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1
What was the UN known as before it became the UN?
The Peace Group
League of Legends
The International Bond of a Nation
League of Nations
2
Which of the following is a responsibility?
you are to be given a fair legal trial
you should vote once you are 18
you have the right to an election every 5 years
you are allowed to leave or enter Canada
3
What is a criminal crime against?
environment
children
people working in schools
society
4
The point of civics is what?
prerequisite to being a politician
not bug my parents during the summer
get another credit
to learn about being an active citizen
5
What is the purpose of the legislative branch?
to create laws
to apply laws
to implement laws
to follow orders from the Queen
6
Who is the Dalai Lama?
A monk who is currently living in Tibet
A monk from Tibet who opposes Chinese control over Tibet
A monk from China
A monk from Tibet who favours Chinese control over Tibet
7
What does a democratic leadership style believe in?
one person makes all decisions
everyone's ideas are expressed
non interference policy
no part in decision
8
Who is the party leader of the Green Party?
Elizabeth May
Andrew Scheer
Thomas Mulclair
Martine OUclair
9
Kids taken away and put in foster homes to be stripped of their culture, language and identity
the great depression
60s scoop
residential schools
missing indigenous
10
A country ruled by a single leader that has not been elected and may use force to keep control
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
11
What year was the Constitution signed by Trudeau and the Queen?
1932
1867
1982
1919
12
How many political parties does Canada sitting in Parliament?
4
2
3
5
13
This type of govt is usually run by a small group of rich upper class
democracy
oligarchy
communism
monarchy
14
What is the constitution?
A bi-law
The lowest law in Canada
The highest law in the Canada
Prime Ministers Room
15
There are ____ amount of seats in the Senate
105
228
501
338
16
What is the final step of passing a bill?
royal assent
last resort
final check
last step
17
Which of the following parties are right-wing?
Bloc Quebecois
none of the above
NDP
Liberal
18
What are the responsibilities of the Municipal Govt?
immigration, citizenship, foreign affairs
education, health care, enviro protection
public transit, property tax, emergency services
water, sewage, property and civil rights, national defence
19
What is a Coalition Govt?
the party with the least amount of deats
An Alliance/Temporary alliance of all political parties
the party with the most seats
The party with over half of the Seats
20
When a bill is being passed which of the following is not a house or person that is involved
the governor general
the cabinet
the senate
the house of commons
21
Going to court for a divorce falls under which govt branch?
judicial
legistlative
executive
senators
22
Which type of Govt allows civilians to own businesses, but still has large control over them?
totalitarianism
socialism
communism
libertarianism
23
Who is Doug Ford?
Governor General
Prime Minister
Mayor
Premier
24
Who is the head of state?
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Beth
Queen Elizabeth III
Queen Elizabeth II
25
What is the definition of totalitarianism?
citizen totally subject to absolute state authority in all
everyone working together & equally part of decision making
form of govt where citizen either in/directly take part
citizen subject to state authority in many aspects of life
26
Who of the following is not a political party leader?
Justin Trudeau
Elizabeth May
Tom Mulclair
Stephen Harper
27
Which one of these is not part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Minority Language Education Rights
Mobile Rights
Fundamental Freedoms
Equality RIghts
28
What is the Senate's other name?
Prime Minister's office
the Ottawa Senators room
green room
upper house
29
What is equity?
everybody gets the same but standards are dropped
people who are in need are given what they need
people from Ecuador get more rights
everybody is treated the same
30
How old is the 14th Dalai Lama?
82
75
72
71
31
Ms Wallace loves what animal?
Cats
Elephants
Lions
Parrots
32
Who is the founder of Free the Children?
Romeo Dallaire
Marc Kielburger
Dalai Lama
Craig Kielburger
33
What is left or right wing?
the party that gets the third most votes
the wings of the flying pig
where a party is on the political spectrum
where party sits in the House of Commons
34
Why was the Dalai Lama exiled?
He was a poor leader
He led a rebellion against China
He wanted to escape Tibet
He led a rebellion against India
35
The House of Commons is green because:
It was the first PMs favourite colour
represents democracy
British HC is green
It is the opposite colour of the Senate
36
Tomorrow is what?
whatever, Im on vacation
Go to your exam- do not forget!
Sleep in day
Halloween
37
Where on the political spectrum is the Liberal Party?
center right
center left
right
left
38
Which one is furthest to the right on the political spectrum?
liberalism
socialism
fascism
liberarianism
39
How many Judges are there in the Supreme Court?
10
8
9
7
40
Who forms the Official Opposition?
Conservative
NDP
Liberal
Green
41
Which one is not part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Illegal Rights
Equality Rights
Mobility Rights
Official Language Rights
42
What is a Cabinet Minister?
any member of the opposition
an elected MP appointed by Governor General
a senator who is head of the govt department
an elected MP chosen by the Prime Minister
43
What is authoritarian Leadership?
you do not want to take part in discussion
you include everyone
people look up to you
you are the boss
44
Which one is not one of the three branches of government?
Executive
Federal
Legislative
Judicial
45
Which political ideology falls to the far left of the political spectrum?
Liberals
socialism
Fascism
communism
46
WHat is the area in which FN women are disappearing?
Fraser River
The highway of Tear
Vancouver Island
the highway of fears
47
Which one of these rights are false?
political rights
society rights
social rights
civil rights
48
Who is the Prime Minister?
Queen Elizabeth II
Stephen Harper
Justin Trudeau
Jim Watson
49
What is Genocide?
killing a large group of people
A needle that is injected to prevent TB
Someone who prevents fights
A group of genes
50
Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court?
You can appeal after their decision
Any type of case can go to the Supreme Court
They hear cases only from ONtario
There are 9 judges
51
After the second reading, what stage in passing a bill is next?
executive stage
report stage
committee stage
legislative stage
52
Which part of the govt is responsible for education?
provincial
executive
legislative
municipal
53
The governor General is
Judy La Marsh
Judy Payette
Andrew Scheer
David Johnston
54
Which one is not a responsibility of the federal govt?
citizenship
immigration
healthcare
taxes
55
Which definition does not apply to civil rights?
right to participate fully in society
liberty of person
freedom of speech
equality before the law
56
How old do you have to be to vote?
17
21
18
16
57
How many seats are in the House of COmmons?
305
308
335
338
58
Which is correct about Provincial Judges?
Judges are elected by the Provincial govt
Judges choose between themselves
Judges are appointed by the Prov govt
there are no judges
59
What one is not a responsibility for a Canadian citizen?
voting
moving to another country
contributing to a community
obeying the law
60
How many official languages does the United Nations have?
4
12
6
10
61
When was the United Nations officially formed?
19 Nov 1942
24 Oct 1945
14 Jan 1945
24 Jan 1955
62
Which of the following are your legal rights?
right to resist arrest
right to a public trial
all of the above
right to vote
63
What reason did China give for taking over Tibet?
bolster finances
create a better economy
increase amount of monks
saving abused people
64
The NDP falls where on the political spectrum?
center right
center
left
right
65
What is an NGO?
the five victors of war granted veto power
UN conferences that have turned into non governmental org
New Goo Organizations
organizations that make conferences on national policy
66
A special right or advantage given to a particular group of people is:
common good
priviledge
equality
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
67
In Rwanda, which group primarily controlled most of the wealth? What % of the popl were they?
Hutu, 15%
Tutsi, 10%
Tutsi, 15%
Hutu, 10%
68
How many times are elections held?
every 4 years
every 3 years
every 6 years
every 5 years
