WorksheetsCanadian Government and Human Rights Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the true human nature?
Rational and intelligent
Ambitious and hardworking
Evil and violent
Altruistic and cooperative
Which philosopher favored representative democracy and believed in the will of the people?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Mary Simon
Thomas Hobbes
What beliefs did Rousseau NOT have?
1, 6, 4, 9, 8
2, 3, 5, 4, 1
1, 4, 6, 8, 9
4, 1, 2, 8, 9
What type of democracy allows citizens to directly vote on laws and participate in decision making?
Totalitarian democracy
Consensus democracy
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
3 positives of democracy:
Citizen participation, ability to dissent and multiple parties
Political apathy, one party, and deadlock
People are given equal voice by having basically the same amount of people in a riding..
Representation by population
What is the role of the Senate in the Canadian government?
Appoint the Prime Minister
Make decisions on environmental issues
Represent minority groups
Vote on proposed laws
The CABINET (CERTAIN MPS) in Canada is given a
specific job, in charge of issues in canada
specific mandate to address and resolve a wide range of issues affecting the nation
expertise in crafting and implementing policies for all aspects of Canadian governance.
Who is the individual head of the Canadian government?
Minister of Environment
Prime Minister
Monarch
Governor General
What was the first wave of feminism advocating for?
Women's domestic roles
Men's rights and freedoms
Women's social, political, and economic equality
Gender segregation
When did women in Canada get federal voting rights?
1890
1940
1918
1929
Which document formalized human rights and set the standard for liberal democracies?
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Multiculturalism Act
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
In the HOUSE OF COMMONS, parties have to either vote party solidarity in which ______ or have a free vote where _______
members are allowed to vote who they want, they vote as a group
they vote as a group, members are allowed to vote who they want
What was the purpose of the 1988 Multiculturalism Act in Canada?
Discourage diversity
Enforce language restrictions
Embrace cultural heritage
Promote cultural assimilation
In which year did First Nations get the right to vote in Canada?
1960
1975
1988
1995
What is a method of political participation mentioned in the text?
Playing video games
Going on vacation
Starting or signing petitions
Contacting MP
What is the role of the Governor General in the Canadian government?
Celebrate excellence
All of the above
Represent the Monarch
Support Canada's sovereignty
Governor General doesn't align with any party, making them _______
MONARCH has ____ approval to bills turning into laws called ______
Public, Ratification
Presidential, Enactment
Final, Royal Assent
Democratic, Legalization
What is the role of the Supreme Court in Canada?
Ensure all laws are being followed by society
What makes the JUDICIAL branch different from the other branches in Canada?
Negotiating international treaties, ensuring no bias
Interpreting and applying the law, ensuring no bias
Making and enforcing laws, ensuring bias
What is the main focus of the Federal System in Canada?
Minority rights
Majority rule
All of the above
Coalition building
What are the rights, responsibilities, and rules of citizenship collectively known as?
Citizen's package
Citizen's guide
Citizen's handbook
Citizen's code
