Canadian Citizenship Canadian Government and Democracy 2

Question 1

How many members are in the Canadian Senate, and how are they appointed?

Accepted Answer

105 senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

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338 senators elected by popular vote

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105 senators elected by provincial legislatures

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50 senators appointed by the Governor General for fixed 10-year terms

Question 2

What happens when a Canadian federal government loses a vote of non-confidence in the House of Commons?

Accepted Answer

The government must resign or request the Governor General to dissolve Parliament for an election

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The government immediately calls a federal election

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The Prime Minister must resign and the Governor General appoints a new Prime Minister from the opposition

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The Senate takes over governing responsibilities until a new election is held

Question 3

What is the role of the Auditor General of Canada?

Accepted Answer

To independently audit federal government spending and report to Parliament on whether public money was spent wisely and as intended

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To manage the federal government's financial accounts and budget

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To investigate corruption by Members of Parliament

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To oversee the Bank of Canada's monetary policy

Question 4

Canada uses what type of electoral system for federal elections?

Accepted Answer

First-past-the-post (FPTP) in single-member constituencies

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Proportional representation by province

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Single transferable vote (STV)

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Two-round majority system

Question 5

What is the function of a 'Whip' in the Canadian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

A party official responsible for ensuring members attend votes and vote according to party direction

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A member who enforces physical discipline in the House of Commons

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The person responsible for the order of speakers during debate

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A parliamentary officer who investigates members' conduct

Question 6

What is the significance of the 'Speech from the Throne' in Canadian parliamentary democracy?

Accepted Answer

It is delivered by the Governor General and outlines the government's legislative priorities and agenda for the parliamentary session

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It is the Prime Minister's annual State of the Nation address to the public

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It is the annual budget presentation by the Finance Minister

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It is delivered by the Chief Justice to open the Supreme Court session