Social studies

What are the three levels of government?

Federal, provincial, and municipal

Where do the Federal and Provincial governments get their power?

From the Canadian Constitution

Where does the Municipal government get its power?

It is assigned by the provincial government.

Who is the leader of a provincial government?

The Premier

Who is the leader of a municipal government

The mayor

What is the “criminal code”?

A federal book that lists all things considered crimes and the punishments.

Why did provinces fight for control over education and natural resources in 1867?

Because they had a strong sense of separate identity and wanted to protect their own interests.

Which level of government is responsible for National Defence and the Millitary?

Federal

Which level of government is responsible for Education and Hospitals?

Provincial

Which level of government is responsible for Waste Management and Sewers?

Municipal.

Name three responsibilities shared by Federal and Provincial governments.

Aboriginal affairs, Agriculture, and Environment.

Which level handles Citizenship and Immigration?

Federal.

Which level handles Fire Protection and Local Parks?

Municipal.

What document proves a teacher is legally entitled to teach, and which level issues it?

A Teaching Certificate, issued by the Provincial government.

How can you prove you are up-to-date on vaccinations, and who keeps these records?

An immunization record (yellow card), kept by the Provincial government.

Why must you wait for an inheritance after a relative dies?

Because of legal processes like verifying the will and ensuring all debts and taxes are paid.

Which level of government is responsible for laws dealing with death and inheritance?

Provincial (under Provincial law and courts).

Which level of government issues a Building Permit?

Municipal.

Who is the Monarch’s representative in Manitoba?

The Lieutenant Governor.

What must happen for a bill to become law in Manitoba?

It must be passed by the Legislative Assembly and signed by the Lieutenant Governor.

What is a "Constituency"?

A specific geographic area (riding) represented by an MLA.

What is an "Ideology"?

A set of similar beliefs and goals held by a political party.

Who makes up the "Cabinet"?

MLAs chosen by the Premier to be in charge of specific government departments.

What is the specific title for a representative elected to the Federal government?

Member of Parliament (MP).

What is the specific title for a representative elected to the Provincial government (like in Manitoba)?

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

What is the specific title for a representative elected to the Municipal government?

Councillor.

According to the responsibilities table, which level handles "Weights and Measures"?

Federal.

Which level handles "Property and civil rights"?

Provincial.

In the Manitoba government structure, who is the "Speaker"?

The person who runs the meetings of the Legislative Assembly and makes sure everyone follows the rules.

What is the "Official Opposition"?

The political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Legislative Assembly; their job is to challenge the government's ideas.

Why does the Federal government handle things like "Fisheries" and "Immigration"?

Because these are matters that affect the whole country, not just one specific region.

What is a "Reeve"?

The leader of a rural municipal government (similar to a Mayor in a city).

Which level of government handles "Marriage and Divorce" laws?

Federal.

If you have a problem with your local "Water and Sewer" service, which level of government do you contact?

Municipal.