Canada's Government

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Which pair of countries have governments that are most similar? Options: Canada and the United States, The United Kingdom and the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, None of the above

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Canada and the United Kingdom

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

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Monarch

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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

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Constitutional monarchy

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All of the following describe Canada’s government EXCEPT: Parliamentary democracy, Constitutional monarchy, Prime Minister is the chief executive

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Autocracy

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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

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The United States

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Who selects the prime minister of Canada?

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

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

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Prime Minister

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Who can vote in Canada's elections?

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

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

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House of Commons

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

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True