Canadian Citizenship Canadian Government and Democracy

Question 1

What type of government does Canada have?

Accepted Answer

Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

Answer

Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. Citizens elect members of Parliament, and the monarch (represented by the Governor General) is the head of state.

Question 2

What is the lower house of Canada's Parliament called?

Accepted Answer

The House of Commons

Answer

The House of Commons is the lower house of Parliament. Its 338 members (MPs) are elected by Canadian voters in federal elections to represent their ridings (constituencies).

Question 3

Who is the head of the federal government in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

Answer

The Prime Minister is the head of the federal government in Canada. The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons in a federal election.

Question 4

What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Represents the King/Queen and carries out constitutional duties

Answer

The Governor General represents the King (or Queen) of Canada at the federal level. They carry out constitutional duties such as swearing in the Prime Minister and Cabinet, opening Parliament, and giving Royal Assent to bills.

Question 5

How many levels of government are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Canada has three levels of government: federal (national), provincial and territorial, and municipal (local). Each level has its own responsibilities and areas of jurisdiction.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Canadian Citizenship Canadian Government and Democracy