How Canadians Govern Themselves

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• 1.Which levels of government exist in Canada?

  • Federal and provincial only
  • Federal, provincial and municipal only
  • National, regional and local
  • ✓Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal

  Answer: Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal

  Why: Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal.

• 2.How is the Governor General appointed, and for how long?

  • By the provinces, for ten years
  • By election, for a four-year term
  • By the House of Commons, for life
  • ✓By the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for five years

  Answer: By the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for five years

  Why: By the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for five years.

• 3.Who is Canada's Head of State?

  • The Governor General
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons
  • ✓A hereditary Sovereign

  Answer: A hereditary Sovereign

  Why: A hereditary Sovereign, who reigns in accordance with the Constitution — the rule of law.

• 4.Who is Canada's head of government, as distinct from the head of state?

  • The Governor General
  • The Chief Justice
  • ✓The Prime Minister
  • The Sovereign

  Answer: The Prime Minister

  Why: The Prime Minister, who actually directs the governing of the country. The Sovereign is the head of state.

• 5.What is the House of Commons?

  • The chamber of appointed senators
  • ✓The representative chamber, made up of elected members of Parliament
  • The highest court of appeal
  • The Cabinet's advisory council

  Answer: The representative chamber, made up of elected members of Parliament

  Why: The representative chamber, made up of members of Parliament elected by the people, traditionally every four years.

• 6.What is the final step in the legislative process?

  • Report Stage
  • ✓Royal Assent
  • Third Reading
  • Committee Stage

  Answer: Royal Assent

  Why: Royal Assent, after the bill has been passed by both Houses.

• 7.Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor of a province?

  • The Premier of the province
  • The provincial legislature by vote
  • ✓The Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister
  • The Sovereign directly

  Answer: The Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister

  Why: The Governor General, on the advice of the Prime Minister, normally for five years.

• 8.What are members of provincial and territorial legislatures called?

  • Members of Parliament, everywhere
  • ✓MLAs, MNAs, MPPs or MHAs, depending on the province or territory
  • Councillors
  • Senators

  Answer: MLAs, MNAs, MPPs or MHAs, depending on the province or territory

  Why: MLAs, MNAs, MPPs or MHAs, depending on the province or territory.

• 9.How often are members of Parliament traditionally elected?

  • Every five years
  • Every seven years
  • ✓Every four years
  • Every two years

  Answer: Every four years

  Why: Traditionally every four years.

• 10.Which of these countries does Discover Canada name as another constitutional monarchy?

  • ✓Japan
  • France
  • The United States
  • Germany

  Answer: Japan

  Why: The guide lists Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, Japan, Jordan and Morocco.