CAEC Canadian Civics and Government 2

Question 1

Which level of government in Canada is responsible for education?

Accepted Answer

Provincial and territorial governments

Answer

Federal government

Answer

Municipal governments

Answer

The Senate

Question 2

What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?

Accepted Answer

To represent the Crown and perform constitutional duties

Answer

To lead the federal cabinet

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To pass federal legislation

Answer

To appoint the Prime Minister without consultation

Question 3

How many seats are in the Canadian House of Commons (approximately, as of recent redistributions)?

Accepted Answer

338

Answer

105

Answer

265

Answer

400

Question 4

What is a 'minority government' in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A government where the ruling party holds fewer than half of the seats in the House of Commons

Answer

A government led by a party representing a minority ethnic group

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A government that has lost a confidence vote

Answer

A government with fewer than 100 MPs

Question 5

Which document is considered the supreme law of Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution Act, 1982, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer

The British North America Act (1867) only

Answer

The Criminal Code of Canada

Answer

The Magna Carta

Question 6

What is the purpose of a federal election in Canada?

Accepted Answer

To elect Members of Parliament to the House of Commons

Answer

To elect senators to the Senate

Answer

To elect the Prime Minister directly

Answer

To vote on constitutional amendments