Canada's Government

Which pair of countries have governments that are most similar?

• Canada and the United States

• The United Kingdom and the United States

• Canada and the United Kingdom

• None of the above

A leader who represents the country at ceremonial events and official functions, but typically holds very little real power is called the ______________.

• Governor-general

• President

• Prime Minister

• Monarch

In 1982, Canada gained its independence from Great Britain, but Queen Elizabeth II is still the head of state for Canada and the United Kingdom. This is an example of a

• Parliamentary democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Autocracy

• Presidential democracy

All of the following describe Canada’s government EXCEPT:

• Parliamentary democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Autocracy

• Prime Minister is the chief executive

Which country's leader is NOT part of the legislative branch?

(meaning they work separate in the executive branch)

• Canada

• The United Kingdom

• The United States

• None of the above

Who selects the prime minister of Canada?

• The citizens elect members of Parliament, then members of Parliament select the prime minister.

• The prime minister is a hereditary position.

• The citizens directly vote for the prime minister.

• The prime minister is appointed by the monarch.

The chief executive of the Canadian government (with the most political power) is the

• Monarch

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor general

Who can vote in Canada's elections?

• Only men

• Only people of European descent

• Only people age 18 and up (not required by law)

• Only people age 18 and up (required by law)

In Canada’s Parliament, the political party that has the largest number of members in the ____________________ chooses the chief executive.

• Senate

• House of Commons

• Bundestag

• State Dumas

Canada is a parliamentary democracy. Citizens vote for members of Parliament and not directly for the chief executive.

• True

• False