Canada's Gov't Quiz

In a democracy, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders.

• True
• False

Canada has a presidential democracy.

• True
• False

In a federal system, power is shared between the central government and regional/local authorities.

• True
• False

Although Canadians adopted their own constitution in 1982, they still have ties with the British government.

• True
• False

Citizens directly vote for the prime minister in Canada.

• True
• False

In a democracy, a ruler has absolute power and the citizens do not have the right to choose their own leaders.

• True
• False

Canadian citizens have many personal freedoms guaranteed to them in their constitution.

• True
• False

In a parliamentary democracy, citizens vote for the legislature (the party) and the members of the party select the leader.

• True
• False

The head of Canada’s government is the governor-general.

• True
• False

The King of England is also the King of Canada.

• True
• False