Worksheet 3.2: Investigating Government

In the table below, answer the questions for each level of government.

Question / Federal / Provincial/Territorial / Municipal/Local
What is the name of the role represented by the sovereign at this level?
Who currently holds this position?
What is the official title of the leader at this level of government?
Who currently holds this position and which party do they represent?
What is the official title of the elected members at this level of government?
How many members are there?
Who currently holds this position for your geographic area?
Where does this level of government meet?
(Include the name of the building and city)
What are three or more responsibilities at this level of government?

TEACHER COPY: Investigating Government

Question / Federal / Provincial/Territorial / Municipal/Local
What is the name of the role represented by the sovereign at this level?
Who currently holds this position? / Governor General
David Johnston / Lieutenant Governor
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*Does not apply to territories / n/a
What is the official title of the leader at this level of government?
Who currently holds this position and which party do they represent? / Prime Minister
Stephen Harper
Conservative Party of Canada / Premier
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What is the official title of the elected members at this level of government?
How many members are there?
Who currently holds this position for your geographic area? / Member of Parliament (MP)
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Where does this level of government meet?
(Include the name of the building and city) / Parliament Hill
Ottawa / Answers will vary
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What are three or more responsibilities at this level of government? / Justice, citizenship and immigration, national defence, currency, public safety, fisheries and oceans / Education, healthcare delivery, environment, energy / Road maintenance, water and sewer service, recreation and community facilities, libraries, police protection services