⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
5.2.3 The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
1 paragraphs · 2 questions
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.
Key Facts
- The Prime Minister chooses the Cabinet ministers
- The Prime Minister is responsible for government operations and policy
- Cabinet ministers lead areas of government work
Test yourself on this topic
2 practice questions from “The Prime Minister and the Cabinet”, each with the answer explained.
- Who chooses the federal Cabinet ministers?
- Who is responsible for the operations and policy of the federal government?
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