Canada's Economy

Multiple Choice

Upon which country's system of government is Canada's government modeled today?

• Cuba

• China

• Mexico

• Great Britain

Multiple Choice

What is one way British influence can be seen in Canada's current system of government?

• The Canadian Parliament is part of the British Parliament.

• The Canadian House of Commons elects the prime minister.

• The members of the Canadian Parliament are appointed by the governor.

• The Queen of England has complete power over the Canadian government.

Poll

What toppings do you like on your sundae?

• Plain Vanilla

• Somewhere in between

• Everything

Multiple Choice

Which type of economy lets businesses do whatever they want?

• Traditional

  Economy

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Which type of economy bases it's decisions on customs and traditions?

• Traditional

  Economy

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Which type of economy has the government making all the decisions?

• Traditional

  Economy

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Which type of economy do most countries have?

• Traditional

  Economy

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Which country’s economy (A or B) has a higher level of government control?

• A

• B

Multiple Choice

In which country (A or B) do consumers and private businesses make most economic decisions for themselves?

• A

• B

Multiple Choice

Which type of economic system do you think Canada has?

• Traditional Economy

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

Canada’s healthcare system. The government uses taxes to pay for healthcare, which makes most medical services free and removes them from the influence of supply and demand.

• Traditional aspect

• Command aspect

• Market aspect

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

Canada has the freedom for most businesses to choose what and how to produce based on marketplace supply and demand.

• Traditional aspect

• Command aspect

• Market aspect

Multiple Choice

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

The Inuit tribe in northern Canada, who live off the land, using methods and traditions they have passed down for generations.

• Traditional aspect

• Command aspect

• Market aspect

Multiple Choice

Identify the feature:

A major paper-making corporation buys up many acres of Canada’s pine forests.

• Command Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Identify the feature:

The Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources decides how much hydropower to produce each year.

• Command Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Identify the feature:

Canadians pay higher taxes, so they can receive free healthcare through the government.

• Command Economy

• Market Economy

Multiple Choice

Identify the feature:

Americans pay lower taxes but also have to buy health insurance from a private company.

• Command Economy

• Market Economy