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Canada's Goverment Comprehension Check (General)
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Use the information learned about governments including Canada's government to respond to the questions below.
Question 1
1.
In this type of government, citizens play an important role because they can vote for leaders:
Democracy
Autocracy
Unitary
Question 2
2.
In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader.
Democracy
Autocracy
Pluralistic
Question 3
3.
What are the two predominate forms of democracies?
Parliamentary
Presidential
Pluralistic
Question 4
4.
The leader is part of the legislative branch in which type of democracy?
Parliamentary
Presidential
Prime Minister
Question 5
5.
In 1867, Canada formed its new government when it became independent from which country?
The United States of America
Australia
Great Britain
Question 6
6.
What type of democracy is found in Canada?
Parliamentiary
Presidential
Question 7
7.
Who is the chief executive of Canada's government? (title)
President
Prime Minister
Poohbah
Question 8
8.
How is the prime minister of Canada chosen?
Elected by the country's citizens.
Appointed by the monarchy of Great Britain
Elected by the country's legislature
Question 9
9.
What role does Great Britain's monarch play in Canada's government?
Ceremonial position; figurehead
Power equal to that of the prime minister
No involvement nor recognition in Canada's government
Question 10
10.
Who represents the Queen's interests in Canada?
Prime Minister
President
Governor-General
Question 11
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At what age can Canadian citizens participate in the country's elections?
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