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Who is the leader of the Municipal government?
Who is the leader of the Municipal government?
- Mayor (correct)
- Prime Minister
- Cabinet Leader
- Premier
What is a responsibility of the Provincial government?
What is a responsibility of the Provincial government?
- National defense
- Schools (correct)
- Garbage pickup
- International relations
What is the capital city of Canada?
What is the capital city of Canada?
- Toronto
- Ottawa (correct)
- Vancouver
- Montreal
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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This quiz covers the basics of the Canadian government, including the three levels of government: municipal, provincial, and federal, and their responsibilities.
