chapter 2.5 test

Question 1

Quel est le rôle principal d’une commission d’enquête parlementaire ?

What is the main role of a parliamentary commission of inquiry?

Answer 1

Enquêter sur des questions d’intérêt public

Investigate matters of public interest

Question 2

Quel est l’objectif principal de la fonction publique ?

Answer 2

Assurer l’implimintaiton des politiques du gouvernement

Question 3

Which level of government is responsible for municipalities?

Answer 3

Municipal

Question 4

The Speech from the Throne is presented by: (Disocurs de trone)

Answer 4

gouverneur général

Question 5

bill becomes a law when it is approved by:

Answer 5

La Chambre des communes et le Sénat

Question 6

What is the main function of the Upper House (Senate)

Answer 6

Review and revise bills (project de loi)

Question 7

A majority government means that:

Answer 7

The ruling party has more than half the seats in Parliament

Question 8

One of the responsibilities of the judicial system is to:

Answer 8

Enforce laws

Question 9

A party’s political ideology influences:

Answer 9

Ses politiques et ses prises de décisions

Question 10

The role of a parliamentary committee is to:

Answer 10

Study bills and government policies in detail

Question 11

The federal government is responsible for:

Answer 11

Foreign policy and international affairs

La politique étrangère et les affaires internationales

Question 12

Les suffrages exprimés se réfèrent à (vote casts)

Answer 12

Le total des votes reçus par les candidats

Question 13

Quel est le rôle d’un parti politique au Canada ?

Answer 13

Représenter les intérêts de la population

Question 14

La protection des droits des citoyens canadiens est garantie par :

Answer 14

La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés

Question 15

Un gouvernement minoritaire signifie que:

Answer 15

The ruling party has less than half the seats and must negotiate with other parties

Question 16

The Senate is made up of:

Answer 16

Appointed members

Question 17

Which level of government is responsible for health care in Canada

Answer 17

Provincial only

Question 18

Les organismes gouvernementaux sont responsables de :

Answer 18

L’application des lois

Question 19

The federal government is responsible for educating the provinces.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Government departments are responsible for implementing public policies.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Un gouvernement majoritaire n’a pas besoin de négocier avec d’autres partis pour passer des lois.

Answer 21

Vrai

Question 22

Discours du Trône est un discours prononcé par le Premier ministre.

Answer 22

Faux

Question 23

Les suffrages exprimés comprennent tous les votes valides, y compris les votes blancs.

Answer 23

The votes cast include all valid votes, including blank votes.

Question 24

The Senate is composed only of elected members

Answer 24

False

Question 25

The judicial system protects citizens' rights by applying the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Answer 25

true

Question 26

A bill is a document that is directly accepted as law

Answer 26

False

Question 27

A minority government can easily pass new laws without negotiating.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Government agencies can exist at both the provincial and federal levels

Answer 28

True

Question 29

name three responsibilities of the federal government

Answer 29

national defense, foreign affairs and international trade, and currency Défense nationale, affaires étrangères et commerce international, et monnaie

Question 30

name three responsibilities of the provincial government

Answer 30

education, healthcare, and social services, L'éducation, les soins de santé et les services sociaux,

Question 31

name three responsibilities of the municipal government

Answer 31

Fire Service, Road maintenance, parks, land use Service d'incendie, entretien des routes, parcs, utilisation des terres

Question 32

What is a minority government?

Answer 32

A minority government is a type of government where the ruling party has less than half the seats in the legislature. This means they must rely on support from other parties to pass laws and stay in power.

Question 33

Explain why judges must be impartial.

Answer 33

Judges must be impartial to ensure fairness and justice. Impartiality prevents personal biases from influencing decisions, upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust in the judicial system. It guarantees that all parties receive equal treatment in court.

Question 34

Name two examples of federal departments

Answer 34

the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Le ministère des Finances et le ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement

Question 35

two examples of provincial departments.

Answer 35

Two examples of provincial departments are: 1. Ministry of Health - responsible for healthcare services and public health policies. 2. Ministry of Education - oversees the education system, including schools and curriculum development. Deux exemples de ministères provinciaux sont : 1. Ministère de la Santé - responsable des services de santé et des politiques de santé publique. 2. Ministère de l'Éducation - supervise le système éducatif, y compris les écoles et le développement des programmes.

Question 36

What is the difference between the upper house and the lower house of the Canadian Parliament? Quelle est la différence entre la Chambre haute et la Chambre basse du Parlement canadien ?

Answer 36

The Lower House, or House of Commons, has elected MPs who propose and vote on laws. The Upper House, or Senate, has appointed senators who review bills passed by the House of Commons. La Chambre basse, ou Chambre des communes, est composée de députés élus qui proposent et votent des lois. La Chambre haute, ou Sénat, est composée de sénateurs nommés qui examinent les projets de loi de la Chambre des communes.

Question 37

Explain the role of the federal government in creating laws and public policies

Answer 37

The federal government creates laws by proposing bills, debating them in the House of Commons and the Senate, and then getting royal assent. They also develop public policies to address national issues and guide government actions.

Answer 38

- Bill introduced in House of Commons or Senate. - First reading: title and purpose presented. - Second reading: debated and amended. - Committee review: detailed examination and amendments. - Third reading: final debate and approval. - Moves to the other house for a similar process. - Both houses approve the bill. - Sent to Governor General for royal assent. - Becomes law after royal assent. - Le projet de loi est introduit à la Chambre des communes ou au Sénat. - Première lecture : le titre et l'objectif sont présentés. - Deuxième lecture : débattu et amendé. - Examen en comité : examen détaillé et amendements. - Troisième lecture : débat final et approbation. - Passe à l'autre chambre pour un processus similaire. - Les deux chambres approuvent le projet de loi. - Envoyé au Gouverneur général pour la sanction royale. - Devient loi après la sanction royale.

Question 39

Quels sont les différents tribunaux en Ontario et leur rôle dans la protection des droits des citoyens ? What are the different courts in Ontario and their role in protecting citizens' rights?

Answer 39

???? 1. Ontario Court of Justice: Handles minor criminal and family cases. 2. Superior Court of Justice: Deals with serious civil, criminal, and family cases. 3. Court of Appeal for Ontario: Reviews appeals from lower courts. 4. Administrative Tribunals: Address specific issues like immigration and human rights. 5. Supreme Court of Canada: The highest court, reviews cases of national importance and ensures uniformity in law interpretation across Canada.