⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
What are the three parts of Parliament?
Correct answer: The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
A The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the House of Commons
✓ The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
C The Governor General, the Senate and the Supreme Court
D The House of Commons, the Senate and the provinces
💡 Explanation
Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons. Provincial legislatures are made up of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly.
Key facts to remember
- Parliament = the Sovereign, the Senate, the House of Commons
- A provincial legislature = the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly
- All three parts of Parliament take part in making federal law
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.2.2 The Three Parts of Parliament:
Parliament has three parts. The first is the Sovereign, the king or queen. The second is the Senate. The third is the House of Commons. All three take part before a proposal can turn into a federal law. Provincial legislatures follow a similar but simpler pattern. They have two parts: the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly. There is no provincial version of the Senate, so a provincial bill does not have a second chamber to pass through.
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