6th. Unit 8 Test Canada Today

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Under Canada’s system of government, everyday political authority comes from:

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the Crown.

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Because Canada is a constitutional monarchy, its symbolic head of state is:

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The monarch of the United Kingdom.

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Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader is:

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the Prime Minister of Canada.

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Who is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature?

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is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature.

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Canada's oil industry is dominated by 8-10 major corporations. Although they face strict safety and environmental regulations, these corporations have helped Canada become the world's fifth-largest oil producer and fourth-largest oil exporter. This passage BEST represents which fact?

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Canada has a mixed economy.

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In what way does the mixed economy of Canada still have elements of a command economy?

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The majority of public infrastructure is owned by private industry.

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How are the quantity and price of goods and services in the marketplace affected by an increase in Canadian input costs?

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Price increases while the quantity decreases.

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Canada's literacy rate is over 99%. Because of this, you could expect that:

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Canada would have a high standard of living.

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In a market economy, prices are established by:

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consumers and labor unions.

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In Canada, who MOST determines the purchase of goods and services?

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consumers