How Canadians Govern Themselves
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How Canadians Govern Themselves
Which three facts define Canada’s system of government?
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Canada’s system of government rests on three foundations: it is a federal state, it is a parliamentary democracy, and it is a constitutional monarchy. Knowing the chapter means knowing the levels of government and who does what, how Parliament turns a bill into law, and the roles of the Sovereign, the Governor General, the Prime Minister and their provincial counterparts.
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Sample questions
What are elected representatives in Canada responsible for?
Answer: Passing laws, approving and monitoring spending, and keeping the government accountable
What is a bill?
Answer: A proposal for a new law
Senators are elected by the people.
Answer: False
What happens at Second Reading of a bill?
Answer: Members debate the principle of the bill
After a bill passes the House of Commons, what happens next?
Answer: It goes through a similar process in the Senate
What role does the Sovereign play within Parliament?
Answer: A non-partisan one, as the focus of citizenship and allegiance
The Sovereign is a symbol of Canadian sovereignty and a guardian of constitutional freedoms.
Answer: True
Is the Prime Minister Canada’s head of state?
Answer: No
How long does a Governor General usually serve?
Answer: Five years
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada, and who appoints them?
Answer: Nine judges, appointed by the Governor General