WorksheetsUnit 13 Summative: Government in Canada
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. In Canada, this branch of government makes and enforces the law.
a)
a. executive
b)
b. legislative
c)
c. judicial
2.
2. In Canada, the ____ is the chief executive and head of government.
a)
a. Prime Minster
b)
b. Monarch (i.e. King Charles III)
3.
3. In Canada, the ____ is a ceremonial head of state and has limited political power.
a)
a. Prime Minister
b)
b. Monarch (i.e. King Charles III)
4.
4. What role do citizens play in electing leaders to the federal government in Canada? [Select all that may apply]
a)
Citizens elect the monarchy (king/queen).
b)
Citizens elect the prime minister.
c)
Citizens elect the governor-general.
d)
Citizens elect representatives to the Senate.
e)
Citizens elect representatives to the House of Commons.
5.
5. Which term best describes the government of Canada?
a)
a. autocracy
b)
b. presidential democracy
c)
c. parliamentary democracy
6.
6. Which statements accurately describe the rights and freedoms of citizens in Canada? (Choose all that are correct)
a)
Citizens have freedom of speech, assembly, press, and religion.
b)
Citizens' rights are protected by a document similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights.
c)
Citizens have the right to communicate with the government in English or French.
d)
Citizens' rights can be taken away by the monarch.
7.
7. Which country name belongs in the center circle of the graphic organizer?
a)
a. Australia
b)
b. France
c)
c. Great Britain
d)
d. United States
8.
8. In a democracy, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders.
a)
a. True
b)
b. False
9.
9. The governor-general comes to the role by hereditary line (born into).
a)
a. True
b)
b. False
10.
10. Canada has a presidential democracy.
a)
a. True
b)
b. False
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