Canadian Government Review

What type of government has one person possessing unlimited power while citizens have limited role in government?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

In a parliamentary system of government, who selects the leader?

• Citizens directly elect the leader

• The leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature

• Members of Parliament select the leader

• The leader is chosen by the Prime Minister

What is the role of the Chief Executive in a presidential system of government?

• President

• Head of State

• Monarch

• Governor General

Which statement is true about Canada's monarchy

• The monarch resides in Canada

• The Governor General is a general in the Army

• The Governor General is selected by the citizens

• The monarch appoints the Governor General

How are members of the Senate in Canada appointed?

• Elected directly by the people

• Chosen by the King of England

• Appointed by the governor general with advice from the Prime Minister

• The are appointed by lottery

In a bicameral legislature, which house consists of directly elected members?

• Senate

• House of Commons

• National Assembly

• Congress

What is the voting age requirement for Citizens in Canada?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

How is the Prime Minister of Canada chosen?

• By the Governor General

• Through a national referendum

• By the Monarch

• Directly elected by citizens

Which term describes a government system where the leader is separate from the legislature?

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

Who represents the interests of the Monarch in Canada in their absence?

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Senator

• Member of the Parliament