Canada vs. U.S. Government

What type of government does Canada have?

• Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Monarchy

• Federal Republic

Who chooses the Prime Minister in Canada?

• The President

• The Monarch

• Members of Parliament

• The Governor General

Who is the head of government in Canada?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch

• The Governor General

Who is the head of state in Canada?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The British Monarch

• The Governor General

Who represents the monarch in Canada?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Governor General

• The British Monarch

Fill in the blank: Canada has a ________.

• Constitution.

• Prime Minister.

• King.

• President.

What documents form the basis of the government system?

• Constitution Acts of 1867 & 1982, plus unwritten customs

• Constitution Act of 1867 only

• Constitution Act of 1982 only

• Unwritten customs only

What type of system is described in the document?

• Unitary System

• Federal System

• Confederation

• Monarchy

What does the federal government control?

• Education, health care, and highways

• National laws, defense, foreign policy

• Local laws and regulations

• Cultural policies

What do provincial/territorial governments control?

• National laws

• Defense and foreign policy

• Education, health care, and highways

• International trade