Canada's Government

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

• House of Commons

• Grand National Assembly

• House of Representatives

• House of Lords

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

• Head of Government

• Head of State

• Chief Executive

• Absolute Monarch

In Canada, the monarch’s power is limited by the _______________.

• Prime Minister

• People

• Head of State

• Constitution

How is Canada different from the United States?

• In Canada, the legislature selects the leader of the country.

• In Canada, the people directly elect the leader of the country.

• Canada has an absolute monarchy.

• In the US, the legislature selects the leader of the country.

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

• .President.

• Monarch.

• Prime Minister.

• Emperor.

Who can vote in Canada’s elections?

• Only men

• Only women

• All citizens over the age of 16

• All citizens over the age of 18

Who selects the prime minister of Canada?

• The citizens directly vote on the prime minister.

• The prime minister is appointed by the monarch.

• The prime minister is a hereditary position.

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

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

• constitutional monarchy.

• multicultural nation.

• provincial government.

• absolute monarchy.

Which pair of countries have governments that are most similar?

• Canada and United States

• United Kingdom and United States

• Canada and United Kingdom

• None of the above

All of the following describe Canada’s government EXCEPT:

• parliamentary democracy

• constitutional monarchy

• autocracy

• prime minister is the chief executive