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Canada - History and Democracy
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1
What kind of vote in any legislature in Canada has the ability to topple the government?
A party solidarity vote
A prime ministerial vote
A confidence vote
A toppling vote
2
The government response to the FLQ crisis in Canada would be an example of using
radicalism to bring about change.
censorship to maintain social order.
government force to prevent anarchy.
civil disobedience to influence government.
3
The equalization program in Canada has most added to
Indigenous rights movements
Communism
the Quebec Sovereignty movement
western alienation
4
What does it mean when a bill gets royal assent?
It is sent to the queen
It becomes law
It goes to the senate for reading
It is vetoed
5
A similarity between the US and Canadian electoral system is that both countries
use the electoral college.
have a head of state that is elected.
have senates that are appointed.
don't directly elect their head of government.
6
The best example of an Economic or Commercial institution would be
The Bank of Canada
The Historica-Dominion Institute
The Glenbow Museum
Tim Hortons
7
Which branch of government debates, amends, and makes laws?
Executive
Judicial
Municipal
Legislative
8
How many readings must a bill have in the House of Commons before it is passed?
1
3
4
2
9
In Canada, the bicameral legislature is made up of the
Municipal, Provincial, and Federal
Executive, Judicial, and Legilsative
House of Commons and Senate
House of Representatives and Senate
10
Which branch of government includes the Queen, the PM, and the Cabinet?
Municiple
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
11
The effect of Bill 101 was to
increase immigration to Quebec.
increase the English speaking population in Quebec.
increase the French speaking population in Quebec.
increase American influence in Quebec.
12
The 1969 White Paper attempted to
reconcile land claims.
provide education programs for Indigenous peoples.
remove Indigenous peoples from their land.
get rid of the Indian Act.
13
The FLQ refers to a
an Indigenous political party in favour of self government.
a Quebec terrorist group attempting to obtain sovereignty.
an Indigenous group attempting to reconcile land claims.
political party in Quebec in favour of remaining in Canada.
14
An example of something that has created Western Alienation is the
Conscription Crisis of 1917.
National Energy Program of the 1980's
FLQ Crisis of 1970.
2010 Vancouver Olympics
15
The Oka Crisis was specifically about
treaty rights.
land claims
language
money
16
The Governor General of Canada's job is to be
representative of the head of state
head of government
representative of the head of government
head of state
17
A negative effect of the first past the post system is
Justin Trudeau gets to hurt Alberta.
recurring unstable minority governments
large and unrepresentative majority governments.
its easy for fringe parties to get elected.
18
Which Prime Minister adopted the current flag?
Pearson
Laurier
Trudeau
Diefenbaker
19
Examples of direct democracy in are...
Plebiscites, Initiatives, and Elections
Initiatives, Referendums, and Plebiscites
Referendums, Plebiscites, and Elections
Initiatives, Referendums, and Elections
20
Since before confederation, French Canadians have feared
assimilation
alienation
integration
accomodation
21
A major legal difference between Justices on the Supreme Court in Canada and the US is
US Judges wear boring robes, Canada's dress like Santa.
US Judges are appointed for life Canada's aren't.
US Judges are required to be party members, Canada's aren't.
US Judges are elected Canada's are appointed.
22
Canada follows a system of Responsible Government where the US follows a systems of
Electoral Collage
Total Chaos
Parliamentary Democracy
Checks and Balances
23
The principal of responsible government is most clearly demonstrated through
patronage appointments
cabinet solidarity
votes of non-confidence
party discipline
24
The US system of democracy is often referred to as a system of
elected dictatorship.
checks and balances.
proportional representation.
responsible government.
25
What are two types of democratic systems?
First Past the Post and Proportional
Direct and Representative
Proportional and Representative
First Past the Post and Direct
26
Which of the following would be the best example of an institution that seeks to influence?
The Historica-Dominion Institute
Tim Hortons
The RCMP
The Assembly of First Nations
27
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Municipal
28
Health Care is the responsibility of what level of government?
Municipal
Individual
Provincial
Federal
29
What is the most important responsibility we have as citizens of a democracy?
Complaining
Protesting
Campaigning
Voting
30
Which branch of government is responsible for operating, implementing, and enforcing laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Municipal
Executive
