Question 1

How does a politician become prime minister in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Canadians do not directly elec

Question 2

In addition to full ministers of the Crown, the political executive often features a pair of junior positions that exist outside the formal cabinet. These roles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  regional ministers and local ministers 
B)  ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries 
C)  backbenchers and legislative advisors 
D)  legislative assistants and constituency assistants 
A)  regional ministers and local ministers 
B)  ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries 
C)  backbenchers and legislative advisors 
D)  legislative assistants and constituency assistants

Question 3

The governor general appoints thirteen (13) lieutenant governors who serve as their most trusted policy advisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the name of a rank-and-file member of the legislative assembly without cabinet responsibilities or other special legislative titles or duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Backroomer 
B)  Backscratcher 
C)  Backrower 
D)  Backbencher 
A)  Backroomer 
B)  Backscratcher 
C)  Backrower 
D)  Backbencher

Question 5

In Canada, what is the name of the highest-ranking official appointed by the Crown to lead the political executive at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

A)  head of government 
B)  first minister 
C)  prime minister 
D)  All of the above 
A)  head of government 
B)  first minister 
C)  prime minister 
D)  All of the above

How does a politician become prime minister in Canada?

In addition to full ministers of the Crown, the political executive often features a pair of junior positions that exist outside the formal cabinet. These roles are:

The governor general appoints thirteen (13) lieutenant governors who serve as their most trusted policy advisors.

What is the name of a rank-and-file member of the legislative assembly without cabinet responsibilities or other special legislative titles or duties?

In Canada, what is the name of the highest-ranking official appointed by the Crown to lead the political executive at the federal level?

Overview of Canadian Politics

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Exam 5: The Executive

How does a politician become prime minister in Canada?

In addition to full ministers of the Crown, the political executive often features a pair of junior positions that exist outside the formal cabinet. These roles are:

The governor general appoints thirteen (13) lieutenant governors who serve as their most trusted policy advisors.

What is the name of a rank-and-file member of the legislative assembly without cabinet responsibilities or other special legislative titles or duties?

In Canada, what is the name of the highest-ranking official appointed by the Crown to lead the political executive at the federal level?

Overview of Canadian Politics

The Constitution

Federalism

Regionalism and Political Cultures

The Legislature

The Justice System

Public Policy and the Bureaucracy

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

Media and Communication

Interest Groups and Social Movements

Diversity and Representation

Canada in the World

Filters