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Who is the leader of the Municipal government?
Who is the leader of the Municipal government?
What is a responsibility of the Provincial government?
What is a responsibility of the Provincial government?
What is the capital city of Canada?
What is the capital city of Canada?
Who is responsible for making decisions for the province?
Who is responsible for making decisions for the province?
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What is a responsibility of the Municipal government?
What is a responsibility of the Municipal government?
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Who is responsible for listening to all citizens of Canada?
Who is responsible for listening to all citizens of Canada?
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What is a shared responsibility amongst all 3 levels of government?
What is a shared responsibility amongst all 3 levels of government?
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Who is responsible for making decisions for the city?
Who is responsible for making decisions for the city?
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Study Notes
Government of Canada Structure
- The Government of Canada consists of three levels: municipal, provincial, and federal.
Municipal Government
- Responsible for governing cities in Canada
- Led by the Mayor, who works with city Councilors
- Mayor and Councilors are elected by the citizens of their city
- Responsibilities include:
- Garbage pickup
- Libraries
- Recreational centers
- Parks
- Roads
- Snow removal
- Police
Provincial Government
- Responsible for governing provinces in Canada
- Led by the Premier, who works with elected Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs)
- Responsibilities include:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Roads
- Police
- Energy and resources
- Tourism
Federal Government
- Responsible for governing the entire country
- Led by the Prime Minister, who works in the capital city of Ottawa
- Prime Minister is elected into office and works with cabinet leaders and the Senate
- Responsibilities include:
- International relations
- Citizenship and immigration
- National defense
- Labour
- Environment
- National economy
Shared Responsibilities
- Some responsibilities are shared among all three levels of government
- Examples include:
- Police: Federal (RCMP), provincial (OPP), and municipal (Local Police)
- Parks
- Roads
- Tourism
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of the Canadian government, including the three levels of government: municipal, provincial, and federal, and their responsibilities.
