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What is the definition of a constitution according to the text?
What is the definition of a constitution according to the text?
- A division of powers between central and regional governments such that neither is subordinate to the other.
- A form of government in which the political executive must retain the confidence of the elected legislature.
- The whole body of fundamental rules and principles according to which a state is governed. (correct)
- A set of political institutions that included an elected legislative assembly.
What is the main characteristic of a unitary system of government?
What is the main characteristic of a unitary system of government?
- It includes an elected legislative assembly.
- There is a division of powers between central and regional governments.
- The political executive must retain the confidence of the elected legislature.
- All final authority resides with a central government. (correct)
What is the key feature of a representative government?
What is the key feature of a representative government?
- All government action must be based on law.
- A division of powers between central and regional governments.
- An elected legislative assembly. (correct)
- The political executive must retain the confidence of the elected legislature.
What is the defining characteristic of responsible government?
What is the defining characteristic of responsible government?
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What is the definition of federalism according to the text?
What is the definition of federalism according to the text?
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What political system allocates seats based on population equally?
What political system allocates seats based on population equally?
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Which chamber in the Canadian legislature operates on representation by population?
Which chamber in the Canadian legislature operates on representation by population?
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What role was intended for the Senate by the Fathers of Confederation?
What role was intended for the Senate by the Fathers of Confederation?
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What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 acknowledge regarding Indigenous peoples?
What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 acknowledge regarding Indigenous peoples?
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What did the 1969 White Paper propose for Indigenous peoples in Canada?
What did the 1969 White Paper propose for Indigenous peoples in Canada?
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