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Social 9 Government Unit Review Section 5-8
Social 9 Government Unit Review Section 5-8
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Proportional representation is most common in
Europe
South America
Central Asia
North America
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What are opinion polls?
vegetables
surveys of private opinions
True facts
surveys of public opinions
3
What is a Riding?
An electoral district in Canada
Another Name For a Member of the Cabinet
Another Name for a Member of Parliament
An Opening For Prime Minister
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Party solidarity
means:
the position of a party is determinedby its leader
the position of a party is determined by its MPs
all MPs in a party must vote the same way
all MPs in a party must vote as directed by the party leader
5
The political party in power currently in Canada is...
The Green Party
The Liberal Party
The Conservative Party
The NDP
6
What is suffrage?
The right to vote.
Having a really bad time.
Getting citizenship.
The right to bear arms.
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What is a vote of non-confidence?
Two political parties came up with the same idea.
The people of Canada only believe in one party.
The ruling party are voted out of power.
Both political parties make a Coalition.
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Voter turnout in this Canadian election was closest to:
75% of eligible voters
65% of eligible voters
95% of eligible voters
50% of eligible voters
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What is a problem with First Past the Post?
America has too many election
when the media reports on election
It can lead to minority rule
People don't like to run
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what does the lobby group PETA do?
encourage the production of animal products
adopts animals to keep for themselves
set up adoption centers for ill treated animals
makes food for all typesof animals
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What is an independent candidate?
A celebrity
A candidate with no party affiliation
A candidate from a small party
A free spirited person
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In Parliament, what is a bill?
All of the above
A proposed law
A request for payment of goods and services
A unit of currency
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This political party wants to separate from Canada
Parti Alberta
Liberal Party of Quebec
Quebec NDP Party
Bloc Quebecois
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What is Royal Assent?
Bill has passed both Houses, the monarch signs Bill a
Once the monarch agrees to the law it becomes statute
The Royal Family have a final vote
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What is a "lobby group"?
a group of people running for Prime Minister
A group convincing government to take action on an issue
A group of politicians who meet in a lobby.
A group of students sitting in a lobby.
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What is a caucus meeting?
A meeting of the Executive Branch
a meeting of all Members of Parliament and Senators
a meeting of all cabinet ministers
a meeting of all party members with seats in Parliament
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Why is the media important for elections?
Keep citizens informed of the issues and candidates' views.
They have no importance in elections.
They decide who wins the election.
They are the people running for office.
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What electoral district is Fox Lake in?
Edmonton West
Banff-Airdie
Peace River-Westlock
Wetaskiwin
