Canada

Question 1

Describe the political system

Answer 1

• A constitutional monarchy, where the monarch is Head of State
• Executive powers are directed by the cabinet (headed by the prime minister)
• The electoral system is referred to as a “first-past-the-post” system, but more accurately referred to as a single - member plurality system
• The candidate with the most votes in a riding wins a seat in The House of Commons and represents that riding as its member of parliament

Question 2

Describe the school system

Answer 2

• From kindergarten to grade 12
• Free to attend
• Employs only government certified teachers

Question 3

Describe the healthcare system

Answer 3

• Publicly funded by the country’s 13 provinces and territories
• Healthcare system is called MediCare
• Each has its own insurance plan and each recieves cash assistance from the federal government on a per - capita basis

Question 4

Describe Canada’s culture

Answer 4

• A mixture of British, French and American influences, all of which blend and sometimes compete in every aspect of cultural life (filmmaking, writing, cooking, playing sports etc.)

Question 5

Describe the religion in the country

Answer 5

• The majority are Christians but also non religious, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists etc.
• Canada has freedom of religion