Constructing Canada Quiz - Lessons 6 to 9

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