Civics - The Informed Citizen Review

Question 1

BONUS: What is the Salary of the Prime Minister of Canada?

Accepted Answer

$347,400 annually

Question 2

There are two court systems in Canada: Civil and Criminal

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What are rights?

Accepted Answer

Something that we are morally or legally allowed to do or have

Question 4

What is the Federal Government Responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Immigration & citizenship, Defense, Currency, Fisheries / Oceans

Question 5

There is no senate at which level?

Accepted Answer

Provincal

Question 6

What are Legal Rights?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty under the law

Question 7

What is the title given to the elected member of the Federal Government in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Member of Parliament

Question 8

What does the Civil Court system deal with?

Accepted Answer

Protection of private rights , such as disputes between individuals

Question 9

What Protects our rights and freedoms in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 10

What is the power of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

Power to administer and carry out laws

Question 11

What are Minority language education rights?

Accepted Answer

Ability to learn in English or French in certain situations

Question 12

The written draft of a proposed law is called a...

Accepted Answer

Bill

Question 13

Who leads the Federal Government?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

Question 14

What are Fundamental Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Basic Freedoms given to every Canadian citizen

Question 15

The party that holds the most seats is not the Government

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Brampton decides they want to build a new subway station, but they need permission from a higher level of Government.

Accepted Answer

Provincial

Question 17

What is the Provincial Government Responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Education, Health care, Social welfare, Transportation & highways

Question 18

What are Democratic Rights?

Accepted Answer

Canadian citizens, 18+ can, vote in the election, and run as a politician

Question 19

"Crossing The Isle" refers to...

Accepted Answer

Running as an independent (No party), Joining the Opposition

Question 20

What does the Criminal Court system deal with?

Accepted Answer

Offenses against the public or against society

Question 21

The first part of Canada's Constitution was called the...

Accepted Answer

British North America Act

Question 22

Who signed The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 23

Since the Judaical branch is separate from the other two Branches, this ensures that...

Accepted Answer

Parliament and its members are not above the law

Question 24

Citizens can be told they cannot apply to a job if they are of a certain race.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

The media is free to report on anything in Canada

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

An Aboriginal band wishes to claim land that it never gave up in a treaty.

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 27

MP's regularly discuss and debate issues and government polices

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

What are Mobility Rights?

Accepted Answer

Ability to move across the border

Question 29

What are Equality Rights?

Accepted Answer

Ability to be treated fairly by the people around you, You cannot be treated unfairly for many reasons.

Question 30

Any citizen, aged 14 years and older, can vote in government elections.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

How are Premiers & Prime minister of Canada chosen?

Accepted Answer

Political party with the most votes becomes the leader of the government

Question 32

At the federal level of Government, the executive branch is made up of The Prime Minister, Cabinet, & Public Service

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

What is the power of the Legislative Branch?

Accepted Answer

Power to make or amend laws

Question 34

Who leads the Municipal Government?

Accepted Answer

The Mayor

Question 35

Prior to 1982, who had to approve changes to Canada's Constitution?

Accepted Answer

British Parliament (1982)

Question 36

Wei Chin wishes to come to Canada from China to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Vancouver.

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 37

Phillip was whipped in prison by the guards because he laughed.

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Freedoms, Legal Rights

Question 38

What is the Municipal Government Responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Water & sewer service, Recreation, Libraries, Police and fire services

Question 39

What is the power of the Judaical Branch?

Accepted Answer

Power to decide who has broken the law & to set penalties.

Question 40

Canada is a federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

First Nations, Métis and Inuit don't have their own system of Government.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed on April 17, 1982.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

A group of teens meeting for a poetry reading are told they have to leave the park.

Accepted Answer

Equality Rights, Fundamental Freedoms

Question 44

What are the three branches of Government? (In order)

Accepted Answer

Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Question 45

How many categories are in The Charter?

Accepted Answer

Seven Categories

Question 46

Mohammad was arrested for looking Suspicious.

Accepted Answer

Legal Rights

Question 47

A constitution is...

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Law of the Land

Question 48

The government decides to pay for new textbooks for Grade 10 students.

Accepted Answer

Provincial

Question 49

The queen is our...

Accepted Answer

Head of State

Question 50

The leader of the the second most voted for party is called The Leader of the Official Opposition

Accepted Answer

True

Question 51

I have the right to say anything I want, even if it is not respectful.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 52

How much power does The Queen have in Canada?

Accepted Answer

None, Very Little

Question 53

Who leads the Provincial Government?

Accepted Answer

The Premier

Question 54

What are Canada's Levels of Government?(In order)

Accepted Answer

Federal, Provincial/territorial, Local/Municipal

Question 55

Who is our current Governor General?

Accepted Answer

Julie Payette

Question 56

Besides the amending formula, what other significant addition was added to Canada's Constitution? (Only one is listed)

Accepted Answer

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 57

What does "Official languages of Canada" mean?

Accepted Answer

Ability to talk and write to the federal government in English or French

Question 58

If I commit a crime, I will have to wait a very long time until my trial.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 59

The monarch’s representative is called the Governor General (Federally)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 60

All levels of Government share responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

True

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