Canada's History
Responsible government means that the executive branch of government must:
- ○Be appointed directly by the Crown without any elections
- ✓Maintain the confidence and support of the elected legislature
- ○Consult Aboriginal peoples before making decisions
- ○Refer all major decisions to Britain for approval
Correct answer
Maintain the confidence and support of the elected legislature
Responsible government means that the Cabinet (executive) must have the confidence of the elected legislature to govern. If the legislature votes no-confidence, the government must resign. This principle was won by British North American colonies in the 1840s.
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