Canadian Government and Political Concepts Quiz

In a neighborhood, residents are discussing how to improve their local park. They want to make decisions that serve the common good. Which of the following would NOT be in line with the common good?

• Benefits all

• Benefits few

• Collective action

• Community participation

Abigail is studying how some government policies and institutions have changed over time while others have stayed the same. Which concept of political thinking is she using to analyze these patterns?

• Political Significance

• Objectives and Results

• Stability and Change

• Political Perspective

Kiara is watching a news report about a recent election. She notices that the way the media presents the candidates seems to influence how people around her feel about the issues. Which concept of political thinking takes into consideration how the media may affect our responses to important issues?

• Political Significance

• Objectives and Results

• Stability and Change

• Political Perspective

Grace wants to get her driver’s license in Canada. Which level of government is responsible for issuing it?

• Federal

• Provincial

• Municipal

• Legislative

In a town, the citizens gather to decide how their community should be run. Instead of voting on every law themselves, they choose someone like Zoey to make decisions on their behalf. What type of system is this?

• Citizens vote on every law directly

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them

• The monarch makes all decisions

• Only one political party is allowed

Mia is curious about who is responsible for making laws at the provincial level in her province. Who should she learn more about?

• Members of Parliament

• Members of Provincial Parliament

• Mayors

• Lieutenant Governors

Arjun is curious about which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws in Canada. Which branch should he learn more about?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judiciary

• Federal

Lucas, Anaya, and Benjamin are discussing Canadian politics. Out of our three main political parties in Canada, which party is furthest “left”?

• Conservative

• Liberals

• NDP

• All are “left”

Benjamin is participating in a federal election. Who does he vote for?

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• MPP

• MP

The Grade 1 Teacher instructed all students to hold hands when crossing the street. What leadership style is this?

• Authoritarian

• Democratic

• Laissez-Faire

• Collaborative