Chapter 7 Sections 3 & 4

What is federalism?

• Federalism is a political ideology that promotes a single central government.
• Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional entities.

• Federalism is a form of monarchy.
• Federalism is a type of economic system.

Why did John A. Macdonald form an alliance with George-Etienne Cartier?

• He believed Canada had to be a partnership between Canadiens and English Canadians.

• He wanted the unite the British and the French

• He believed in communism

• He was a good hunter

When did Canada become a country?

• July 1, 1867

• July 1, 1870

• July 1, 1865

• July 1, 1875

What law made Canada a country?

• British North America Act

• Constitution Act of 1867

• Canada Act 1982

• Statute of Westminster 1931

Who passed the law?

• British Parliament

• United States Congress

• French National Assembly

• German Bundestag

Who was Canada’s first prime minister?

• John A. MacDonald

• Alexander Mackenzie

• Wilfrid Laurier

• Robert Borden

What were the names of the four provinces that made up Canada?

• Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia

• Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

• Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador

What kinds of things remained the responsibility of Britain after confederation?

• defense, foreign affairs

• education, healthcare

• transportation, infrastructure

• agriculture, fisheries

What is a federal system of government?

• A system where only the central government has power

• A system where only provincial governments have power

• A system where both central and provincial governments have power

• A system where there is no government

In Canada, the role of government is to create peace, order, and good government. What does this mean?

• Create laws that help us get along

• Use military to protect us and our ideals

• Ensure that all Canadians’ basic needs are looked after