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Civics Final Review Part 4 (2025)
Civics Final Review Part 4 (2025)
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Democracy means:
Rule by the PM
Rule of the Queen
Rule of the people
Rule by the citizens
2
What does MLA stand for?
Member of the Legislation Assembly
Member of the Legislative Association
Member of the Legislating Assembly
Member of the Legislative Assembly
3
The "Rule of Law" is:
The equal application of the law, free from arbitrary decisions
None of the answers
Used to measure political equality
The authority of leaders to make random choices
4
"Things we are morally or legally entitled to have or to do" are classified as:
Permissions
Rights
Freedoms
Honours
5
Which Canadian political party is the farthest left on the spectrum?
Liberal
Green
Conservative
NDP
6
MP stands for Member of Provincial Parliament.
True
False
7
In an election, Canadians cast two votes, one for our MP and one for the Prime Minister.
False
Sometimes
True
8
Which political party currently controls our federal government (this might change at the end of April)?
NDP
Conservative
Green
Liberal
9
The House of Commons is where:
MPs support their party positions in debates
Members of Parliament meet (MPs)
All of the answers
MPs represent voters from their riding (338 ridings)
10
Who re-patriated the Constitution in 1982?
Pierre Trudeau
Jean Chrétien
Joe Clarke
Brian Mulroney
11
A majority government is formed when a party wins more than half of the seats in a legislature.
True
False
12
Where was the birthplace of democracy?
Athens, Greece
London, England
Cairo, Egypt
Washington, USA
13
What is a group that tries to influence the government and policy called?
Lobby groups
Pressure groups
Interest Group
All of the answers
14
Federal elections are officially called by whom?
Speaker of the House
Prime Minister
Governor General
Premier
15
Who represents the monarchy in Canada at the federal level?
Leader of the Senate
The Prime Minister
Speaker of the House
The Governor General
16
Once appointed as a Senator, you may hold the position until what age?
65
70
60
75
17
The Federal Government is responsible for all of the following except:
RCMP
National Defence
Immigration
Unemployment
18
Which party is currently the Official Opposition in Canada (this might change at the end of April)?
Conservative
Bloc Quebecois
Liberal
NDP
19
Who is the current Governor General?
Mary Simon
Shiela Copps
Kim Campbell
Julie Payette
20
When can you legally vote in Canada?
When you finish high school
When pledge allegiance to the flag
When you turn 18
When you are employed
21
Which level of government is responsible for education?
Provincial
All of the answers
Federal
Municipal
22
What level of government do you call if you want the speed limit on the 401 raised?
Provincial
Municipal
Federal
23
This party is in the middle of the political spectrum (it maintains programs & a balance between social and gov't roles)
Green
Liberal
NDP
Conservative
24
A citizen that applies their knowledge and participates in our communities is referred to as:
Model
Informed
Purposeful
Active
25
Which province or territory has the most MPs in the House of Commons?
Quebec
BC
PEI
Ontario
26
Who is our Head of Government?
Kathleen Wynne
Thomas Mulcair
Mark Carney
David Johnston
27
This right of center party supports tradition, military, and less spending on social programs.
Green
Liberal
Conservative
NDP
28
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Canadian government?
Judicial
Provincial
Executive
Legislative
29
What are these levels?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
Executive, Provincial, Municipal
Federal, Legislative, Municipal
Federal, Provincial, Judicial
30
The capital of Ontario is:
Ottawa
Toronto
London
Montreal
31
Which of the following is NOT a right or freedom guaranteed by the
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
?
Right to an interpreter
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Right to health care
32
Who is the Cabinet?
The people who sit in the back of the House of Commons
None of the answers
Another name for the Opposition Party
Part of the executive branch of government
33
This group is responsible for criticizing the government's policies.
Cabinet
The Speaker of the House
Opposition Party
Media
34
What level of government do you call if your garbage doesn't get picked up?
Provincial
Federal
Municipal
35
What are the branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Legislative, Provincial
Executive, Federal, Judicial
Municipal, Legislative, Judicial
36
Taking care of highways, health care, and environmental issues are responsibilities of the:
Municipal government
Provincial government
Federal government
Local government
37
Power is defined (politically) as:
The ability to forcibly take control of a government
The ability to influence the outcome of elections
The ability to influence people and events
All of the answers
38
What is the responsibility of the Senate?
Create legislation
Review Bills from the House of Commons
Represent the 105 Senate ridings from across Canada
All of the answers
39
What level of government do you call if you want a $5 coin?
Provincial
Municipal
Federal
40
The "referee" in the House of Commons is:
The Governor General
The Speaker of the House
The Leader of the Opposition
The Prime Minister
41
MADD, Greenpeace, and World Wildlife Federation are all examples of:
Pressure Groups
All of the answers
Lobby Groups
Interest Groups
42
We cast our vote at a:
polling station
electronically using our smart phone
school
hospital
43
What electoral system is used in Canada?
Mix-member representation
Referendum
Proportional Representation
First Past the Post
44
What is a Lieutenant Governor?
Vice Prime Minister
Queen's provincial representative
Leader of Provincial government
Governor General's sidekick
45
What is it called when the Governor General signs Bills into Laws?
Royal Approval
Royal Assent
Royal Dissent
Queen's Stamp
46
Who is our Head of State?
None of the answers
King Charles
Mark Carney
Mary Simon
47
Which statement is incorrect?
Supreme court judges are appointed
Senators are elected
The cabinet is appointed
The Governor General is appointed
48
Who can appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister and the Governor General?
The Public (voters)
The Monarch
Members of Parliament
Speaker of the House
49
How many readings must a Bill go through in the House of Commons?
6
3
2
5
50
Who chooses the Cabinet Ministers?
Governor General
Queen
Prime Minister
Speaker of the House
51
How many branches of government are there?
3
5
2
4
52
How many levels of government do we have?
2
3
1
4
53
When was Canada's first Constitution written?
1890
1867
1868
1776
54
What level of government do you call if you want the potholes fixed on your road?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
55
The final phase of passing a bill into law is:
Royal Assent
Senate Vote
Third Reading
Committee Stage
