2. So what is Responsible Government? Responsible government is a system that requires government ministers to be elected of the legislative assembly. They should answer to the MP’s and that if they cannot keep up with their responsibilities it is best that they resign.
3. Investigating the Rebellions Lord Durham was sent from the British government to investigate the cause of the rebellions and to propose an agreement. He reported for three things; That colonies look after their own local affairs, that the upper and lower Canada make French a minority and also the introduction to responsible government.