The Canadian government may be described as:

A federal system., A representative democracy., A constitutional monarchy.

Why were Indigenous people unable to exercise their right to vote until 1965?

There were no elections until 1965.

What are the five main political parties in Canada?

Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Bloc Quebecois, Green Party

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Social Studies 10F - Exam Review

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1
Which city is the capital of Northwest Territory?
Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Iqaluit
2
Which region consists of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, , P.E.I., and parts of Quebec?
Cordillera
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands
Atlantic
3
Immigrants to Canada who are facing persecution in their home country are called:
War Torns
Refugees
Dependants
4
A person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence.
Immigrant
Citizen
Ex Pat
5
Which city is the capital of Canada?
Quebec
Ottawa
Toronto
6
The Canadian government may be described as:
A federal system.
A representative democracy.
A constitutional monarchy.
7
Why were Indigenous people unable to exercise their right to vote until 1965?
The Prime Minister said that they could not vote until 1965.
They collectively decided not to vote until 1965.
There were no elections until 1965.
8
Which city is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?
St. John
St. John's
Johnsville
9
Which city is the capital of New Brunswick?
Halifax
Charlottetwon
Fredericton
10
First Nations were banned from using farming equipment as per the Indian Act.
True
False
11
Garbage collection is a responsibility of which level of government?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
12
This is a proposal for a law that is submitted to parliament.
Bill
Charter
Right
13
Which level of government issues passports?
Federal
Municipal
Provincial
14
Which statement that completes the following sentence is not true. "The Governor General...
...represents a constituency."
...represents the Queen."
...is a part of the Executive Branch."
15
This small town is North of Norway House and Southwest of Churchill
Nelson House
Thompson
The Pas
16
A legal decision that serves as a rule or pattern in future similar cases.
Appeal
Precedent
Aquittal
17
A network of boarding schools for Indigenous people during the 1850s to 1996 is called:
Post Secondary Schools
High Schools
Residential Schools
18
This word means “where the rivers narrow” in Algonquin.
Winnipeg
Quebec
Ottawa
19
Which province or territory was the last residential school to close located in?
Nunavut
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
20
This region is above the line of permafrost and borders the Arctic Ocean and Hudson Bay.
Northern
Interior Plains
Canadian Shield
21
What is the capital city of Manitoba?
Edmonton
Regina
Winnipeg
22
The grandchild of someone who attended residential school.
Third Generation Survivor
First Generation Survivor
Second Generation Survivor
23
Which level of government manages national defense, gun control, and minting of money?
Municipal
Federal
Provincial
24
A set of rules that the government must follow.
Constitution
Demography
Ethnocentrism
25
There are five physical regions found in Canada.
False
True
26
Which level of government manages local government on reservations?
Federal
Provincial
First Nations
27
Which river flows South to North through the city of Winnipeg and into Lake Winnipeg?
The Red River
The Saskatchewan River
The Assiniboine River
28
The Opposition's role in the House of Commons is to support the actions of the government.
False
True
29
What three groups of Indigenous people does the umbrella term "Aboriginal" include?
Metis, Inuk, Anishinaabe
Anishinaabe, Dene, Metis
First Nations, Inuit, Metis
30
What year did Canada officially become a nation?
1897
1867
1876
31
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was adopted in 1867.
False
True
32
These were agreements that First Nations made with the federal government.
Treaties
Charter
Settlement
33
Senators in the Senate are elected by Canadian voters.
True
False
34
People whose ancestry is First Nations mixed with European.
Mechif
Inuit
Metis
35
This town in Manitoba is located along Hudson Bay and the Churchill River.
Nelson House First Nation
Churchill
The Pas
36
Which city is the capital of Quebec?
Ottawa
Quebec City
Montreal
37
This small town/reservation is located along the Saskatchewan River.
The Pas
Norway House
Thompson
38
These are three types of legal immigrants Canada accepts:
Economic, Family, Refugee
Family, Refugee, War Torns
War Torns, Economic, Family
39
The name of this place means “Great Spirit” in Anishinaabe.
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Manitoba
40
Which movement was started in 2012 in response to the Omnibus Bill C-45?
Wounded Knee
Idle No More
Oka
41
Which legislation regulates Indian status, FN government, and the management of reserve land?
Sixties Scoop
Pass System
Indian Act
42
This small town is located on the northern tip of Lake Winnipeg.
Nelson House
Norway House
Thompson
43
Our personal freedoms must not harm the freedoms of others.
False
True
44
Basic, belonging to all humans.
Persecution
Human Rights
Judgement
45
There are 30 rights in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
False
True
46
What are the five main political parties in Canada?
Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Bloc Quebecois, Green Party
NDP, Green Party, Bloq Quebecois, PC, Conservatives
PC, NDP, Liberals, Conservative, Independant
47
Federal elections must be called every three years.
False
True
48
A belief that one's own ethnicity is superior and has the right to dominate others.
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
49
When did former PM Stephen Harper give an apology to survivors of residential school?
June 11, 2008
June 8, 2011
June 9, 2011
50
Which region covers more than half of Canada's land mass?
Canadian Shield
Northern
Interior Plains
51
Which city is the capital of Ontario?
Toronto
Thunder Bay
Ottawa
52
The current MLA for St. Vital is Shelley Glover.
True
False
53
One of the rights in the UN Declaration of Human Rights is a fair and free world.
True
False
54
Why would a Canadian immigration official not allow someone into Canada?
The person has a criminal record.
The person had few job skills.
The person could not speak French or English.
55
Which city is the capital of British Columbia?
Vancouver
Victoria
Kelowna
56
Which political party is currently elected to run the country?
NDP
Liberals
Conservatives
57
The population of Canada is approximately 45.2 million.
True
False
58
The UN Rights of Indigenous Peoples is only about Indigenous People.
False
True
59
Canada is surrounded by two oceans.
False
True
60
Formal agreement between two or more groups to ensure peace, alliance, and commerce.
Treaty
Accord
Charter
61
The study of human populations is called this.
Social Studies
Geography
Demography
62
No changes could be made to the Constitution without approval of British Parliament until 1982.
False
True
63
Which city it the capital of Yukon Territory?
Whitehorse
Iqaluit
Yellowknife
64
This word means “muddy waters” in Cree.
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Assiniboine
65
Treatment of people based on the group or class that they belongs rather than individual merit.
Racism
Discrimination
Prejudice
66
Canada’s system of government.
Communism
Dictatorship
Democracy
67
Who is the current leader of the Liberal Party?
Navdeep Bains
Justin Trudeau
Carolyn Bennett
68
Who is the current leader of the NDP?
Charlie Angus
Jagmeet Singh
Tom Mulcair
69
Which city is the capital of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
Charlottetown
Fredericton
70
The Prime Minister's role is only as Leader of the Majority Party.
True
False
71
This policy required Indigenous people to get a permit before they left the reserve.
Pass System
Indian Act
Sixties Scoop
72
The Constitution Act was called this prior to 1982.
British North America Act
Indian
Royal Proclamation
73
What happens after the second reading of a Bill in Senate or the House of Commons?
The Bill is given Royal Assent by the Governor General.
The members debate and vote on the principle of the Bill.
The Bill is introduced as law.
74
This numbered Treaty is located along the western borders of Treaty 1.
Treaty 4
Treaty 2
Treaty 3
75
This Manitoba lake is located North of Lake Manitoba.
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Manitoba
Lake Winnipegosis
76
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and France
French and English
French and Mechif
77
A member of an Indigenous groups registered as Indians under the federal Indian Act.
Metis
Indigenous
Status Indians
78
This is the difference or inequality between things, people, or places.
Ethnocentrism
Diversity
Disparity
79
Which river flows West to East through southern Manitoba?
The Assiniboine River
The Red River
The Saskatchewan River
80
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures you are able to:
be treated as equal before and under the law.
live as a free citizen in a democratic nation.
all of the above.
express your opinions openly, and without fear.
81
An act of reconciling, as when former enemies agree to an amicable truce.
Justice
Friendship
Reconciliation
82
This lake is located North of the city of Winnipeg.
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipegosis
Lake Manitoba
83
A policy of keeping cultural groups separate from one another.
Segregation
Assimilation
Integration
84
Forcing a cultural group to adopt traditions of another cultural group is called segregation.
True
False
85
Canada needs legal immigration in order to keep the economy strong.
False
True
86
Winnipeg is located within the boundaries of this numbered Treaty.
Treaty 2
Treaty 3
Treaty 1
87
Who is considered a Canadian?
Someone who immigrated to Canada.
All of the above are correct.
Someone whose parents are Canadians.
Someone who was born in Canada.
88
A person who agrees to support an immigrant who is applying for permanent resident status.
Sponsor
Guardian
Family
89
Joan, who has brown skin, walks down the hall at school and hears, "drunken Indian". This is:
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
90
Which city is the Capital of P.E.I.?
Charlottetown
Halifax
St. John
91
The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.
Democracy
Colonialism
Government
92
This group of politicians act as “watchdogs” of the government in power..
Opposition
Competitor
Conservatives
93
The municipal government is in charge of the daily operations of the city.
True
False
94
Indigenous people welcomed settlers and freely gave up their land.
True
False
95
The general weather conditions that occur in a given region.
Winter
Climate
Vegetation
96
Who is the current Governor General of Canada?
David Johnston
Michaelle Jean
Julie Payette
97
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
Discrimination
Prejudice
Racism
98
Canada uses this system of government.
Federal System
Communism
Dictatorship
99
Which is the highest level of court in Canada?
Supreme Court of Canada
Court of Queen's Bench
Federal Court of Appeals
100
What it's called when you plead guilty to a lesser charge.
Plea Bargain
Acquittal
Justice
101
A government who is elected by the people and acts on behalf of the people.
Democratic Government
Communism Government
Dictatorship Government
102
What is the approximate population of the world?
7.5 billion
6.5 billion
7 billion
103
This deals with the protection of private rights.
Criminal Law
Human Rights
Civil Law
104
Who is the current MLA for St. Vital?
Greg Selinger
Shelley Glover
Colleen Mayer
105
In which year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms signed?
1867
1982
1981
106
The inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization.
Segregation
Ethnocentrism
Diversity
107
Declaration of objection in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
Protest
Challenge
Complaint
108
Which term is used to describe the process of absorbing one culture into another?
Assimilation
Integration
Segregation
109
An economic immigrant receives support from private sponsors, not the government.
True
False
110
This is the attempt to rehabilitate or reform offenders in the justice system.
Compensatory Justice
Prison
Restorative Justice
111
We are all Treaty people "as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow".
False
True
112
In Indigenous culture storytelling is a way to:
all of the above
teach morals
entertain
teach history
113
Cabinet Ministers are:
appointed by the Governor General.
elected by voters.
selected from the opposition.
114
This is what it's called when the people govern the nation.
Monarchy
Communism
Democracy
115
These are people whom the Prime Minister selects to help run the country.
Governor Generals
Members of Parliament
Cabinet
116
This is a group differing by ethnicity, religion, or culture, from the majority of population.
Majority
Racism
Minority
117
Ryan does not like people who are black. This is an example of:
Discrimination
Prejudice
Racism
118
Which region does not lie within Manitoba?
Canadian Shield
Cordillera
Interior Plains
119
People who were forced to leave their homeland because of war or persecution are called...
...war torns.
...escapee.
...refugees.
120
The federal government has power over provincial governments.
False
True
121
When the government acts on behalf of its people, this is called:
A direct democracy
A presidential democracy
A representative democracy
122
Which branch of the federal government makes and amends laws?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
123
In what year were Status Indians given the right to vote?
1960
1965
1950
124
This word means “Our Land” in Inuktitut.
Inuit
Nunavut
Iqaluit
125
Which city is the capital of Saskatchewan?
Swift Current
Saskatoon
Regina
126
Who has the combined roles of Head of Government, National Leader, and Party Leader?
Julie Payette
Stephen Harper
Justin Trudeau
127
An appeal is a request for a new trial in a higher court.
True
False
128
The behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group.
Ethnicity
Race
Culture
129
What is the name of the ocean along Canada's West coast?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
130
Who is Manitoba's Premier?
Greg Selinger
Brian Pallister
Gary Doer
131
Which level of government issues driver's licenses?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
132
This name comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata” meaning “village”.
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Canada
133
Someone who immigrates because job opportunities in their home country are not sufficient.
Family Class Immigrant
Economic Immigrant
Refugee Immigrant
134
This lake is located North of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipegosis
Lake Manitoba
135
Hospitals and education are responsibilities of which level of government?
Provincial
Federal
Municipal
136
Who is currently the leader of the Conservative Party?
Sinclair Stevens
Andrew Scheer
Stephen Harper
137
Which ocean is located along Canada's East coast?
The Arctic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
138
Approximately how many children attended residential school?
175,000
125,000
150,000
139
Chief representative of the Queen in a Commonwealth country.
Cabinet
Governor General
Prime Minister
140
This is what it's called when a defendant asks for a new trial.
Appeal
Acquittal
Mistrial
141
Which city is the capital of Alberta?
Edmonton
Calgary
Fort McMurray
142
The chief executive of a parliamentary government is called this.
Monarch
Prime Minister
Governor General
143
Who is the current Mayor of Winnipeg?
Sam Katz
Russ Wyatt
Brian Bowman
144
When the defendant is found not guilty, this is called...
an appeal
justice
an acquittal
145
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
Stephen Harper
Pierre Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
146
What is the name for someone who has mixed European and First Nations ancestry?
Metis
Canadian
Muggle
147
This is a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence.
Canadian
Immigrant
Ex Pats
148
A Bill has to pass in the House of Commons and the Senate before it can become law.
False
True
149
How many freedoms are there in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
6
4
5
150
Which city is the capital of Nunavut?
Whitehorse
Yellowknife
Iqaluit
151
The ocean located along Canada's North coast is called:
The Pacific Ocean
The Arctic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
152
Which is not a section located within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Democratic Rights
Equality Rights
Global Rights
153
Any person who is a Canadian citizen can vote in a federal election.
False
True
154
Which region is the heaviest populated?
Canadian Shield
Cordillera
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands
155
Which branch of the federal government is the "decision-making" part of the government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
156
What government system follows the British system of recognizing the Queen as head of state?
Constitutional Monarchy
Parliamentary System
Representative Democracy

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