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Unit 2 Answer Key Topic Question Answer Canadian What does the The Executive branch implements and Government Executive branch do, enforces laws. It is made up of the Prime Structure and who is in it?...

Unit 2 Answer Key Topic Question Answer Canadian What does the The Executive branch implements and Government Executive branch do, enforces laws. It is made up of the Prime Structure and who is in it? Minister, the Cabinet, and the Governor General. What makes up the Canadian Parliament is made up of the Canadian Parliament? Senate, the House of Commons, and the Monarch (represented by the Governor General). How is Canada’s Canada has a bicameral legislature: the government set up with House of Commons has elected members the Senate and the (MPs), while the Senate has appointed House of Commons? Senators. Role of Senators How are Senators Senators are appointed by the Prime and the Senate chosen, and what do Minister and serve until age 75. They they do? review, amend, and debate legislation passed by the House of Commons. How many seats are There are 105 Senate seats, with 24 from there in the Senate, and Ontario. how many are from Ontario? Why do we need both The Senate acts as a chamber of "sober an appointed Senate second thought," offering non-partisan and an elected House review of legislation, while the elected of Commons? House of Commons represents the will of the people. Political Parties Where does the The Conservative Party is on the right of and Elections Conservative Party fit the political spectrum, advocating for on the political smaller government and traditional values. spectrum? Who leads the Liberal The Liberal Party is led by Justin Trudeau Party, and what role (as of 2024). The Prime Minister is the does the Prime Minister head of government and leads the have? executive branch, overseeing the administration of laws.  Who is the MP (Member As of 2024, the MP for Ajax is Mark of Parliament) for Ajax? Holland. What are the rules for To vote, one must be a Canadian citizen, who can vote in at least 18 years old, and registered to Canada’s federal vote. elections? How often do federal Federal elections are held every four years elections happen, and (or sooner if called). Voters must mark an what are the rules for "X" next to their candidate's name on the filling out a ballot? ballot. Law and How does a bill become A bill is introduced, debated, and voted on Legislative a law in Canada? in the House of Commons. It then goes to Process the Senate for review and must receive Royal Assent from the Governor General to become law. What is the last step for The last step is Royal Assent, where the a bill to become law? Governor General formally approves the bill. Rights and What rights are Rights protected include freedom of Freedoms protected under the speech, religion, assembly, mobility, legal Canadian Charter of rights, equality rights, and democratic Rights and Freedoms? rights. If someone You can file a complaint with the Canadian discriminates against Human Rights Commission or provincial you, where can you go human rights bodies. for help? Federal and What does the federal The federal government manages national Provincial government take care defense, foreign policy, immigration, and Responsibilities of? (Give examples.) currency. What do provincial and Provincial governments manage municipal governments healthcare, education, and natural do? (Give examples.) resources, while municipal governments handle local services like waste management and public transit. Governor General When can the Governor The Governor General can shut down and Speaker of the General shut down (prorogue) Parliament at the request of the House Parliament? Prime Minister, often to reset the government's agenda. What is Royal Assent, Royal Assent is the final approval a bill and why is it needs from the Governor General to important? become law. It’s important because it completes the legislative process. How do MPs speak to MPs speak through the Speaker of the each other in the House House, referring to each other by their of Commons? titles or constituencies (e.g., "The Honourable Member for…"). Where does the ruling The ruling party sits to the right of the party sit compared to Speaker of the House, while the opposition the Speaker of the sits to the left. House? Historical and When did Canada Canada officially became a country on July Constitutional officially become a 1, 1867, with Confederation. Context country? What kind of Canada has a constitutional monarchy and government system a parliamentary democracy. The Monarch does Canada have, and is the ceremonial head of state, while how does it work? elected representatives govern the country based on democratic principles.