HCS_24-25_SS Grade 6_Unit 9

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

• 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.

Which of the following statements about the government of Canada is NOT correct?

• The Canadian government is a federation.

• The head of state in Canada is Queen Elizabeth II.

• The head of government in Canada is the president.

• The Canadian government is a parliamentary democracy.

Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?

• direct

• traditional

• presidential

• parliamentary

Which statement correctly describes the structure of Canada's government?

• The Queen has executive authority and acts through the Governor in Council, who conveys her will to the people.

• The Governor in Council has executive authority, but the governor's decisions must be approved by the Queen and the people.

• The Governor in Council acts on behalf of the Queen, who holds executive authority granted by the people.

• The Queen is a figurehead, and the Governor in Council holds executive authority granted by the people.

Which table correctly compares the leaders of the Canadian and US national government?

• Canadian Prime Minister - Head of government; US President - Head of state, Head of government

• Canadian Prime Minister - Head of state, Head of government; US President - Head of state

• Canadian Prime Minister - Head of state; US President - Head of government

• Canadian Prime Minister - Head of state; US President - Head of state, Head of government

Which country's government is illustrated by the diagram?

• Brazil

• Canada

• Cuba

• Mexico

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

• In the United States, the chief executive is appointed to his or her position by members of the legislature.

• In the United States, the government maintains ownership of major industries and controls the nation's productive resources.

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

• In the United States, the government cannot regulate businesses in any manner that interferes with trade.

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

• to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions

Which nation features a government that is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?

• Brazil

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States

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

• They think that the province should join the United States.

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

• They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.

• They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.