Understanding Ontario's Government Structure

The video explains Canada's parliamentary democracy, focusing on Ontario's provincial government. It covers the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch includes elected MPPs who debate and pass laws. The executive branch, led by the premier, develops policies and implements laws. The judicial branch interprets and enforces laws. The provincial government impacts daily life through services like education and healthcare. Voting is emphasized as a key way to influence government.

What type of democracy does Canada have?

• Direct democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Presidential democracy

• Monarchy

In Ontario, what are the elected representatives called?

• Members of Parliament

• Members of Provincial Parliament

• Councillors

• Senators

Where do MPPs in Ontario convene to debate and pass laws?

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Toronto

• Vancouver

Who leads the executive branch in Ontario?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

• The Premier

• The Chief Justice

What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?

• Interpreting laws

• Developing policies and implementing laws

• Electing MPPs

• Judging legal cases

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To elect the premier

• To create laws

• To interpret and enforce laws

Which branch of government acts independently from the others?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the provincial government?

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

• Education

• Foreign policy

How can citizens influence their provincial government?

• By voting

• By writing letters

• By attending meetings

• By protesting

Which area is directly impacted by the provincial government's decisions?

• International trade

• Space exploration

• National defense

• Driving and highways