Question 1

The Senate is designed to provide equal regional representation to offset the representation by population in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prime Minister's Office 
B)  House of Commons 
C)  Provincial legislatures 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Prime Minister's Office 
B)  House of Commons 
C)  Provincial legislatures 
D)  None of the above B

Question 2

Cabinet solidarity in the parliamentary system means that cabinet members will deliberate and discuss together on key governmental decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Justin Trudeau's proposed changes to the Senate include which of the following ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  senators elected for a nine-year term 
B)  appointing non-partisan provincial committees to nominate potential senators 
C)  abolishing the Senate 
D)  Triple-E Senate 
A)  senators elected for a nine-year term 
B)  appointing non-partisan provincial committees to nominate potential senators 
C)  abolishing the Senate 
D)  Triple-E Senate B

Question 4

Why is meant by a coalition government?

Accepted Answer

A coalition government is one

Question 5

The activities of government are divided among a number of _______ such as justice, health, and national defence.

Accepted Answer

A)  committees 
B)  cabinets 
C)  departments 
D)  agencies 
A)  committees 
B)  cabinets 
C)  departments 
D)  agencies

Question 6

The Canadian parliamentary system can be described as a system of "executive dominance" because it places considerable power in the hands of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prime minster and the cabinet 
B)  head of state 
C)  prime minister alone 
D)  courts 
A)  prime minster and the cabinet 
B)  head of state 
C)  prime minister alone 
D)  courts

Question 7

In Canada, the lieutenant-governors are recommended by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prime minister and appointed by the Monarch 
B)  premiers and appointed by the Monarch 
C)  The premiers and appointed by the prime minister 
D)  The Monarch and appointed by the prime minister 
A)  prime minister and appointed by the Monarch 
B)  premiers and appointed by the Monarch 
C)  The premiers and appointed by the prime minister 
D)  The Monarch and appointed by the prime minister

Question 8

The Privy Council Office is responsible for helping to shepherd government legislation through the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When Brian Mulroney was prime minister, the Liberal majority in the senate engaged in confrontation over important legislation including the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  electoral reform 
B)  the Goods and Services Tax 
C)  oil drilling in the Arctic 
D)  Right to Die legislation 
A)  electoral reform 
B)  the Goods and Services Tax 
C)  oil drilling in the Arctic 
D)  Right to Die legislation

Question 10

In 2008, when Governor General Michaëlle Jean granted Prime Minister Harper's request to prorogue Parliament, she was using the ____________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  prerogative 
B)  judicial 
C)  legislative 
D)  appointment 
A)  prerogative 
B)  judicial 
C)  legislative 
D)  appointment

Question 11

The Westminster system heavily concentrates power in the hands of the prime minister and Cabinet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are some positive features of the system of party discipline?

Accepted Answer

There are some positive features to part

Question 13

What is the name of the motion to limit debate in the House of Commons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filibuster 
B)  Closure 
C)  Cancellation 
D)  Limitation 
A)  Filibuster 
B)  Closure 
C)  Cancellation 
D)  Limitation

Question 14

Describe at least 2 important differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems.

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary systems have a close relat

Question 15

A majority government is one that received the majority of votes in an election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a minority government situation, the cabinet is chosen to represent the different parties in the House of Commons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is a minority government?

Accepted Answer

A minority government is where a single

Question 18

After the May 2010 UK election, the Liberal Democratic party negotiated with the Conservative party and the Labour party to form a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive alliance 
B)  coalition government 
C)  minority government 
D)  new political party 
A)  executive alliance 
B)  coalition government 
C)  minority government 
D)  new political party

Question 19

Government departments are headed by Ministers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The person whose role is to enforce party discipline is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  whip 
B)  prime minister 
C)  privy council 
D)  Speaker of the House 
A)  whip 
B)  prime minister 
C)  privy council 
D)  Speaker of the House

The Senate is designed to provide equal regional representation to offset the representation by population in the __________.

Cabinet solidarity in the parliamentary system means that cabinet members will deliberate and discuss together on key governmental decisions.

Justin Trudeau's proposed changes to the Senate include which of the following ideas?

Why is meant by a coalition government?

The activities of government are divided among a number of _______ such as justice, health, and national defence.

The Canadian parliamentary system can be described as a system of "executive dominance" because it places considerable power in the hands of the ________.

In Canada, the lieutenant-governors are recommended by the ________.

The Privy Council Office is responsible for helping to shepherd government legislation through the Senate.

When Brian Mulroney was prime minister, the Liberal majority in the senate engaged in confrontation over important legislation including the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and ___________________.

In 2008, when Governor General Michaëlle Jean granted Prime Minister Harper's request to prorogue Parliament, she was using the ____________ power.

The Westminster system heavily concentrates power in the hands of the prime minister and Cabinet.

What are some positive features of the system of party discipline?

What is the name of the motion to limit debate in the House of Commons?

Describe at least 2 important differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems.

A majority government is one that received the majority of votes in an election.

In a minority government situation, the cabinet is chosen to represent the different parties in the House of Commons.

What is a minority government?

After the May 2010 UK election, the Liberal Democratic party negotiated with the Conservative party and the Labour party to form a(n) ________.

Government departments are headed by Ministers.

The person whose role is to enforce party discipline is the ___________.

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Exam 14: Parliamentary Systems

The Senate is designed to provide equal regional representation to offset the representation by population in the __________.

Cabinet solidarity in the parliamentary system means that cabinet members will deliberate and discuss together on key governmental decisions.

Justin Trudeau's proposed changes to the Senate include which of the following ideas?

Why is meant by a coalition government?

The activities of government are divided among a number of _______ such as justice, health, and national defence.

The Canadian parliamentary system can be described as a system of "executive dominance" because it places considerable power in the hands of the ________.

In Canada, the lieutenant-governors are recommended by the ________.

The Privy Council Office is responsible for helping to shepherd government legislation through the Senate.

When Brian Mulroney was prime minister, the Liberal majority in the senate engaged in confrontation over important legislation including the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and ___________________.

In 2008, when Governor General Michaëlle Jean granted Prime Minister Harper's request to prorogue Parliament, she was using the ____________ power.

The Westminster system heavily concentrates power in the hands of the prime minister and Cabinet.

What are some positive features of the system of party discipline?

What is the name of the motion to limit debate in the House of Commons?

Describe at least 2 important differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems.

A majority government is one that received the majority of votes in an election.

In a minority government situation, the cabinet is chosen to represent the different parties in the House of Commons.

What is a minority government?

After the May 2010 UK election, the Liberal Democratic party negotiated with the Conservative party and the Labour party to form a(n) ________.

Government departments are headed by Ministers.

The person whose role is to enforce party discipline is the ___________.

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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