Health Care in Ontario Quiz

Which of the following best describes Common Law?

• Law that is written down as legislation.

• Law that is not written down as legislation.

• Law that is based on religious texts.

• Law that is created by executive orders.

Where is Common Law found?

• In future predictions.

• In legislative texts.

• In past decisions.

• In international agreements.

Which characteristic of Common Law allows it to adapt to changing circumstances?

• Its rigidity.

• Its flexibility.

• Its complexity.

• Its simplicity.

Where is the federal parliament of Canada located?

• Toronto

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

• Montreal

What are laws enacted at either the federal or provincial level called?

• Regulations

• Guidelines

• Statutes, legislation, or acts

• Policies

When did Canada become a nation?

• 1776

• 1867

• 1901

• 1945

Which four colonies joined to form Canada?

• Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

• Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia

• Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, and Northwest Territories

• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and British Columbia

What system of government did the Fathers of Confederation decide on for Canada?

• Unitary system

• Monarchy

• Federal system

• Confederation system

What is a constitution?

• A. A set of rules that a country uses to define government powers and the rights of citizens.

• B. A document that outlines the history of a country.

• C. A collection of laws that only apply to the government officials.

• D. A set of guidelines for international trade.

What was the central document of Canada's constitution from 1867 to 1982?

• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• The British North America Act, 1867

• The Statute of Westminster, 1931

• The Canada Act, 1982