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What is a bill?
A proposal for a new law.
What is a law?
A rule that has been officially approved by Parliament.
A change or addition suggested to a bill.
Amendment
A group of parliamentarians who study a bill in detail.
Committee
A piece of paper used for voting.
Ballot
A person running for political office.
Candidate
Who is the head of state in Canada?
The King
Who is the head of government in Canada?
The Prime Minister
Who is Canada's Prime Minister
Mark Carney
How often are federal elections usually held in Canada?
Every four years
Where does the Prime Minister work?
In Ottawa, at Parliament Hill
Capital City of Canada
Ottawa
What is a political party?
A group of people with similar ideas about how to run the country.
How many levels of government does Canada have?
Three
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal.
Which level of government is responsible for national defense and immigration?
The federal government.
