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Questions and Answers
What is the primary responsibility of the Prime Minister in Canada?
What is the primary responsibility of the Prime Minister in Canada?
- Overseeing the conduct and debate in Parliament
- Representing Canada domestically and internationally (correct)
- Appointing senators and controlling the agenda at government meetings
- Ensuring government departments are functioning properly
In a Majority government in Canada, what advantage does the ruling party have?
In a Majority government in Canada, what advantage does the ruling party have?
- Ability to reset parliament upon request
- More freedom and ability to pass laws without compromise (correct)
- Limited influence in parliamentary debates
- Increased oversight over essential services
What role does the Governor General play in Canada's government?
What role does the Governor General play in Canada's government?
- Appointing cabinet ministers
- Leader of Canada
- Ensuring adherence to rules and regulations (correct)
- Overseeing parliamentary conduct and debate
What happens in a Minority government in Canada?
What happens in a Minority government in Canada?
What is the main responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in Canada?
What is the main responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in Canada?
What is the role of the Speaker of the House in Canada?
What is the role of the Speaker of the House in Canada?
What happens to the MP candidate once they receive enough votes in a riding?
What happens to the MP candidate once they receive enough votes in a riding?
How is the winner of the Canadian election determined?
How is the winner of the Canadian election determined?
Who becomes the Prime Minister of Canada after an election?
Who becomes the Prime Minister of Canada after an election?
What key lesson was learned from the 1993 Canadian election?
What key lesson was learned from the 1993 Canadian election?
What was a major issue in Canada during the 1993 election?
What was a major issue in Canada during the 1993 election?
Why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec break ranks with the Progressive Conservative party during the 1993 election?
Why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec break ranks with the Progressive Conservative party during the 1993 election?
