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Chapter 6 of 11

How Canadians Govern Themselves

Understand Canada's system of government, including the three branches, federalism, and the role of the Crown.

40 min to study30 quiz questions⭐ High Priority

📚 Key Facts to Know

  • 1Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy
  • 2The three levels of government are federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal
  • 3Parliament consists of the Senate, the House of Commons, and the Crown
  • 4The Prime Minister leads the Cabinet and the federal government
  • 5The Governor General represents the King at the federal level
  • 6Lieutenant Governors represent the King in each province
  • 7Responsible government means the Cabinet must have the confidence of the elected House
  • 8The separation of powers divides authority among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
  • 9Provincial governments have jurisdiction over areas like education and healthcare
  • 10The Federal government handles national defence, criminal law, and immigration

💡 Study Tips

  • • Read each fact carefully — understand the context, not just the words
  • • Pay attention to dates, names, and specific numbers — the test asks about these
  • • Take the chapter quiz when you feel confident with the material