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- 1. Multiple Choice
In 1876, Canada became independent from Great Britain and formed a new ____________________national government.
democratic
autocratic
royal
communist
- 2. Multiple Choice
Canada's national legislature comes from its British roots and is called the _______________________.
congress
parliament
democracy
royal court
- 3. Multiple Choice
The __________________is the most influential person in Canadian government.
parliament
queen
prime minister
congress
- 4. Multiple Choice
Canada's constitution _______________specifically guarantee basic individual rights.
does
does not
cannot
- 5. Multiple Choice
What three economic questions are asked when studying the similarities of traditional, command and market economies?
What to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce?
what to produce, why to produce and when to produce?
what is your opportunity cost, what economic resources needed, why should these resources be used?
What is your opportunity cost, why are economic resources needed and when should these resources be used?
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did the Canadian government encourage economic growth in the 1990s?
by adopting isolationist policies and imposing barriers to trade
by joining the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
by signing the free trade agreement with Mexico and the United States
by adopting the currency used by the rest of the British Commonwealth
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which term is used to refer to a country focusing on producing a relatively small number of goods or services based on what the country can produce most efficiently?
opportunity cost
competition
specialization
entrepreneurship
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which cultural difference is a large factor in the Quebec independence movement?
Most people in Quebec practice Judaism as their religion
Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language
Most people in Quebec are members if Canada's First Nations
Most people in Quebec think it should be part of the United States
- 9. Multiple Choice
The monarch is ___________
the head of state
head of the government for Canada
elected representative of a Canadian electoral district
representative of the monarchy of the Commonwealth
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Prime Minster is_____________________.
the head of state of Canada
the head of government for Canada
elected representative of Canadian electoral district
representative of the monarchy of the Commonwealth
- 11. Multiple Choice
The governor general______________________.
the head if state for Canada
the head of government for Canada
elected representative of a Canadian electoral district
representative of the monarchy of the Commonwealth
- 12. Multiple Choice
The member of parliament is ________________________.
the head of state for Canada
the head of government for Canada
elected representative of a Canadian electoral district
representative of the monarchy of the Commonwealth
- 13. Multiple Choice
How is the role of the Canadian prime minister different from the role of the US President?
the prime minister is the head of government, but not the head of state. The president serves as the head of both government and state.
The president id the head of government, but not the head of state. The prime minister serves as both the head of government and state.
the prime minister is the head of state, but not the head of government. The president serves as the head of both government and state.
The president is the head of state, but not the head of government and state.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is one reason for people to exchange currency?
because countries have different currencies that are valued differently
Most people want to use the Brazilian real to trade
They don't because people can use currency at any business in the world
- 15. Multiple Choice
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement increased trade between the nations of Canada, Mexico and the United States?
by reducing tariffs
by imposing quotas
by establishing embargoes
by prohibiting foreign investment
- 16. Multiple Choice
Canada is a part of many international agreements and originations. Which of them has had the GREATEST effect on the growth of the Canadian economy in the past decades?
the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The United Nations (UN)
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these nations are members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? select all that apply.
United States
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Panama
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which statement about trade barriers is correct?
Quotas and embargoes are imposed to encourage international trade.
Tariffs are imposed to encourage consumers to purchase domestic goods.
Quotas are imposed to encourage producers to improve the quality of goods.
Tariffs and embargoes are imposed to encourage consumers to purchase more goods.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Small communities in remote areas of Canada are LEAST LIKELY to have workers in which of these industries?
mining
logging
agriculture
manufacturing
- 20. Multiple Choice
In Canada, which group has the MOST influence over which goods and services are produced?
Canadian consumers
the Parliament of Canada
the prime minister
Canadian business leaders
- 21. Multiple Choice
What are the THREE basic economic questions all economic systems must answer?
what goods and services will be produced
for how long goods and services be produced
for whom will goods and services be produced
where will goods and services be produced
- 22. Multiple Choice
What reform did the Canadian government enact in response to the demands for the independence of Quebec?
Citizens of Quebec are not required to pay taxes to the government
Citizens of Quebec are not subject to laws passed by the government Canada
In addition to English, French was established as an official language of Canada.
in addition to Catholicism, Protestantism was wans established as an official of Canada
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