Theme: Canada and Its Government

Unit 2: The Federal Government and Its Responsibilities

Initial Assessment:

1. In what city would you find the federal government's legislative building?

2. What is the title of the federal government's leader?

3. What is the Prime Minister's name?

4. What five parties are currently represented in Parliament?

5. What is the title of the Queen's representative in Canada?

6. What is the Governor-General's name?

7. Who is your Member of Parliament?

8. What party does he belong to?

9. Which party is the official opposition party?

10. What are the letters, MP, short for?

11. What is the federal government responsible for?

12. What federal riding do you live in?