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Government Unit Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the head of state in Canada?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The Governor General

c)

The Speaker of the House of Commons

d)

The Chief Justice of Canada

2.

What is the role of the Prime Minister in Canada?

a)

To lead the Senate

b)

To represent the Crown in Parliament

c)

To lead the executive branch of government

d)

To preside over the House of Commons

3.

What is the main function of the judicial branch of the Canadian government?

a)

To make and enforce laws

b)

To represent the people in Parliament

c)

To interpret and apply the law

d)

To oversee federal and provincial governments

4.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the provincial/territorial governments in Canada?

a)

Foreign policy

b)

Immigration

c)

Defense

d)

Postal services

5.

In Canada, who can become a member of Parliament (MP)?

a)

Any Canadian citizen

b)

Only those with a law degree

c)

Only those with prior political experience

d)

Only residents of the capital city

6.

What is the role of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons?

a)

To support the government's policies

b)

To propose new laws and regulations

c)

To scrutinize and challenge the government's actions

d)

To serve as advisors to the Prime Minister

7.

What is a referendum in the context of Canadian politics?

a)

A vote by Members of Parliament to elect the Prime Minister

b)

A nationwide vote on a specific issue or policy

c)

A meeting between the Prime Minister and provincial leaders

d)

An international treaty negotiation

8.

Who appoints senators in Canada?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The Governor General

c)

The Queen of England

d)

The Chief Justice of Canada

9.

Which term describes the principle that no one, including government officials, is above the law?

a)

Rule of law

b)

Rule of the majority

c)

Rule of the executive

d)

Rule of the opposition

10.

How often are provincial/territorial elections held in Canada?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every 4 years

c)

Every 6 years

d)

Whenever the Premier wants

11.

Which political ideology is typically associated with a preference for minimal government intervention in the economy?

a)

Conservatism

b)

Socialism

c)

Liberalism

d)

Anarchism

12.

What is the primary function of the Senate Committees in Canada?

a)

To draft new legislation

b)

To review and study bills in detail

c)

To administer federal programs

d)

To represent provinces and territories

13.

What is the purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

a)

To outline the responsibilities of citizens

b)

To establish the monarchy's powers

c)

To protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Canadians

d)

To define the roles of political parties

14.

Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws in Canada?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The Governor General

c)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

d)

The Supreme Court

15.

In the Canadian political spectrum, where would you typically find a party with socially progressive and fiscally conservative policies?

a)

On the left

b)

In the center

c)

On the right

d)

In the extreme left

16.

What is the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada?

a)

To investigate government corruption

b)

To promote trade agreements

c)

To address the historical injustices of the residential school system and promote reconciliation

d)

To oversee federal budgets

17.

Which level of government in Canada is responsible for issues like garbage collection and local parks?

a)

Federal

b)

Provincial/Territorial

c)

Municipal

d)

Indigenous

18.

What does the term "proportional representation" refer to in the context of Canadian politics?

a)

A method of allocating seats in the House of Commons based on the popular vote

b)

The process of selecting the Prime Minister

c)

A type of military alliance

d)

A system of checks and balances

19.

What is the primary function of the federal Cabinet in Canada?

a)

To make and pass laws

b)

To represent Indigenous peoples

c)

To advise the Prime Minister and make policy decisions

d)

To oversee provincial governments

20.

What are the three types of criminal foundations?

a)

Criminal, Coral, Civil

b)

Criminal, Civil, Common

c)

Common, Legal, Judicial

d)

Criminal, Common, Legal