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Social Studies 9
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1
Who is this?
Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
Cabinet Minister Chrystia Freeland
Governor General Adrian Clarkson
Governor General Julie Payette
2
When the governing party has less than 170 seats, it is a __________ government.
Majority
All of the above
Minority
Coalition
3
The electoral system used in the U.S.A. is called _______________
closed democracy
popular vote
first past the post
socialism
4
Which of the following is NOT a form media?
Magazines and Newspapers
Lobbyists
Billboards/outside advertising
Social and Digital media
5
The NDP, Liberal, Conservative, Green and BQ are the main political parties in Canada
False
True
6
The cabinet is part of both the legislative and executive branches
False
True
7
A belief that citizens have a duty to get rid of an unjust ruler was first proposed by
John Locke
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Thomas Hobbes
Karl Marx
8
Hobbes believed in democracy and the promotion of rights and freedoms
True
False
9
The role of political parties is to represent different __________ in Canada.
lobbyists
regions
nationalities
interests
10
Each political party will have a different ___________________.
ideology/platform
constituency
type of government they follow (es. democracy, communism, etc.)
regional representation
11
A ___________ government occurs when two parties combine their seats in the House of Commons to form the government.
majority
coalition
minority
socialist
12
Who is this?
Leader of the Conservative Party Erin O'Toole
Leader of the People's Party Maxime Bernier
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Leader of the NDP Jagmeet Singh
13
When the governing party has 170+ seats, it is called a ___________ government.
majority
communist
minority
coalition
14
The NDP are not supporting the Liberals with a vote of confidence
True
False
15
What is the primary role of the judicial branch of government?
To put laws into action
To interpret an enforce laws
To do the day to day job of government
To discuss, debate and make laws
16
What is the job of an MP?
Represent Constituants
All of the above
Provide a better country for all
Follow their party philosophy
17
The _________________ is where there is debate and vote on the principle of the bill.
Reporting stage
2nd reading
1st reading
Committee Stage
18
What's the best way to explain the type of democracy Canada has?
representative absolute democracy
Direct representative democracy
absolute constitutional democracy
Indirect representative democracy
19
The ____________________ is a detailed study of a bill in which a report is written.
1st reading
Reporting stage
Committee stage
2nd reading
20
What type of government exists in Canada?
All of the above
Parliamentary System
Representative Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
21
What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch of government?
Applies, interprets and enforces the laws
Elects the Governor General, cabinet and supreme court
Debates and discusses laws/makes laws
Appoints Senators and participates in sober second thought
22
The ______________ is a debate and vote on amendments.
2nd reading
1st reading
Report stage
Committee stage
23
__________ is a sense of shared belonging to a group as a result of commonalities.
inherent rights
citizenship
quality of life
collective identity
24
________________ is membership in a political community, having specific rights and duties.
citizenship
worldview
collective rights
identity
25
What is the role of a Senator?
Represent constituents in their riding
Go through bill to law process from the perspective of the majority
Provide a second sober thought from the perspective of the minority
Provide Royal Assent
26
Who is a person that is hired to influence MP's?
Monarch
Journalist
Media
Lobbyist
27
In order for a minority government to stay in power they need a.......
speech from the throne
vote of confidence
Coalition government
vote of non-confidence
28
Which position is not a member of the Executive branch of government?
Prime Minister
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Governor General
29
This is the stage in the bill to law process where the media, lobbyists, citizens and experts get involved
Third Reading
Committee Stage
Report Stage
Royal Assent
30
The media is known for not always telling the truth or giving all sides to an issue. This is known as being...
ignorant
unconstitutional
biased
lacking in integrity
31
A bill becomes a law when the ______________ gives it royal assent.
Governor General
Citizens
Senate
Prime Minister
32
We currently have a minority government right now
False
True
33
When voting using the first past the post system, what matters is the number of
ridings there are
votes
number of MP's running
seats
34
The electoral system used in Canada is called ___________________
first past the post
socialism
popular vote
closed democracy
35
All of the following are part of the executive branch except
Cabinet
Monarch
Prime Minister
Senate
36
_________________ is a measure of personal and collective well being.
quality of life
citizenship
identity
worldview
37
What is the name of the media outlet located in Ottawa that directly reports the news from Parliament hill
Parliamentary Press Gallery
CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Parliamentary Media Outlet
38
The Prime Minister _________________ his cabinet members.
engages in sober second thought with
appoints
advocates for
elects
39
The _______________ is where printed copies of the bill are made available, no debate or vote.
1st reading
Committee Stage
2nd reading
Report Stage
40
How do Senators receive their position?
Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Appointed by the MP'S
Elected by voters
Hereditary positions
