SS9 Chapter 1-5

Question 1

What type of voting system does Canada use?

Accepted Answer

First Past the Post

Question 2

The legislative branch's primary function is to?

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Create laws

Question 3

Canada wants to encourage immigration for all of the following EXCEPT

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slave labor

Question 4

What type of government would be formed by the "light blue" party in the chart?

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Minority

Question 5

The executive branch's primary role is to?

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Putting laws into action

Question 6

Why may a person be refused entry into Canada because of health concerns?

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Are contagious or would put excessive demand on health services

Question 7

The John Howard Society and Elizabeth Fry Society are

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advocacy groups

Question 8

The Supreme Court of Canada belongs to what government branch?

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Judicial

Question 9

A majority government ______________ than a minority government.

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Moves faster

Question 10

The basic path of a bill into a law is _________ -> Senate -> Royal Assent (fill in the blank)

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House of Commons

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about the Senate?

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They are members of the ruling government

Question 12

With proportional representation a party with 30% of the popular vote would get

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30% of the seats

Question 13

When an immigrant must move because they are in danger

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refugee class

Question 14

A justice system that is fair and equitable will

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take into consideration the needs of everyone

Question 15

This is where party members can voice their opinion

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Caucus meeting

Question 16

The executive branch must keep the support of the legislative branch or they must step down

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Responsible government

Question 17

Why is the press important to politics?

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They deliver the government's message to the people, They convey the voice of the constituents

Question 18

When an offender is required to make repayment for the loss of material goods

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Restitution

Question 19

In Alberta a collective right held by Metis peoples is the right to

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have communal lands

Question 20

Why do some people worry about the influence of lobbyists?

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They are not elected officials

Question 21

When we accept cultural differences of immigrants (e.g. wearing a hijab)

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accommodation

Question 22

Aboriginal groups defend their opposition to increased immigration because they

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feel the government has not addressed their needs

Question 23

What class of immigrant is the Point System used for?

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Economic

Question 24

Why is it important for the public to know who is lobbying government officials?

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Accountability

Question 25

What is the highest court in Canada?

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Supreme Court of Canada

Question 26

The initial relationship between Aboriginal peoples and European explorers was

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Good - the Europeans needed help

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT used with the YCJA?

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use of jury trials

Question 28

The Provincial Nomination Program allows provinces to

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Influence government immigration policies, Meet the specific labour needs through immigration

Question 29

What was the result of Residential Schools?

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Assimilation

Question 30

Initially Canada wanted immigrants mainly from

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Western Europe

Question 31

Which of the following class makes up the largest group of immigrants?

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Economic

Question 32

The legislative branch is made up of?

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The House of Commons and Senate

Question 33

In the early 1900s, all Chinese immigrants were required to do what?

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Pay a "head-tax"

Question 34

Bicameral means

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two chambers

Question 35

Why does Canada believe that protecting refugees is important?

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Because of its humanitarian ideals

Question 36

Which of the following groups are the responsibility of the federal government?

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First Nations People

Question 37

Party members must publicly support party policy and vote with the party on important bills

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Party solidarity

Question 38

What is the final step needed for a bill to become a law?

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Royal Assent

Question 39

The executive branch is made up of?

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The PM and Cabinet Ministers

Question 40

Metis people do not have the same collective rights as First Nations because

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they did not sign treaties

Question 41

The internment of Japanese Canadians during World War Two was based on

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racial discrimination

Question 42

What makes the Judicial branch unique compared to the other two branches of gov.?

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It is separate from them

Question 43

This is used to determine if an economic immigrant is eligible to come to Canada

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Point System

Question 44

What factor is being considered when a person is refused entry due to connections with ISIS?

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Security

Question 45

With first-past-the-post could a candidate win with only 30% of the popular vote?

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Yes, as long as they got more votes than anyone else

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