Social Studies Unit 9 Test

Canada is an example of a parliamentary

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Which statement correctly describes the structure of Canada's government?

•   The Governor in Council acts on behalf of the Queen, who holds executive authority granted by the people. 

• The Queen has executive authority and acts through the Governor in Council, who conveys her will to the people. 

• The Queen is a figurehead, and the Governor in Council holds executive authority granted by the people.

  
  

• The Governor in Council has executive authority, but the governor's decisions must be approved by the Queen and the people.

Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?

• The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister. 

• The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general. 

• The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament.

  
  

• The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general. 

Which of the following statements about the government of Canada is NOT correct?

• The Canadian government is a federation. 

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  The head of government in Canada is the president. 

• The Canadian government is a parliamentary democracy. 

  
  

• The head of state in Canada is Queen Elizabeth II.

1. Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada? 

• Presidential

• Direct

• Traditional

• Parliamentary

1. What is one difference between the democracy of the United States and the democracy of Canada? 

• BIn the United States, the government maintains ownership of major industries and controls the nation's productive resources.

• In the United States, the government cannot regulate businesses in any manner that interferes with trade.

  
  

• In the United States, the chief executive is appointed to his or her position by members of the legislature. 

• In the United States, the leader of the executive branch is constitutionally independent of the legislature. 

Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?

• to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions

  
  

• widespread corruption in the federal government 

• to protect and preserve their unique culture 

• residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces 

Which country's government is illustrated by the diagram?

• Canada

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Cuba

Which nation features a government that is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

• Brazil

1. What cultural difference is a large factor in the Quebec independence movement? 

• Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language. 

• Most people in Quebec practice Judaism as their religion. 

• Most people in Quebec think it should be part of the United States.

  
  

• Most people in Quebec are members of Canada's First Nations. 

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