Political Trivia Jeopardy!

FederalProvincial/TerritorialMunicipal/Local

Federal – 10 Who is the current prime minister?

Answer Stephen Harper

Federal – 20 Which political party is the prime minister currently the leader of?

Answer The Conservative Party of Canada

Federal – 30 What is the title given to the elected representative at the federal level?

Answer Member of Parliament (MP)

Federal – 40 Name three responsibilities at the federal level

Answer Aboriginal affairs Agriculture Citizenship and immigration Currency Environment Fisheries and oceans Foreign affairs, international trade and development Heritage Employment and social development Health Industry Infrastructure Federal law and courts National defence Natural resources Official languages Public safety Transportation Veterans affairs Regional development and diversification

Federal – 50 Who is my local representative at the federal level? Which party do they belong to?

Answer Answers will vary

Provincial/Territorial – 10 Who is the current premier?

Answer Answers will vary

Provincial/Territorial – 20 What political party is the current premier the leader of?

Answer Answers will vary

Provincial/Territorial – 30 What is the title given to the elected representative at the provincial/territorial level?

Answer Answers will vary Representatives at the provincial or territorial level are called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) or Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs), depending on the province or territory.

Provincial/Territorial – 40 Name three responsibilities at the provincial/territorial level

Answer Aboriginal affairs Agriculture Provincial law and courts Citizenship and immigration Culture Community and social services Consumer and commercial relations Energy Economic development and trade Education Environment Healthcare delivery Labour Municipal affairs Natural resources Rural affairs Tourism Transportation Training, college and universities

Provincial/Territorial – 50 Who is my local representative at the provincial/territorial level?

Answer Answers will vary

Municipal/Local – 10 Who is the head of the municipal/local council?

Answer Mayor/Reeve/ Chairperson

Municipal/Local – 20 What is the title given to my elected representative at the municipal/local level?

Answer Councillor/Alderman

Municipal/Local – 30 Name three responsibilities at the municipal/local level

Answer Road maintenance Water and sewer service Recreation and community facilities Family and community services Libraries Public properties and administration buildings Land use planning Roads and sidewalks Public lighting Police protection services Ambulance services Fire protection Public transportation Animal control Local parks Waste management Water supply and treatment Tourism

Municipal/Local – 40 From which level of government do municipal/local governments receive responsibilities?

Answer Provincial/Territorial

Municipal/Local – 50 Who is my elected representative at the municipal/local level?

Answer Answers will vary