Creating Canada Review - Ch. 6-9 - GJ

Confederation took place in what year

• 1865

• 1867

• 1871

• 1868

Which provinces originally joined to form the Dominion of Canada

• Alberta and Manitoba
• Nova Scotia and Quebec
• Ontario and Saskatchewan
• British Columbia and Newfoundland

What is celebrated on Canada Day

• The anniversary of Confederation
• The signing of the Constitution Act
• The formation of the Senate
• The appointment of the first Prime Minister

What was the first act that made Canada independent

• The Constitution Act
• The Canadian Charter
• The British North America Act
• The Dominion Act

Which two languages were declared official in Canada after Confederation

• English and French
• French and Spanish
• English and Indigenous
• English and Latin

How are members of the Senate selected in Canada

• Elected by the public
• Appointed by the Governor-General
• Appointed by the Prime Minister
• Chosen by provincial premiers

Why was equal representation in the Senate important

• To ensure larger provinces had more power
• To give smaller provinces a voice
• To prioritize urban areas
• To focus on international policies

What was John A. Macdonald’s main criticism of the U.S. government system

• It lacked individual state power
• It was too centralized
• It lacked a strong central authority
• It relied heavily on taxation

Which responsibility is managed by the federal government in Canada

• Education
• Banking
• Local government
• Agriculture policies

What does "jurisdiction" mean in the context of Canadian governance

• A list of laws to follow
• Authority to make decisions and judgments
• A type of Senate position
• A parliamentary building