Unit 7 Review: Canada

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.

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

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

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  to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions

Who holds the MOST executive authority in the Canadian government?

• the governor general

• the monarch

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  the prime minister

• the premier

How does the House of Commons provide a check on the power of Canada's executive branch?

• The House of Commons appoints the governor general.

• The House of Commons must approve the prime minister.

• The House of Commons may force cabinet members to resign.

• The House of Commons debates bills introduced by the executive.

Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?

• direct

• traditional

• presidential

• parliamentary

In Canada, citizens select members of the House of Commons. The House of Commons selects the head of government. What form of government is this?

• presidential autocracy

• parliamentary autocracy

• parliamentary democracy

• presidential democracy

Whom do Canadian citizens elect?

• 
  the prime minister

• 
  the governor general

• 
  members of the Supreme Court

• members of the House of Commons

Which of the following countries is CLOSEST to Canada on the economic continuum?

• 
  Australia

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Mexico

Based on your knowledge of social studies, what is the BEST description of the Canadian economy?

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• It is a mixed economy.

• It is a traditional economy.

• It is a pure market economy.

• It is a pure command economy.

Canada is a part of many international agreements and organizations. Which of them has had the GREATEST effect on the growth of the Canadian economy in the past few decades?

• the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• the United Nations (UN)