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Question 1

How are senators chosen?

Answer 1

They are chosen by the Governor General on advice of the Prime Minister

Question 2

What are the three parts of Parliament?

Answer 2

The Sovereign, the House of Commons, and the Senate

Question 3

What do you call the Sovereign’s representative in the provinces?

Answer 3

Lieutenant-Governor

Question 4

What is a majority government?

Answer 4

When the party in power holds at least HALF of the seats in the House of Commons

Question 5

When must federal elections be held?

Answer 5

On the 3rd Monday in October every 4 years following most recent general election

Question 6

What province was split into two at Confederation?

Answer 6

The Province of Canada

Question 7

Which region covers more than 1/3 of Canada?

Answer 7

Northern Territories

Question 8

Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

Answer 8

Prairie provinces

Question 9

Who are the founding peoples of Canada?

Answer 9

Aboriginal, French, and British

Question 10

Who is Canada’s Head of State?

Answer 10

His Majesty King Charles III

Question 11

How is the Prime Minister chosen?

Answer 11

The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the PM

Question 11

On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

Answer 11

April 1, 1999

Question 12

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

Answer 12

Natural resources, manufacturing, and services.

Question 13

What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

Answer 13

God Save the Queen (or King)

Question 14

Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?

Answer 14

Second

Question 15

Which port is the largest and busiest in Canada?

Answer 15

The Port of Vancouver

Question 16

Who are the Metis?

Answer 16

A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry

Question 17

Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?

Answer 17

Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

Question 18

A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:

Answer 18

In the part of Montreal where she was elected.

Question 19

Name the 5 regions of Canada

Answer 19

West Coast, Prairie, Central, Atlantic, and North

Question 20

What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?

Answer 20

1949

Question 21

What province is the only officially bilingual province?

Answer 21

New Brunswick (bc John had to learn immersion)

Question 22

What 3 countries are signatories to NAFTA?

Answer 22

Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Question 23

Who is considered the father of Manitoba?

Answer 23

Louis Riel

Question 24

Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?

Answer 24

Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War

Question 25

Who is the King’s representative in Canada?

Answer 25

Governor General of Canada

Question 26

What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

Answer 26

65%

Question 27

When did the British North America Act come into effect?

Answer 27

1867

Question 28

When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

Answer 28

1982

Question 29

Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?

Answer 29

The Constitutional Act of 1791

Question 30

Who do Canadians vote for in federal election?

Answer 30

A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament

Question 31

Who was Sir Sam Steele?

Answer 31

A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman, and soldier

Question 32

Who were the Voyagers?

Answer 32

Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

Question 33

Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important?

Answer 33

Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery