Types of Governments in the Western Hemisphere

What type of government system does Canada have?

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Federal republic

• Absolute monarchy

How many branches of government does Canada have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the legislative branch of Canada known as?

• Congress

• Parliament

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Canada's Parliament is bicameral, which means it is divided into how many houses?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the House of Commons in Canada?

• Making decisions for the country

• Electing the Prime Minister

• Reviewing bills created by the Senate

• Passing laws

How is the Prime Minister of Canada chosen?

• Directly elected by voters

• Chosen by the political party with the most representatives in the House of Commons

• Appointed by the governor-general

• Selected by the Queen of England

What is the role of the governor-general in the context of the Prime Minister's oath of office?

• To administer the oath of office to the Prime Minister

• To propose and carry out laws

• To lead governmental departments

• To remain in power with the support of the majority of Parliament members

What happens if the Prime Minister and his/her cabinet lose the support of the majority of members in Parliament?

• They continue to serve until the next scheduled elections

• They must call for new elections

• The Queen selects a new Prime Minister

• The governor-general takes over the government

What is the primary function of the judicial branch in a parliamentary democracy like Canada?

• To propose and carry out laws

• To administer the oath of office to the Prime Minister

• To interpret or decide what the laws mean

• To elect the Prime Minister

What type of government does the United States have?

• Parliamentary democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Constitutional democracy

• Absolute monarchy