⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Who chooses the federal Cabinet ministers?
Correct answer: The Prime Minister
✓ The Prime Minister
B The Governor General
C The Senate
D Voters in a separate ballot
💡 Explanation
The Prime Minister picks the ministers who make up the Cabinet.
Key facts to remember
- The Prime Minister chooses the Cabinet ministers
- The Prime Minister is responsible for government operations and policy
- Cabinet ministers lead areas of government work
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.2.3 The Prime Minister and the Cabinet:
Inside the federal government, the Prime Minister picks the Cabinet ministers. The Prime Minister is answerable for how the government runs and for the policies it follows. Ministers take charge of particular areas of government work, and the Prime Minister leads that team. This is where the daily business of governing is decided. It is a different job from that of the head of state, who does not run the government and stays out of party politics.
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