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Which act is considered the most significant change in the Canadian political system since 1987?
Which act is considered the most significant change in the Canadian political system since 1987?
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The Constitution Act of 1982 (correct)
- The Equalization Program
- The Constitutional Act of 1867
Which rights are recognized and affirmed by the Constitution Act of 1982?
Which rights are recognized and affirmed by the Constitution Act of 1982?
- Democratic rights
- Fundamental freedoms (correct)
- Mobility rights
- Legal rights
What is the purpose of the equalization program mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the equalization program mentioned in the text?
- To recognize and affirm the rights of Indigenous peoples
- To provide fundamental freedoms
- To ensure comparable levels of services across provinces (correct)
- To amend the country's constitution
What is involuntary enfranchisement?
What is involuntary enfranchisement?
What are comprehensive claims in relation to Indigenous rights?
What are comprehensive claims in relation to Indigenous rights?
What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission conclude about residential schools?
What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission conclude about residential schools?
How long can a House of Commons or legislative assembly continue without a general election?
How long can a House of Commons or legislative assembly continue without a general election?
What is the minimum frequency of sittings for Parliament and each legislature?
What is the minimum frequency of sittings for Parliament and each legislature?
Who has the right to enter, remain in, and leave Canada?
Who has the right to enter, remain in, and leave Canada?
What is the maximum punishment that allows for the benefit of trial by jury?
What is the maximum punishment that allows for the benefit of trial by jury?
Which group of people are considered Indigenous Peoples in Canada?
Which group of people are considered Indigenous Peoples in Canada?
What is the purpose of the Indian Act in Canada?
What is the purpose of the Indian Act in Canada?
What is the main objective of the residential schools in Canada?
What is the main objective of the residential schools in Canada?
What is the meaning of the term 'Internal Colonialism' as mentioned in the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'Internal Colonialism' as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a registered political party in Canada?
Which of the following is NOT a registered political party in Canada?
How often must an election be called in Canada according to the Constitutional Act of 1867?
How often must an election be called in Canada according to the Constitutional Act of 1867?
Who has the authority to call an election in Canada?
Who has the authority to call an election in Canada?
Which branch of government is responsible for running the various departments of government, such as health, finance, and foreign affairs?
Which branch of government is responsible for running the various departments of government, such as health, finance, and foreign affairs?
What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?
What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?
Which part of Parliament is responsible for asking the government questions and holding it accountable during Question Period?
Which part of Parliament is responsible for asking the government questions and holding it accountable during Question Period?
How are new laws passed in Canada?
How are new laws passed in Canada?
