⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
What do the governments and assemblies of the territories do?
Correct answer: They carry out many of the same functions as provincial ones
✓ They carry out many of the same functions as provincial ones
B They only advise the federal government
C They deal solely with natural resources
D They are appointed rather than elected
💡 Explanation
Although the territories are not provinces, their governments and assemblies perform many of the same tasks.
Key facts to remember
- Each province elects its own Legislative Assembly
- A provincial assembly works like the House of Commons in Ottawa
- The three northern territories have small populations
- Territories are not provinces but do many of the same jobs
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.1.4 Every Province Has Its Own Assembly:
Every province elects its own Legislative Assembly. It works in much the same way as the House of Commons in Ottawa, but the laws it passes apply only inside that province. The three northern territories are treated differently. Few people live there, and they are not provinces. Even so, their assemblies and governments handle many of the same jobs a province handles. So people in the territories still elect representatives who take decisions on their behalf.
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