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Which statement is FALSE about media in relation to political issues?
a) The media informs citizens about government ideas, actions and decisions.
b) The media consistently presents all issues in an unbiased, nonjudgmental way to the public.
c) Politicians often choose their words carefully when dealing with the media.
d) It can be very difficult for citizens to get the whole story about an issue from the media.

Which of the following is NOT a role of political parties in Canada's federal political system?
a) make decisions largely based on values
b) advertise in other countries to garner global support for Canada
c) campaign to win support
d) create a political platform of party beliefs

How do Senators get their jobs?
a) elected by Canadian citizens
b) appointed by the Prime Minister
c) appointed by the Governor General
d) appointed by the Monarch

What is the REPRESENTATION of the Senate referred to?
a) regional representaton
b) party represenation
c) First Past the Post
d) representation by population

What is the role of the Senate?
a) propose laws
b) represent Canada's majority group
c) provide SOBER SECOND THOUGHT to bills
d) represent the Prime Minister

How do Members of Parliament get their jobs?
a) elected by Canadian citizens
b) appointed by Senators
c) appointed by the Governor General
d) appointed by the Prime Minister

What is the REPRESENTATION of the House of Commons referred to?
a) regional represenation
b) party representation
c) First Past the Post
d) representation by population

Which branch is kept completely separate from the other two branches?
a) Legislative Branch
b) Executive Branch
c) Judicial Branch
d) None of them are separate

Which branch is commonly referred to as PARLIAMENT?
a) Legislative Branch
b) Executive Branch
c) Judicial Branch
d) All of the branches together

What group has PORTFOLIOS?
a) senators
b) Members of Parliament
c) Cabinet Ministers
d) Judges

What is a duty of the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
a) propose and pass laws
b) interpret laws
c) carry out the laws
d) responsible for the day-to-day running of the country

What is a duty of the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
a) propose and pass laws
b) interpret laws
c) carry out the laws
d) responsible for the day-to-day running of the country

What is a duty of the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
a) propose and pass laws
b) interpret laws
c) responsible for the day-to-day running of the country
d) amend laws

How many readings does a bill go through in each of the House of Commons and the Senate?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

What does a bill need in order to become law?
a) Royal Assent
b) Royal Approval
c) Portfolio Assessment
d) Party in Power Assent

Which group does NOT belong in the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
a) House of Commons
b) Governor General
c) Cabinet
d) Senate

Which groups belong in the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
a) Prime Minister and Senate
b) Prime Minister and Cabinet
c) Monarchy and House of Commons
d) Monarchy and Supreme Court of Canada

Which groups belong in the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
a) Supreme Court of Canada, provincial and territorial courts, Court of Appeal
b) Prime Minister and Cabinet
c) House of Commons, Senate, Governor General
d) House of Commons, Senate, Governor General, Monarchy

Where does a bill go once it has passed through the House of Commons?
a) Cabinet
b) Prime Minister
c) Senate
d) Governor General

Where does a bill go once it has passed through the Senate?
a) House of Commons
b) Governor General
c) Prime Minister
d) Monarch (Queen/King)

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