Canada: Politics, Quebec, and NAFTA Test

Which countries are members of NAFTA?

• Canada, Mexico, and the United States

• Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom

• Mexico, the United States, and Brazil

• Canada, Mexico, and France

Describe one economic impact of NAFTA on Canada.

• It led to a decrease in trade with the United States.

• It resulted in increased tariffs on Canadian goods.

• It boosted trade and economic growth in Canada.

• It caused a decline in Canadian manufacturing jobs.

Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?

• They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.

• They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.

The prime minister is

• directly elected by the people

• appointed by the governor general from the majority party in parliament

• appointed by the monarchy

• elected by noncitizens

What is one challenge faced by the Quebec independence movement?

• Lack of public support within Quebec

• Opposition from the Canadian federal government

• Economic instability in Quebec

• Language barriers within Quebec

What does NAFTA stand for?

• National Air Force Trade Agreement

• North American Free Trade Agreement

• North American Fourth Transportation Agreement

• National Alliances for Trade in America

Identify the legislative body in Canada's government.

• Parliament

• The Prime Minister

• The Supreme Court

• The Provincial Assembly

What challenges might Quebec face if it were to become independent?

• Establishing a new currency and trade agreements

• Joining the European Union

• Forming a military alliance with the United States

• Adopting English as the official language

Who is the head of state in Canada but has no real power in government?

• governor

• monarch

• prime minister

NAFTA was not popular due to

• people making more money

• people saving more money

• people losing their manufacturing jobs

• more jobs were available