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Canadian Confederation Practice Exam

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Which body is the upper chamber of Canada's Parliament as established at Confederation?
Correct Answer:
Senate
Explanation:
At Confederation, Canada set up a two-chamber Parliament. The upper chamber is the Senate. It was created to provide regional representation and to review legislation from the elected House of Commons, offering a second layer of consideration and balance. Senators are appointed to represent provinces and regions, rather than serve as direct elected representatives. The other option, the House of Commons, is the lower chamber made up of elected Members of Parliament. The Lords is the British Parliament’s upper house, not part of Canada, and the Council of Provinces isn’t a formal parliamentary chamber in Canada.

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