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Canadian Civics and Government Flashcards

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  1. Which level of government in Canada is responsible for education?

    Answer: Provincial and territorial governments

    Education in Canada is a provincial and territorial responsibility under the Constitution Act, 1867.

  2. What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?

    Answer: To represent the Crown and perform constitutional duties

    The Governor General is the monarch's representative in Canada and carries out constitutional and ceremonial duties.

  3. How many seats are in the Canadian House of Commons (approximately, as of recent redistributions)?

    Answer: 338

    The House of Commons currently has 338 seats, with representation based on population by province and territory.

  4. What is a 'minority government' in Canada?

    Answer: A government where the ruling party holds fewer than half of the seats in the House of Commons

    A minority government occurs when the governing party holds fewer than 50% of the seats and must seek support from other parties to govern.

  5. Which document is considered the supreme law of Canada?

    Answer: The Constitution Act, 1982, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    The Constitution Act, 1982, which includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, is the supreme law of Canada.

  6. What is the purpose of a federal election in Canada?

    Answer: To elect Members of Parliament to the House of Commons

    Federal elections elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent ridings in the House of Commons.