How many houses make up Parliament?

Question: How many houses make up Parliament?

Answer options:

• One ✅ Two
• Three
• Four

Correct answer: Two

Explanation: Canada's federal Parliament is bicameral, consisting of two legislative houses: the House of Commons and the Senate. Selecting two is correct because these are the only chambers where legislative bills are debated and passed. Choosing three is a common mistake because students often confuse the three component parts of Parliament—the Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons—with the legislative houses themselves, while options of one or four do not reflect Canada's Westminster system. This structure represents a fundamental principle of Canadian governance. Understanding that Parliament has two houses is highly relevant for the citizenship exam, as questions regarding the branches and roles of government are guaranteed to appear.