Chapter 1 Test Review

The Prime Minister is part of which level of government?

• Provincial government

• Federal government

• Municipal government

Answer explanation

The question asks about the government level that the Prime Minister is part of. The Prime Minister is a federal role, meaning they work at the national level, representing the entire country, not just a specific province or municipality. Hence, the correct answer is 'Federal government'.

What does the Municipal Government represent?

• Canada

• Provinces

• Towns and Cities

• Territories

Answer explanation

The Municipal Government represents the governance of towns and cities. It is the local level of government responsible for enacting bylaws and services within their local jurisdictions, which are the towns and cities.

What do provincial governments represent?

• Provinces

• Canada

• Towns

• Cities

Answer explanation

The question asks about the representation of provincial governments. It is understood that provincial governments represent provinces. They manage and regulate the public policy and administration of their respective provinces. Hence, the correct answer is 'Provinces'.

What are the three levels of government called in Canada?

• Municipal, Provincial, Federal

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Student, Teacher, Principal

• Cities, Provinces, Country

Answer explanation

The three levels of government in Canada are referred to as municipal, provincial, and federal. Municipal refers to city or town governments, provincial is for each of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories, and federal relates to the national government. The other options are either irrelevant or incorrect, as they do not correctly represent the governmental structure in Canada.

Who is the head of government in Canada?

• The Monarch

• Governor General

• Prime Minister

• Members of Parliament

Answer explanation

The head of government in Canada is the Prime Minister, not the Queen, the Governor-General, or Members of Parliament. The Prime Minister is the chief executive of the country, responsible for leading the government and implementing its decisions.

Who is the Governor General in Canada's government?

• Official who represents the prime minister in Canada's government

• Official who represents the president of America in Canada

• Official who represents the Monarch in Canada

Answer explanation

The Governor General in Canada's government is the official who represents the Queen in Canada. The other options provided are incorrect as the Governor General does not represent either the prime minister in Canada's government or the president of America in Canada.

In Canada, how is the Prime Minister elected?

• By being the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons

• By being appointed by the Monarch of England

• By being selected by the Members of Parliament

• By being chosen by the President of America

Answer explanation

The Prime Minister of Canada is not directly elected by the general public. The Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Commons. This party forms the government, and its leader becomes the Prime Minister. Therefore, the option 'By being the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons' is correct.

Canada is a _____________ country.

• Communist

• Fascist

• Democratic

Answer explanation

The question asks about the political system of Canada. The correct response is 'Democratic'. Canada is a democratic country where the government is elected by the people. Its political system is a constitutional monarchy, which means the Monarch (Queen) is the head of state, but the Prime Minister is the head of government. The other options, 'Communist' and 'Fascist', do not accurately represent Canada's political system.

This Federal body reviews bills to ensure they are reasonable and well thought out.

• Parliament

• The Senate

• Legislature

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The Senate'. 'The Senate' is a federal body that reviews bills to ensure they are reasonable and well thought out. It's a part of the legislative branch of the government which is responsible for making laws. In this process, bills are evaluated, debated, and must pass the Senate before they can become laws.

What does the term 'first-past-the-post' election mean?

• The party/candidate with the most votes in a riding wins

• The fastest runner wins the election

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The term 'first-past-the-post' election denotes a system where the candidate with the most votes in a particular constituency or riding wins, regardless of whether they have a majority. So, the correct answer is 'The party/candidate with the most votes in a riding wins'. It does not involve running or any physical activity as suggested by the second option.