WorksheetsCanada Review-2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
The governor-general selects a ________________ from the majority party in the Parliament.
President
Prime Minister
Chancellor
King
The process for selecting a prime minister is written into Canadian Law.
True
False
The Prime Minister serves as the strong chief executive of the national government.
True
False
Canada's Constitution does not specifically guarantee basic individual rights.
True
False
Canadians freedoms are listed in the country's......
Canadian Bill of Rights
Canadian Rights Document
Bill of Rights of Canada
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canada is also a ___________________because it has Queen with few powers.
Constitutional Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarch
Democratic Monarchy
Republican Monarchy
Canadian territories have their own elected governors.
True
False
Canadian territories have their own elected legislatures.
True
False
Canadian provinces have their own elected premiers that serve as chief executives.
True
False
Canadian provinces have their own elected legislatures.
True
False
Which of the following describes a traditional economy? (select 2)
based on customs and values
based on supply and demand
government control
passed from generation to generation
based on what people and businesses want
Which of the following describes a market economy? (select 2)
government regulations
based on supply and demand
government control
passed from generation to generation
based on what people and businesses want
Which of the following describes a command economy? (select 2)
government regulations
based on supply and demand
government control
passed from generation to generation
based on what people and businesses want
Canada, like most countries, have a mixture of market based decisions and government made decisions this is known as a mixed economy.
True
False
Which of the following are market based elements of an economic system (select 3)
Canadians pay high taxes so they can have free healthcare through the government.
Canadians pay lower taxes, but by private health insurance from an insurance company.
The Canadian government decides how much hydroelectric power to produce.
A large paper company buys up thousands of acres of forest land to produce paper.
Canadian car companies decide how much to charge for the cars they make based on supply and demand.
Which of the following are command elements of an economic system (select 3)
Canadians pay high taxes so they can have free healthcare through the government.
Canadians pay lower taxes, but by private health insurance from an insurance company.
The Canadian government decides how much hydroelectric power to produce.
A large paper company buys up thousands of acres of forest land to produce paper.
The Canadian governments determines the price of cars made in Canada based on government regulations.
Canada has a mixed economy which is about 79% free and 21% command. This means........(select 2)
Canada's economy has many market based elements.
Canada's economy has many command based elements.
Canada's economy has fewer market based elements.
Canada's economy has fewer command based elements
In Canada the government covers most of the cost of healthcare for its citizens.
True
False
GDP is a measure of the strength of the __________in a country.
Education
Healthcare
Economy
Government
GDP Per Capita shows how much gross domestic product each........produced.
person
business
school
government
Which of the following describes the use of natural resources?
Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.
Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.
Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.
Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.
Which of the following demonatrate investments in human capital?
Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.
Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.
Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.
Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.
Which of the following demonstrate investments in capital goods?
Our Canadian industrial plants are the most modern in the world.
Paper plants in Canada use raw materials from local forests to make paper.
Canada's auto plants have excellent training programs to develop the skills of their work force.
Canadians are free to exchange ideas with other people who want to create new businesses.
The province of Quebec is in ______________ Canada
Western
Eastern
Northern
Southern
Which two countries battled for control of Canada?
France, US
US, Britain
France, US
Britain, France
How did Canada achieve independence from Great Britain?
by a war for independence
as a result of the American Revolution
as a result of the British defeat of the French
by means of negotiations over time
What religion was brought to Canada by Great Britain (England)?
Catholic
Protestant
Hindu
Islam
What religion was brought to Canada by France?
Catholic
Protestant
Hindu
Islam
What became the official language of Quebec?
French
English
Spanish
German
French speaking citizens of Quebec became known as ___________while English speaking citizens were known as ___________.
Francophones, Anglophones
Anglophones, Francophones
By the 1960's the francophones were ready to launch a _______________movement
Peace
Independence
In the 1980 and 1995 referendums the Quebecers voted to ........................
stay apart of Canada
leave Canada
In order to use their limited productive resources efficiently, countries and regions specialize.
True
False
Goods and services shipped to other countries and regions are called....
Exports
Imports
Goods and services shipped to other countries and regions are called....
Exports
Imports
Goods and services bought and brought in from other countries and regions are called....
Exports
Imports
The trading of goods and services between countries of the world is called Global Trade.
True
False
Which of the following are trade barriers....(select 3)
Tariffs
Free Trade
Quota
Embargo
The US decides to charge an extra 10% for wheat shipped from Canada. This is------
a tariff
a quota
an embargo
free trade
Canada stopped all trade with North Korea. This is---
a tariff
a quota
an embargo
free trade
Canada placed a limit on the number of automobiles made in the US and shipped to Canada. This is----
a tariff
a quota
an embargo
free trade
Which of the following are key Canadian imports.....
lumber
office equipment
heavy machinery
oil
fish
Canada imports more than it exports, this results in a ____________________ trade balance
Positive
Negative
How does trade help buyers? (select 2)
Provides more choices
Allows factories to by materials at a cheaper rate
Gives producers access to more customers
Competition pushed down prices
How does trade help sellers? (select 2)
Provides more choices
Allows factories to by materials at a cheaper rate
Gives producers access to more customers
Competition pushed down prices
Which of the following were goals of NAFTA/USMCA? (select 2)
to deal an economic blow to Russia
allow countries needed goods without paying for them
to raise tariffs in the US, Mexico, and Canada
to expand the market for goods and services
to reduce trade barriers and increase trade in North America
Which countries are are a part of NAFTA/USMCA? (select 3)
Canada
Great Britain
Mexico
United States
Brazil
The province of Quebec is in ______________ Canada
Western
Eastern
Northern
Southern
Which two countries battled for control of Canada?
France, US
US, Britain
France, US
Britain, France
How did Canada achieve independence from Great Britain?
by a war for independence
as a result of the American Revolution
as a result of the British defeat of the French
by means of negotiations over time
