CAEC Canadian Civics and Government 2

Question 1

Which level of government in Canada is responsible for education?

Accepted Answer

Provincial and territorial governments

Answer

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

Question 2

What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?

Accepted Answer

To represent the Crown and perform constitutional duties

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

338

Answer

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

Question 4

What is a 'minority government' in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

Which document is considered the supreme law of Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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