Canadian citizenship test practice question · History
What does "responsible government" mean?
Answer options
- The Governor General chooses all the laws
- Ministers must have the support of a majority of the elected representativesCorrect
- The army controls the government in times of crisis
- Each city is responsible for its own defence
Answer: Ministers must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives
Under responsible government, ministers need the confidence of the elected assembly. If they lose a vote of confidence, they must resign. Nova Scotia was the first colony to achieve it, in 1847-48.
Checked November 7, 2026