Jeopardy
Type of government
History of Canada
Political Parties
Levels of government
Other
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Final Jeopardy
100 What type of government do
we have?
A democracy
200 This exists when there is no
government in place and anyone
can do whatever they want to
anything or anyone.
Anarchy
300 What is a dictatorship?
A country whose leader rules with
absolute power.
400 What is the ruler called in an
absolute monarchy?
A king or queen.
500 Who elects the
representatives in a constitutional
monarchy?
The people
100 What is the capital of
Canada?
Ottawa
200 The Dominion of Canada
was formed in what year?
1867
300 When Canada became a
country a document was created
outlining the rules for the new
government. What’s the name for
this act?
British North America Act
400 Who was the first Prime
Minister of Canada?
John A. MacDonald.
500 Name two reasons why the
colonies joined together to form
Canada.
1. To sell their goods more easily.
2. To protect themselves from
invasion.
100 Stephen Harper is a member
of this party.
The Conservative Party
200 This party is currently
leading the provincial
government.
What is the Liberal Party.
300 This party believes in the
environment first.
Green Party
400 This party only has
candidates in Quebec.
Bloc Quebecois.
500 Name the 5 main political
parties in Canada.
Conservative Party
Liberal Party
NDP
Bloc Quebecois
Green Party
100 A mayor is in charge of what
level of government.
Municipal
200 What level of government
creates by-laws (for example, not
allowing dogs to be off a leash in
a park)
Municipal
300 Name 3 responsibilities that
the provincial government has.
Schools
Hospitals
Building roads and highways
Driver’s licenses
400 Name 3 responsibilities the
federal government has.
Military
Environment
Immigration
500 Name 3 responsibilities the
municipal government has.
Fire protection
Libraries
Snow removal
By-laws
Transportation
Waste removal
100 Who is the Premier of BC?
Christy Clark
200 When is the next Provincial
election?
May 2013
300 Who is the mayor of Maple
Ridge?
Ernie Daykin
400 If you have a problem with
the library, which level of
government would you speak
with?
Municipal
500 How old must you be to
vote?
18 years of age
Final Jeopardy
What are the 6 steps involved in making a law
or passing a bill?
Final Jeopardy Answer
1.The first reading
2. The second reading
3. Standing committee
4. The report stage
5. The third reading
6. Royal assent