Canada Today

How is Canada’s government different from that of the United States?

• It has separation between its branches.

• It is guided by a constitution.

• It is a constitutional monarchy.

• It is a representative democracy.

What evidence supports the idea that Canada is an active member of the international community?

• Canada is a leader in peacekeeping efforts around the world.

• Canada exerts the most control over the United Nations.

• Canada relies on English for all international communications.

• Canada depends greatly on aid from other countries.

What is the official status of the French language in Canada today?

• French is not an official language, but English is.

• French is one of two official languages, alongside English.

• French speakers cannot access government services.

• French is the only official language in Canada.

Which of the following is a fact about multicultural society in Canada?

• New immigrants are always adaptable to new ideas.

• Canada’s cities are among the world’s most diverse.

• Government should not be involved in cultural issues.

• Being like everyone else is better than diversity.

How has immigration to Canada changed in recent years?

• Fewer people from Latin America are coming to Canada.

• Fewer immigrants are coming to Canada.

• More immigrants are coming from Europe and the United States.

• More immigrants are coming from Asia and the Pacific Rim countries.

What type of economy do both the US and Canada have?

• command economy
• free market economy
• mixed economy

Which of the following describes the governments of BOTH the United States AND Canada?

• unlimited
• limited
• federal republic
• constitutional monarchy

Where is the majority of Canada's population density? 

• Northern Territories
• Near the US border
• West Coast
• The Canadian Shield

Other than English, the most  widely spoken language in  Canada is

• Spanish
• French
• Dutch
• Russian

A city in Canada with strong pride in French culture is 

• St. John
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Quebec