2021 Canada Gov Econ and History Review

Canada began as a colony to what country?

• Russia

• Great Britain

• Germany

• United States

What TWO countries had influence in Canada’s culture (foods, traditions, language, religion)?

• Spain and France

• Great Britain and Spain

• Great Britain and Portugal

• Great Britain and France

How did Canada gain its independence?

• They fought a war

• France gave it to them

• Great Britain gave it to them

• They fought against the United States for it.

Which of the following best explains why some people in Quebec want to secede from Canada?

• They have a different culture from the rest of Canada

• They want to be ruled by France

• They refuse to learn how to speak English

• They hate all Canadians living outside of Quebec

What is the name of the political party that is leading the movement for Quebec to secede?

• Parti Alberta

• Parti Canada

• Parti Quebecois

• Parti Ontario

Who does the Governor General directly represent?

• Prime Minister

• Monarch (queen)

• President

• Parliament

While it is an independent nation, Canada still recognizes the Queen of England. Which of the following is Canada a member of that explains this relationship?

• United Nations

• European Union

• Great Britain

• British Commonwealth

What is the title given to the chief executive (or head of government) in Canada?

• King

• Senator

• President

• Prime Minister

What is Canada’s MAIN type of government?

• parliamentary democracy

• presidential democracy

• dictatorship

• autocracy

Which of the following best describes Canada’s type of economy?

• traditional

• command

• mixed

• market