week 7 questions

Question 1

Canada’s government is best described as a:

a) Presidential system
b) Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government
c) Direct democracy
d) Socialist government

Answer 1

b) Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government

Question 2

In Canada’s federal system, powers are:

a) Held solely by the federal government
b) Shared between federal and provincial governments
c) Exclusive to provincial governments
d) Nonexistent; Canada is a unitary state

Answer 2

b) Shared between federal and provincial governments

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three branches of the Canadian government?

a) Executive
b) Legislative
c) Judicial
d) Electoral

Answer 3

d) Electoral

Question 4

The ‘First-past-the-post’ system in Canada refers to:

a) The judicial process
b) The electoral system
c) The legislative procedure
d) The executive appointment process

Answer 4

b) The electoral system

Question 5

‘Executive dominance’ in the context of Canadian politics refers to the power of:

a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Governor General
d) The Chief Justice

Answer 5

b) The Prime Minister

Question 6

The policy cycle in government policy development includes all except:

a) Agenda setting
b) Policy formulation
c) Decision making
d) International negotiation

Answer 6

d) International negotiation

Question 7

The concept of ‘Incrementalism’ in policy making suggests that:

a) Policies change drastically over time
b) Policy changes are small and gradual
c) Policies are made spontaneously
d) Policymaking is a linear process

Answer 7

b) Policy changes are small and gradual

Question 8

The legislative process in Canada involves several stages. Which is the final stage?

a) Third reading
b) Cabinet approval
c) Royal assent
d) First reading

Answer 8

c) Royal assent