Canada - History and Government

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

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Separatists

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

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Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language.

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

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

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

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to protect and preserve their unique culture

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

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Its independence would hurt Canada's economy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada? direct, presidential, parliamentary

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parliamentary

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What is one difference between the democracy of the United States and the democracy of Canada?

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In the United States, the leader of the executive branch is constitutionally independent of the legislature.