Federal Government Test

What is Canada?

• Canada is a federation of provinces and territories.

• Canada is a single-party state.

• Canada is a city in Europe.

• Canada is an island nation in the Pacific.

Who is affected by the decisions a federal government makes?

• All of the federation's members.

• Only the federal government officials.

• Only the citizens of the capital city.

• Only the elected representatives.

What important document describes the agreement between the provinces, territories, and the federal government?

• The Canadian Constitution.

• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

• The Bill of Rights.

• The Federal-Provincial Agreement.

What is Canada's capital city, and what government symbol is there?

• Ottawa and Parliament Hill is the symbol of the government.

• Toronto and CN Tower is the symbol of the government.

• Vancouver and Stanley Park is the symbol of the government.

• Montreal and Mount Royal is the symbol of the government.

When is Canada's birthday?

• July 1st.

• January 1st.

• December 25th.

• October 31st.

Give an example of how the federal government looks out for your safety and the safety of all Canadians. (Hint: How was breakfast today?)

• The federal government has created the Safe Food for Canadians Act that makes sure that food is grown, packaged, and prepared as safely as possible.

• The federal government provides free breakfast to all Canadians every day.

• The federal government mandates that all Canadians eat breakfast at the same time.

• The federal government requires all breakfast foods to be imported from other countries.

Who is Canada's Head of State?

• The British Monarch

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

• The President

Since this person lives in England, who is their representative living here in Canada?

• The Governor General

• The Prime Minister

• The British Ambassador

• The High Commissioner

The British monarch affects citizens directly through:

• Legislation and laws

• Cultural influence

• Economic policies

• Military decisions

How many branches of the federal government work together to govern Canada?

• There are three branches

• There are two branches

• There are four branches

• There is one branch