canadian Canadian Government and Democracy 4

Question 1

What is the primary function of Canada's Senate?

Accepted Answer

To provide regional representation and review legislation passed by the House of Commons

Answer

The Senate provides a second look at legislation passed by the House of Commons and historically represented regional interests.

Question 2

Which principle ensures that the Canadian government must operate within the bounds of the law?

Accepted Answer

The rule of law

Answer

The rule of law means that everyone, including the government, must follow and be accountable to the law.

Question 3

How many electoral districts (ridings) are there in Canada's House of Commons as of recent elections?

Accepted Answer

338

Answer

Canada's House of Commons has 338 electoral districts following the 2015 redistribution.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The government must either call an election or resign

Answer

Losing a confidence vote means the government no longer has the support of Parliament and must either call an election or resign.

Question 5

What is the term for the practice where Canadian Cabinet ministers must publicly support government decisions even if they personally disagree?

Accepted Answer

Collective Cabinet responsibility

Answer

Collective Cabinet responsibility requires that all ministers support government decisions publicly or resign from Cabinet.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test