Constitution and Forms of Government Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The political executive must retain the confidence of the elected legislature and must resign or call an election if defeated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of federalism according to the text?

    <p>A division of powers between central and regional governments such that neither is subordinate to the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political system allocates seats based on population equally?

    <p>Representation by population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber in the Canadian legislature operates on representation by population?

    <p>The House of Commons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role was intended for the Senate by the Fathers of Confederation?

    <p>To ensure equal voices for less populous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 acknowledge regarding Indigenous peoples?

    <p>Rights to the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 1969 White Paper propose for Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>Assimilation into mainstream Canadian society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser