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Canada Review-2

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The governor-general selects a ________________ from the majority party in the Parliament.

a)

President

b)

Prime Minister

c)

Chancellor

d)

King

2.

The process for selecting a prime minister is written into Canadian Law.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The Prime Minister serves as the strong chief executive of the national government.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Canada's Constitution does not specifically guarantee basic individual rights.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Canadians freedoms are listed in the country's......

a)

Canadian Bill of Rights

b)

Canadian Rights Document

c)

Bill of Rights of Canada

d)

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

6.

Canada is also a ___________________because it has Queen with few powers.

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Presidential Democracy

c)

Absolute Monarch

d)

Democratic Monarchy

e)

Republican Monarchy

7.

Canadian territories have their own elected governors.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Canadian territories have their own elected legislatures.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Canadian provinces have their own elected premiers that serve as chief executives.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Canadian provinces have their own elected legislatures.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following describes a traditional economy? (select 2)

a)

based on customs and values

b)

based on supply and demand

c)

government control

d)

passed from generation to generation

e)

based on what people and businesses want

12.

Which of the following describes a market economy? (select 2)

a)

government regulations

b)

based on supply and demand

c)

government control

d)

passed from generation to generation

e)

based on what people and businesses want

13.

Which of the following describes a command economy? (select 2)

a)

government regulations

b)

based on supply and demand

c)

government control

d)

passed from generation to generation

e)

based on what people and businesses want

14.

Canada, like most countries, have a mixture of market based decisions and government made decisions this is known as a mixed economy.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which of the following are market based elements of an economic system (select 3)

a)

Canadians pay high taxes so they can have free healthcare through the government.

b)

Canadians pay lower taxes, but by private health insurance from an insurance company.

c)

The Canadian government decides how much hydroelectric power to produce.

d)

A large paper company buys up thousands of acres of forest land to produce paper.

e)

Canadian car companies decide how much to charge for the cars they make based on supply and demand.

16.

Which of the following are command elements of an economic system (select 3)

a)

Canadians pay high taxes so they can have free healthcare through the government.

b)

Canadians pay lower taxes, but by private health insurance from an insurance company.

c)

The Canadian government decides how much hydroelectric power to produce.

d)

A large paper company buys up thousands of acres of forest land to produce paper.

e)

The Canadian governments determines the price of cars made in Canada based on government regulations.

17.

Canada has a mixed economy which is about 79% free and 21% command. This means........(select 2)

a)

Canada's economy has many market based elements.

b)

Canada's economy has many command based elements.

c)

Canada's economy has fewer market based elements.

d)

Canada's economy has fewer command based elements

18.

In Canada the government covers most of the cost of healthcare for its citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

GDP is a measure of the strength of the __________in a country.

a)

Education

b)

Healthcare

c)

Economy

d)

Government

20.

GDP Per Capita shows how much gross domestic product each........produced.

a)

person

b)

business

c)

school

d)

government

21.

Which of the following describes the use of natural resources?

a)

Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.

b)

Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.

c)

Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.

d)

Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.

22.

Which of the following demonatrate investments in human capital?

a)

Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.

b)

Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.

c)

Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.

d)

Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.

23.

Which of the following demonstrate investments in capital goods?

a)

Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.

b)

Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.

c)

Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.

d)

Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.

24.

The province of Quebec is in ______________ Canada

a)

Western

b)

Eastern

c)

Northern

d)

Southern

25.

Which two countries battled for control of Canada?

a)

France, US

b)

US, Britain

c)

France, US

d)

Britain, France

26.

How did Canada achieve independence from Great Britain?

a)

by a war for independence

b)

as a result of the American Revolution

c)

as a result of the British defeat of the French

d)

by means of negotiations over time

27.

What religion was brought to Canada by Great Britain (England)?

a)

Catholic

b)

Protestant

c)

Hindu

d)

Islam

28.

What religion was brought to Canada by France?

a)

Catholic

b)

Protestant

c)

Hindu

d)

Islam

29.

What became the official language of Quebec?

a)

French

b)

English

c)

Spanish

d)

German

30.

French speaking citizens of Quebec became known as ___________while English speaking citizens were known as ___________.

a)

Francophones, Anglophones

b)

Anglophones, Francophones

31.

By the 1960's the francophones were ready to launch a _______________movement

a)

Peace

b)

Independence

32.

In the 1980 and 1995 referendums the Quebecers voted to ........................

a)

stay apart of Canada

b)

leave Canada

33.

In order to use their limited productive resources efficiently, countries and regions specialize.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Goods and services shipped to other countries and regions are called....

a)

Exports

b)

Imports

35.

Goods and services shipped to other countries and regions are called....

a)

Exports

b)

Imports

36.

Goods and services bought and brought in from other countries and regions are called....

a)

Exports

b)

Imports

37.

The trading of goods and services between countries of the world is called Global Trade.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which of the following are trade barriers....(select 3)

a)

Tariffs

b)

Free Trade

c)

Quota

d)

Embargo

39.

The US decides to charge an extra 10% for wheat shipped from Canada. This is------

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

d)

free trade

40.

Canada stopped all trade with North Korea. This is---

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

d)

free trade

41.

Canada placed a limit on the number of automobiles made in the US and shipped to Canada. This is----

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

d)

free trade

42.

Which of the following are key Canadian imports.....

a)

lumber

b)

office equipment

c)

heavy machinery

d)

oil

e)

fish

43.

Canada imports more than it exports, this results in a ____________________ trade balance

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

44.

How does trade help buyers? (select 2)

a)

Provides more choices

b)

Allows factories to by materials at a cheaper rate

c)

Gives producers access to more customers

d)

Competition pushed down prices

45.

How does trade help sellers? (select 2)

a)

Provides more choices

b)

Allows factories to by materials at a cheaper rate

c)

Gives producers access to more customers

d)

Competition pushed down prices

46.

Which of the following were goals of NAFTA/USMCA? (select 2)

a)

to deal an economic blow to Russia

b)

allow countries needed goods without paying for them

c)

to raise tariffs in the US, Mexico, and Canada

d)

to expand the market for goods and services

e)

to reduce trade barriers and increase trade in North America

47.

Which countries are are a part of NAFTA/USMCA? (select 3)

a)

Canada

b)

Great Britain

c)

Mexico

d)

United States

e)

Brazil

48.

The province of Quebec is in ______________ Canada

a)

Western

b)

Eastern

c)

Northern

d)

Southern

49.

Which two countries battled for control of Canada?

a)

France, US

b)

US, Britain

c)

France, US

d)

Britain, France

50.

How did Canada achieve independence from Great Britain?

a)

by a war for independence

b)

as a result of the American Revolution

c)

as a result of the British defeat of the French

d)

by means of negotiations over time