Canada - History and Government

What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?

• Abolitionists

• Federalists

• Nationalists

• Separatists

What cultural difference is a large factor in the Quebec independence movement?

• Most people in Quebec practice Judaism as their religion.

• Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language.

• Most people in Quebec think it should be part of the United States.

Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?

• They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.

What are TWO reasons why the government of Canada resists granting Quebec its independence? A. Quebec is a major industrial center in Canada. B. Quebec possesses valuable natural resources. C. Quebec contains nearly half of Canada's territory. D. Quebec controls Canada's large offshore oil fields. E. Quebec is the center of Canada's farming economy.

• Quebec is a major industrial center in Canada.

• Quebec possesses valuable natural resources.

• Quebec contains nearly half of Canada's territory.

• Quebec controls Canada's large offshore oil fields

• Quebec is the center of Canada's farming economy.

Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?

• to protect and preserve their unique culture

• widespread corruption in the federal government

• residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces

• to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions

Why do many of Canada's government leaders want Quebec to stay a part of Canada?

• Its independence would hurt Canada's economy.

• Its independence would threaten Canada's security.

• Its independence would cause overpopulation in Canada.

• Its independence would harm Canada's First Nation peoples.

Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?

• They think that the province should join the United States.

• They want to preserve their province's language and culture.

• They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.

• They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.

What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?

• The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.

• The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom

• The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.

• The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.

Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?

• The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister.

• The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general.

• The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general.

• The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament

Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?

• direct

• presidential

• parliamentary