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WorksheetsDiscover Canada: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What year was the British North America Act, now known as the Constitution Act, established?
1867
1871
1901
1957
Which level of government in Canada is responsible for defence and foreign policy?
Provincial
Municipal
Federal
Territorial
What are the provinces responsible for in Canada?
Currency and navigation
Education and health
Criminal law and citizenship
Interprovincial trade and communications
Which two areas of jurisdiction are shared between the federal government and the provinces?
Defence and foreign policy
Agriculture and immigration
Natural resources and highways
Criminal law and citizenship
What is the primary benefit of federalism mentioned in the text?
It centralises power in the federal government.
It allows provinces to adopt policies tailored to their populations.
It eliminates the need for municipal governments.
It ensures uniform policies across all provinces.
Who opened the 23rd Parliament in 1957?
Prime Minister of Canada
Governor General of Canada
Queen Elizabeth II
Speaker of the House of Commons
Where did Queen Elizabeth II open the 23rd Parliament in 1957?
Buckingham Palace
Rideau Hall
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Westminster Abbey
Which level of government is responsible for municipal government in Canada?
Federal
Provincial
Territorial
International
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government in Canada?
Interprovincial trade
Health
Criminal law
Citizenship
What is the current name of the British North America Act?
Canada Act
Constitution Act, 1867
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Bill of Rights
What is one of the key responsibilities of the federal government in Canada?
Education
Health
Defence
Municipal governance
Which level of government in Canada is primarily responsible for education?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Territorial
Who is responsible for appointing the Governor General of Canada?
Prime Minister of Canada
Queen of the United Kingdom
Canadian Parliament
Supreme Court of Canada
Which level of government in Canada is responsible for natural resources?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Territorial
