Practice the “Parliamentary Democracy” Citizenship Test Topic
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on parliamentary democracy, the House of Commons, the Senate, the Sovereign, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, royal assent and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
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Who selects the Cabinet ministers in the federal government?
The Governor General.
The Sovereign.
The Prime Minister.
The Speaker of the House.
The Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and runs government operations.
Which chambers must consider, review, and pass a bill before it becomes law?
Both the House of Commons and the Senate.
The House of Commons only.
The Senate and the Cabinet only.
The Legislative Assemblies only.
Both the House of Commons and the Senate must consider, review, and pass a bill.
What are the responsibilities of elected representatives?
Appointing Senators and judges.
Passing laws, approving spending, and keeping government accountable.
Selecting the Sovereign and Cabinet.
Running municipal city councils independently.
Representatives pass laws, approve and monitor expenditures, and keep the government accountable.
What happens if Cabinet ministers lose a non-confidence vote?
Call for a provincial recount.
Re-form the Senate.
Resign from their positions.
Appeal to the Supreme Court.
If Cabinet ministers lose a non-confidence vote, they must resign.
Who advises the Governor General to appoint Senators?
The Sovereign.
The House of Commons.
The Prime Minister.
The Lieutenant Governor.
The Governor General appoints Senators strictly on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who grants royal assent to a bill on behalf of the Sovereign?
The Governor General.
The Prime Minister.
The Leader of the Opposition.
The Chief Justice.
Royal assent is granted by the Governor General on behalf of the Sovereign.
Who appoints Canadian Senators?
The Prime Minister.
The voting citizens.
The provincial Premiers.
The Governor General.
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who is responsible for the operations and policy of the federal government?
The Senate.
The Sovereign.
The Governor General.
The Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister is responsible for the operations and policy of the government.
What are the three parts of the federal Parliament?
The Prime Minister, Senate, and House.
The Sovereign, Senate, and House of Commons.
The Governor General, Premier, and Cabinet.
The King, Lieutenant Governor, and Assembly.
Parliament consists of three parts: the Sovereign (Queen or King), the Senate, and the House of Commons.
Until what age do Senators serve?
Age 65.
Age 70.
Age 75.
They serve for life.
Senators serve until they reach the mandatory retirement age of 75.
What are the parts of a provincial legislature?
The Governor General and the Senate.
The Sovereign and the Cabinet ministers.
The Premier and the House of Commons.
The Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly.
Provincial legislatures comprise the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly.
How often are members of Parliament elected by the people?
Every two years.
Every eight years.
Every six years.
Every four years.
Members of Parliament (MPs) are traditionally elected every four years.
What are proposals for new laws called before they are passed?
Bills.
Assents.
Mandates.
Statutes.
Proposals for new laws are called bills.
What must Cabinet ministers keep to stay in power?
The approval of the Senate.
The confidence of the House.
A direct order from the King.
The support of the Governor General.
Cabinet ministers are responsible to elected representatives and must retain the "confidence of the House."
Who do Canadians elect?
Cabinet ministers and Senators.
Members to the House of Commons and legislatures.
The Prime Minister and Governor General.
The Sovereign and Lieutenant Governors.
Canadians elect members to the House of Commons in Ottawa and to provincial/territorial legislatures.