Worksheets6th. Unit 8 Test Canada Today
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
Under Canada’s system of government, everyday political authority comes from:
the Crown.
the Cabinet.
the Parliament.
the Prime Minister.
Because Canada is a constitutional monarchy, its symbolic head of state is:
The Chief Justice of Canada.
The Prime Minister of Canada.
The monarch of the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister of England.
Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader is:
the Chief Justice of Canada.
the Prime Minister of Canada.
the monarch of the United Kingdom.
the Prime Minister of England.
Who is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature?
is whoever is the eldest child of the current reigning monarch.
is elected by the majority of the popular votes of its citizens.
is chosen by the party with the majority of members in the legislature.
is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature.
Canada's oil industry is dominated by 8-10 major corporations. Although they face strict safety and environmental regulations, these corporations have helped Canada become the world's fifth-largest oil producer and fourth-largest oil exporter. This passage BEST represents which fact?
Canada has a mixed economy.
Canada has a command economy.
Canada suffers from too much regulation.
Canada needs tighter environmental regulations.
In what way does the mixed economy of Canada still have elements of a command economy?
The government controls all private property.
The majority of public infrastructure is owned by private industry.
There are no free trade agreements with other countries.
How are the quantity and price of goods and services in the marketplace affected by an increase in Canadian input costs?
price increases while the quantity decreases
price increases while quantity increases
price decreases while the quantity decreases
price decreases while the quantity increases
Canada's literacy rate is over 99%. Because of this, you could expect that:
Canada would have a high unemployment rate.
Canada would have a high standard of living.
Canada would not allow an increase in immigration.
Canada would need to increase funding to its education programs.
In a market economy, prices are established by:
consumers and labor unions.
decree of government agencies.
Using the passage, decide what issues politicians have to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada.
Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada?
Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?
Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction?
Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?
Will extracting minerals take up valuable land that people could live on?
In Canada, who MOST determines the purchase of goods and services?
consumers
businesses
government
organizations
In 1995, a vote was held in Quebec on the issue of independence for Quebec. The results showed that:
The majority of voters supported union with the United States.
An overwhelming number of voters supported separation from Canada.
A slight majority of voters supported Quebec remaining politically united with Canada.
Most voters were in support of more cultural assimilation with English-speaking Canada.
People of French heritage in the Canadian province of Quebec would be MOST likely to support:
A. Quebec's independence from the rest of Canada.
B. the American intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan.
C. laws to strengthen alliances with the United States.
D. increased oil drilling along the St. Lawrence River.
Many people in the Canadian province of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada. Which of these statements BEST summarizes their case?
Quebec has a distinctly different culture from the rest of Canada.
Quebec has closer ties to the United States than the rest of Canada.
Quebec wants to become part of the United Nations unlike the rest of Canada.
Which Canadian province is described by this list?
A. Quebec
B. Ontario
C. New Brunswick
D. British Columbia
Canada gained independence in 1867 when it became
free of French control.
a monarchy with its own ruling family.
an independent territory of the United States.
a self-governing colony of the British Empire.
What is the primary reason for the high standard of living in Canada?
Abundant natural resources.
High literacy rate.
Strict immigration policies.
Low population density.
Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free markets?
Market economy.
Mixed economy.
Command economy.
Traditional economy.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary democracy like Canada?
The head of state is elected by popular vote.
The Prime Minister is the head of government.
The judiciary has the highest authority.
The monarch has absolute power.
Alberta
Nunavut
Northwest Territory
Alberta
British Columbia
Quebec
Hudson Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
St. Lawrence River
Gulf of Mexico
Ontario
Manitoba
Newfoundland & Labrador
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
Northwest Territory
Nunavut
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Quebec
Ontario
Yukon Territory
This body of water is located on the west coast of Canada.
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
This body of water is located on Canada's east coast.
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
This western Canadian physical feature stretches from New Mexico in the U.S. to the Canadian Yukon.
St. Lawrence Seaway
Canadian Rockies
Frozen Tundra
Great Lakes
Newfoundland & Labrador
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
What are the two parts of Canada's lawmaking body called?
Congress
Parliament
Senate
House
How do senators get their jobs in Canada?
pay for their spot
elected by House of Commons
Prime Minister picks them
elected by people
How do the members of the House of Commons get their jobs?
elected by the citizens
Prime Minister gives it to them
Senators vote them in
Supreme Court assigns them
How does the Prime Minister get their job?
elected by the people
picked by the House of Commons
picked by the Senate
Supreme Court assigns them
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
50
22
15
13
How many branches of government do Canada and the United States both have?
2
3
4
5
What is the term length for Canadian Senators?
6 years
2 years
4 years
Retire at 75 years old
What is the biggest advantage of the Canadian system over the U.S. system?
Prime Minister and House of Commons are the same party.
Senate can make laws.
Prime Minister elected every year.
Prime Minister has all the power.
The U.S. has a Senate. What is the equivalent group called in Canada?
Senate
House
Prime Minister
Court
Who is the other leader of Canada besides the Prime Minister?
Senate President
Canada House Leader
Supreme Court Chief Justice
King Charles III
Who works for the monarch of Canada?
Prime Minister
Senate
Governor General
Donuts
The United States has a President. The closest position to this in Canada is ________.
Prime Minister
Governor General
King
Senator
Having a king or queen as part of the government is called?
communism
monarchy
democracy
snarky
Canada and the U.S. both have a ____________ system that allows anyone to start a business.
laws
banks
free enterprise
democracy
Businesses, taxes, jobs, and prices are all part of the _____________
Parliament
Congress
economy
football
What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?
Head of the government
Chief Justice of Canada
Representative of the monarch
Leader of the opposition
Which of the following is a key feature of Canada's healthcare system?
Privately funded
Universal coverage
Insurance-based
Only for citizens
What is the primary language spoken in the province of Quebec?
English
Spanish
French
German
