What does the term “responsible government” mean?
Answer: The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.
Responsible government means the ministers of the Crown must retain the confidence (support) of a majority of elected representatives.
All answer choices
- Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting.
- The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister.
- The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern. (correct answer)
- All Canadians are responsible for each other.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Government & Elections study guide.
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- True/False. The party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons is usually invited to form the government.
- True/False. Senators in Canada are elected by voters.
- How are Senators chosen?
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