Social Studies 10: Government of Canada
What happens to the bill between the second and third reading?
debate and vote on the section of the bill and on changes
What is the federal government responsible for?
defense, foreign affairs, and criminal law
What happens during the first reading?
gives approval to consider the vote
Who is Canada's head of state?
Queen Elizabeth
What does the provincial Judicial Branch include?
Provincial court and family court
Who is the leader of a municipal government?
A mayor
What is the name given to a candidate for election who is not a member of political party?
An independent candidate
What are laws passed by municipal government called?
By laws.
How is he/she chosen?
Chosen based on a federal election
How is he/she chosen?
Chosen based on a provincial election
What are the federal responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?
Composed of the Governor General, the house of commons and the Senate.Actually makes up Parliament.
What are the responsibilities of the federal Executive Branch?
Consists of the prime minister, cabinet, and public service. They have the power to carry out laws and set the national budget.
What are representatives of a municipal government called?
Councillors, aldermen, mayor and Chairperson
How many readings does each bill receive in the House of Commons?
Each bill is presented three time for questions and discussion in the House of Commons.
What are the different levels of government in Canada?
Federal (country), Provincial, Municipal (city) (F.P.M)
What is the first step in the passing of a law?
For it to be presented to the Hose of Commons first.
What does the federal Legislative Branch include?
Governing Party , Opposition party and the Senate
Who represents the head of state in Canada?
Governor General
Who signs the bill to make it into a law?
Governor General
Which part of parliament has the most power?
House of Commons
How does provincial bill passing differ from federal bill passing?
If the bill is passed, the lieutenant Governor signs it. Provincial parliaments do not have senates.
Where does the bill go after the third reading? what happens?
It goes to the House of Commons. If they approve it, it becomes a law.
What does the provincial Legislative branch include?
Legislative Assembly consistory of Govering party and formal oppositions
What are the three branches of the provincial government?
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch
Who represents the head of state in each province?
Lieutenant Governor
What are representatives to the provincial government?
Members elected (M.L.A)
What are territorial representatives called?
Members elected (M.L.A) or members of the Council of a territory
What are the representatives to the federal government called?
Members of Parliament (M.P)
How does government in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut differ from government in the Yukon?
NWT and Nunavut both have a consensus government (similar to Aboriginal government). Yukon has a gov. similar to the provincial gov.
What duties does the Lieutenant Governor perform?
Performs ceremonial duties at the provincial level; signs bills that have been passed by the provincial legislative assembly
Who is the leader of a provincial government?
Premier - Christy Clark
What is a cabinet?
Premier and elected members that she choses
What does the provincial Executive Branch include?
Premier, Cabinet and Public Service
What does the federal Executive Branch include?
Prime Minister, Cabinet and Public Service.
Who is the leader of the federal government?
Prime minister - Stephen Harper
What does the federal Judicial Branch include?
Supreme Court of Canada and Federal court
Name three of Canada's political parties?
The Liberal party, The New Democratic and The Progressive Conservative party.
What do you call the party in government with the most representatives?
The government
What is parliament?
The national legislative or law-making body of Canada.
How are members of the house of common chosen?
They are elected by the people from their reign
How are members of the senate chosen?
They are recommended by the Prime Minister and then appointed to the senate by the Governor General.
Why do most politicians belong to political parties?
They have the support of people who share their platform They can get help from party members for their election campaign The government deals with many difficult issues Elected representatives can share information and ideas about these issues within their parties.
What do members of political party do?
They share information and ideas about issues within their party.
What are cabinet ministers responsible for?
To make changes to laws and to put forth new laws
What are the parts of parliament?
Two parts: House of Commons, Senate
What happens during the third reading?
Vote on the bill as a whole.
What are the responsibilities of the federal Judicial branch?
includes the court system responsible for interpreting and administering the laws
What are the three branches of the federal government?
legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch.(L.E.J)
What is the provincial government responsible for?
medical, education, natural resources, and highways
What is the municipal government responsible for?
road repairs, water, police and fire
What do you call the party with the second largest number of representatives?
the opposition
What happens during the second reading?
vote on the principle of the bill
