Canada's Federal Political System

Who is Canada's head of state?

• Justin Trudeau

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Mary Simon

Who is the current Governor General of Canada?

• Julie Payette

• Mary Simon

• David Johnston

• Michaëlle Jean

Check all the branches of government the Governor General is a part of. Remember, there could be more than one box you check off!

• British Monarchy

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The (a)   branch runs the day-to-day business of the government.

The Prime Minister appoints a group of people who will be responsible for various government departments/portfolios. This group is called the...

(a)  

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• House of Commons

• Senate

• Legal Chambers

• Parliament

This place is the

(a)  

This place is called the...

(a)  

How many seats are there in the House of Commons?

• 338

• 388

• 383

• 389

TRUE OR FALSE: Senators are elected.

• TRUE

• FALSE