement.
What is Canada's capital city, and what government symbol is there?
Ottawa and Parliament Hill is the symbol of the government.
Toronto and CN Tower is the symbol of the government.
Vancouver and Stanley Park is the symbol of the government.
Montreal and Mount Royal is the symbol of the government.
When is Canada's birthday?
July 1st.
January 1st.
December 25th.
October 31st.
Give an example of how the federal government looks out for your safety and the safety of all Canadians. (Hint: How was breakfast today?)
The federal government has created the Safe Food for Canadians Act that makes sure that food is grown, packaged, and prepared as safely as possible.
The federal government provides free breakfast to all Canadians every day.
The federal government mandates daily health check-ups for all citizens.
The federal government supplies vitamins to all households.
Who is Canada's Head of State?
The British Monarch
The Prime Minister
The Governor General
The President
Since this person lives in England, who is their representative living here in Canada?
The Governor General
The Prime Minister
The British Ambassador
The High Commissioner
The British monarch affects citizens directly through:
Legislation and laws
Cultural influence
Economic policies
Direct governance
How many branches of the federal government work together to govern Canada?
There are three branches
There are two branches
There are four branches
There is one branch
Name each branch of the federal government and explain the main purpose of each.
The Legislative Branch: This is Parliament, and it proposes bills and passes them into laws. The Executive Branch: Executes, or acts on, the laws and policies passed by the Legislative Branch. The Judicial Branch: The courts, and they are responsible for settling disputes according to Canada's laws.
The Legislative Branch: This is Congress, and it enforces laws. The Executive Branch: Creates laws and policies. The Judicial Branch: The courts, and they interpret laws.
The Legislative Branch: This is the Senate, and it judges laws. The Executive Branch: Proposes laws. The Judicial Branch: The courts, and they execute laws.
The Legislative Branch: This is the House of Representatives, and it executes laws. The Executive Branch: Passes laws. The Judicial Branch: The courts, and they propose laws.
Does the federal government use a party system or a consensus government?
Party System
Consensus Government
Monarchy
Dictatorship
What are those who get elected called within a federal government?
Members of parliament or MPs
Senators
Governors
Judges
How is the prime minister of Canada decided?
The leader of the party with the most elected MPs
By a national election where citizens vote directly for the prime minister
Appointed by the Governor General
Selected by the Canadian Senate
What word differentiates an MP from an MPP?
Provincial
Federal
Municipal
National
What are the names of the three main political parties, shown on page 51?
Liberal
NDP
Conservative
Why is there not just one party?
All parties have different opinions about what actions the gov't should take on issues that affect Canada and Canadians.
There is only one correct way to govern a country.
All parties agree on every issue.
Having multiple parties is illegal.
What are those who work for the government, but were not elected, called?
Public Servants
Politicians
Contractors
Volunteers
Give some examples of public servants.
Scientists, park rangers, inspectors, researchers, advisors, etc.
Artists, musicians, actors, dancers, etc.
Chefs, bakers, baristas, sommeliers, etc.
Athletes, coaches, referees, trainers, etc.
Once parliament votes to pass a bill, it is signed by the governor general and this process is called _________.
Royal Assent
Legislative Approval
Executive Confirmation
Parliamentary Consent
What is the bill now called?
A law or act
A proposal
A draft
A regulation
Which of the following are examples of federal laws?
Canada Wildlife Act and Canadian Environment Week Act
Canada Wildlife Act and Provincial Parks Act
Canadian Environment Week Act and Provincial Parks Act
Provincial Parks Act and Municipal Government Act
What is the executive branch's responsibility with newly created laws?
To decide how they will be applied.
To create new laws.
To judge the fairness of the laws.
To fund the implementation of the laws.
What is the job of a cabinet minister within the executive branch?
They are MPs chosen by the prime minister to lead a department.
They are responsible for passing laws in the parliament.
They are judges in the supreme court.
They are the head of the state.
Give an example of a department that a cabinet minister may lead.
Environment or Immigration
Finance
Education
Health
Is the judicial branch only one court?
No. Supreme court and federal court (others courts as well, such as tax court).
Yes, it is only one court.
It consists only of the Supreme Court.
It includes only state courts.
What is Canada's highest court?
Supreme court.
Federal Court of Canada
Court of Appeal
Provincial Court
How does the Supreme Court help lower courts?
It decides if lower court made the right decision (in accordance with the law).
It provides financial assistance to lower courts.
It appoints judges to lower courts.
It manages the daily operations of lower courts.
Who can overrule a Supreme Court's decision?
No one.
The President.
Congress.
The Attorney General.
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
Nine.
Seven.
Eleven.
Five.
Which province requires, by law, a certain amount of judges to sit on the Supreme Court and how many?
Quebec (3)
Ontario (2)
British Columbia (1)
Alberta (4)
What does the Federal Court of Canada deal with?
Cases that involve the federal gov't or area the federal gov't controls.
Criminal cases in provinces.
Family law matters.
Municipal bylaw disputes.
Besides the federal government, what other governments are likely to use the Federal Court?
Provincial and territorial governments.
Municipal governments.
International governments.
Private corporations.
How is the federal government trying to reduce homelessness?
By increasing funding for affordable housing
By cutting taxes for the wealthy
By reducing public transportation services
By eliminating social welfare programs
While all federal governments look after their armed forces, does our federal government care for soldiers after they leave the forces?
Yes, it does.
No, it does not.
Only in certain cases.
It depends on the government in power.
Canada Post delivers mail to households throughout Canada. This is a service provided by the federal government. How have changes to this service affected certain people?
It has improved service for everyone.
It has led to job losses for some.
It has had no impact on anyone.
It has only affected businesses.
How has Canada's currency been modified to help a segment of our population?
By adding braille for the visually impaired
By changing the color for better visibility
By making it waterproof
By increasing the size of the coins
The Canadian government cares about immigrants to Canada.
True
False
Is this the first form of government for Aboriginal peoples?
No, they had their own forms of government long before Europeans came to Canada.
Yes, it is the first form of government.
Aboriginal peoples never had any form of government.
Aboriginal peoples adopted European forms of government immediately.
How did federal governments make it hard on Aboriginal peoples?
They took away their power to make decisions for their communities.
They provided unlimited resources to support their autonomy.
They encouraged complete independence without any support.
They offered full control over their lands and resources.
How are Aboriginal peoples trying to change things today?
They are fighting to have their right to govern themselves recognized by the Canadian government.
They are seeking to establish a new currency.
They are trying to colonize new territories.
They are working to abolish all forms of government.
What is the Assembly of First Nations?
It speaks for all First Nations across Canada. It discusses issues with the federal government.
It is a cultural festival celebrating First Nations heritage.
It is a government body that enforces laws in First Nations territories.
It is a historical society preserving First Nations artifacts.
How many regions does the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) represent?
4. What are the names of these regions? Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunavik.
3. What are the names of these regions? Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and Inuvialuit.
5. What are the names of these regions? Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Inuvialuit, Nunavik, and Nunatsiarmiut.
6. What are the names of these regions? Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Inuvialuit, Nunavik, Nunatsiarmiut, and Nunatukavut.
What is the goal of the Métis National Council?
To promote Métis culture and self-government.
To oversee the education system in Canada.
To manage the healthcare system for all Canadians.
To regulate trade between provinces.
