⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Which provincial body is compared to the House of Commons in Ottawa?
Correct answer: The elected Legislative Assembly
A The provincial Senate
B The Executive Council
✓ The elected Legislative Assembly
D The provincial court of appeal
💡 Explanation
Every province elects its own Legislative Assembly, which works much like the House of Commons does federally.
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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