10 Questions
What is the definition of a constitution according to the text?
The whole body of fundamental rules and principles according to which a state is governed.
What is the main characteristic of a unitary system of government?
All final authority resides with a central government.
What is the key feature of a representative government?
An elected legislative assembly.
What is the defining characteristic of responsible government?
The political executive must retain the confidence of the elected legislature and must resign or call an election if defeated.
What is the definition of federalism according to the text?
A division of powers between central and regional governments such that neither is subordinate to the other.
What political system allocates seats based on population equally?
Representation by population
Which chamber in the Canadian legislature operates on representation by population?
The House of Commons
What role was intended for the Senate by the Fathers of Confederation?
To ensure equal voices for less populous regions
What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 acknowledge regarding Indigenous peoples?
Rights to the land
What did the 1969 White Paper propose for Indigenous peoples in Canada?
Assimilation into mainstream Canadian society
Test your knowledge about the constitution, representative government, and responsible government with this quiz. Learn about fundamental rules, principles, elected legislative assemblies, and governmental frameworks.
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