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WorksheetsUnit 7 Review: Canada
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?
The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.
The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom.
The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.
The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.
Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?
to protect and preserve their unique culture
widespread corruption in the federal government
residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces
to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions
Who holds the MOST executive authority in the Canadian government?
the governor general
the monarch
the prime minister
the premier
How does the House of Commons provide a check on the power of Canada's executive branch?
The House of Commons appoints the governor general.
The House of Commons must approve the prime minister.
The House of Commons may force cabinet members to resign.
The House of Commons debates bills introduced by the executive.
Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?
direct
traditional
presidential
parliamentary
In Canada, citizens select members of the House of Commons. The House of Commons selects the head of government. What form of government is this?
presidential autocracy
parliamentary autocracy
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
Whom do Canadian citizens elect?
the prime minister
the governor general
members of the Supreme Court
members of the House of Commons
Which of the following countries is CLOSEST to Canada on the economic continuum?
Australia
Cuba
Mexico
Mexico
Based on your knowledge of social studies, what is the BEST description of the Canadian economy?
It is a mixed economy.
It is a traditional economy.
It is a pure market economy.
It is a pure command economy.
Canada is a part of many international agreements and organizations. Which of them has had the GREATEST effect on the growth of the Canadian economy in the past few decades?
the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
the United Nations (UN)
Canada has a literacy rate of 99%, one of the highest in the world. This high literacy rate is a result of investment in human capital by the Canadian government. In 2016, Canada ranked ninth in the world for human capital investment.
Why does the Canadian government invest in human capital?
because Canada's standard of living is very low
because such investments reduce immigration rates
because Canada's population is rapidly growing
because such investments improve economic growth
How has Canada's investment in human capital MOST LIKELY affected the country?
Canada's government has placed limits on trade with other countries.
Canadian citizens have equal access to educational opportunities.
Canadian citizens enjoy a relatively high standard of living.
Canada's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.
Starting in 2016, the Canadian government began implementing its plan to invest over $8 billion in Canada's First Nation communities. The government sought to use the funds to improve access to education and healthcare and create new job-training programs.
How will Canada's investments MOST LIKELY affect people in Canada?
Standards of living will rise among people living in First Nation communities.
Unemployment rates will rise among people living in First Nation communities.
People who do not live in First Nation communities will have trouble finding work.
People who do not live in First Nation communities will emigrate out of the country.
What type of government policy will MOST LIKELY cause an increase in a country's gross domestic product per capita?
an increase in barriers to trade
a restriction on immigration
investing in human capital
adopting a command economy
A study conducted in Canada found that over 10 percent of the Canadian work force is involved in entrepreneurial activity. The study found that "the Canadian environment and culture for entrepreneurship is healthy." It also found that many Canadians viewed entrepreneurial activity as a career opportunity with many benefits.
What conclusion can be drawn based on the information in the text?
There are many small businesses in Canada.
Canada has a pure command economic system.
Most industries in Canada have been nationalized.
The unemployment rate in Canada is relatively high.
What is the BEST definition of an entrepreneur?
an economist who studies how the economy works
a government official who helps regulate the economy
a bank manager who decides who should receive a loan
a person who invests his or her resources to start a business
