Canada Quiz

Quiz 1.1. Canadian Political Challenge

1. At the front of the House of Commons, away from the entrance, is the
a) Prime Minister's chair b) Sergeant-at-Arms c) Speaker's chair.
EXPERT. What are pages and what do they do in the House of Commons?
2. In the House of Commons, the Leader of the Opposition sits
a) to the left of the Speaker b) at the table in front of the Speaker c) to the right of the Speaker.
EXPERT. What is the actual distance between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, and how
was this distance determined?
3. In the House of Commons, the expert on Parliamentary procedure who advises the speaker is
a) the clerk b) the Prime Minister c) Sergeant-at-Arms.
EXPERT. Excluding those at the clerk's table, who sits at desks in the center aisle of the House of Commons, and what are their responsibilities?
4. The Foyer of the House of Commons is where
a) M. P. 's often meet with journalists b) The Prime Minister entertains foreign dignitaries c) the senate meets.
EXPERT. What is represented by the faces carved in the four corners of the Foyer?
5. In the ceiling of the House of Commons Foyer are little circular windows. These represent
a) each province b) Fathers of Confederation c) Government departments in 1916.
EXPERT. The friezes in the ceiling of the foyer depict many themes in Canadian history. Give examples.
6. Members' galleries are for
a) the press b) invited guests c) the public in general.
EXPERT. Describe the sculptures above the Members' Galleries
7. What percentage of the entire collection of the Library of Parliament is in the Parliamentary Library in the Centre Block?
a) 10% b) 40% c) 60%
EXPERT. To whom are Parliamentary library services restricted?
8. The shape of the library is
a) circular b) square c) rectangular.
EXPERT. Why is there a statue of Queen Victoria in the centre of the library, and what is unique about the placing of this statue during
construction of the library?
9. The inscriptions on the walls of the Memorial Chamber recall battles and battalions of
a) both world wars b) Korean War c) World War 1.
EXPERT. Tell where the various building materials in the Memorial Chamber originated and explain why they were used.
10. The Rotunda is also called
a) Hall of Honour b) Confederation Hall c) Library Foyer.
EXPERT. Describe how the Rotunda is decorated.
11. The four corners of the Senate Foyer depict Coats of Arms of provinces
a) representing regions of Canada b) that entered Confederation in 1867
c) that are multicultural.
EXPERT. Describe the elements of Canadian history depicted in the Senate Foyer.
12. The ceiling of the Senate Foyer is divided into circular windows showing names of
a) all speakers of the Senate b) first Senators c) Speakers of the Senate before the Centre Block was rebuilt.
EXPERT. Explain who are depicted in the sculptures towards the top of the pillars and why they are there.
13. Senators appointed before 1965
a) hold their positions for life b) retire at 75 years of age c) are allowed to sit in the House of Commons.
EXPERT. Describe some important functions of senators.
14. The Senate Chamber is sometimes referred to as
a) the gold chamber b) the red Chamber c) the blue chamber.
EXPERT. Describe the interior of the Senate Chamber.
15. The ceiling of the Senate Chamber is gold-leafed with
a) portraits of former senators b) likenesses of royalty c) Coats of Arms and emblems of founding peoples.
EXPERT. Why are there grotesques placed around the Senate Chamber? Give an example of one.
Quiz 1.2. The Political Process
1. How many governments do we have in Canada today?
a) 12 b) more than 6000 c) about 100.
EXPERT. Give examples of what are included in these governments.
2. The model of our modern Canadian Parliament developed in
a) France b) The United States c) Great Britain.
EXPERT. Briefly outline how our parliamentary system has evolved to the present day.
3. Canada's Parliament is bicameral. This means it has
a) two legislative chambers b) two official languages c) two main political parties.
EXPERT. What is meant by "responsible government"?

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4. A Member of Parliament's responsibilities include

a) constituent's concerns b) serving on committees c) both of these.
EXPERT. Outline the importance of "Question Period" and "Private Members Business" to a Member of Parliament who wishes to address the concerns of his constituents.
5. Members of the Opposition who criticize ministers of the government are called
a) committee members b) shadow cabinet c) party whip.
EXPERT. Describe the main role of the Opposition in the House of Commons.
6. A person becomes a senator because he or she is
a) elected by all Canadians b) appointed by the House of Commons c) appointed by the Governor General.
EXPERT. Describe how the Senate is set up to represent provincial interests in Parliament.
7. To become a Member of Parliament, you must
a) be a party member b) be entitled to vote c) have minimum education requirements.
EXPERT. Explain what is meant when we say that Members of Parliament make their living a) with their voices and b) with their ears.
8. After an election, effective M.P.'s represent the concerns of
a) all constituents b) only those constituents who voted for them c) only the concerns of those constituents that belong to the M. P. 's
political party.
EXPERT. What do constituents expect in their representatives?
9. Primary sources of political information include
a) Hansard b) radio and magazines c) newspapers and television.
EXPERT. Explain why it is said that the House of Commons Broadcasting Service addresses two audiences in the country?
10. Members of Parliament may introduce bills in either the House of Commons or the Senate, with one exception
a) bills introduced in times of war b) money bills c) private members' bills.
EXPERT. Explain what happens in each of the three readings that a bill must pass in the House of Commons before it becomes law.
11. The ceremony of Royal Assent takes place
a) at the Bar of the Senate Chamber b) in the office of the Governor General c) in the House of Commons
EXPERT. Describe what happens in the ceremony where a bill receives Royal Assent.
12. The mace is carried into the Commons each day by the
a) clerk of the house b) Sergeant-at-Arms c) speaker.
EXPERT. Briefly describe the mace as a symbol of the supremacy of Parliament.
13. The Speaker in Parliament holds the position of
a) highest authority b) second highest authority to the Prime Minister c) second highest authority to the Governor-General.
EXPERT. Briefly describe the steps a person must follow in order to become Speaker.
14. The Speaker today is not a member of
a) any political party b) a constituency c) a party caucus.
EXPERT. Relate some responsibilities of the Speaker.
15. Which Act made Canada the first country to combine federalism with parliamentary institutions?
a) Constitution Act 1982 b) Constitution Act 1867 c) Supreme Court Act 1875.
EXPERT. Canada's constitution is said to have both written and unwritten features. Explain this statement.
16. The Prime Minister is the only person who can play the symbolic role of
a) leader of the country b) head of government c) both of the these.
EXPERT. Briefly summarize the importance of the position of Prime Minister.
17. In British history, the Privy Council advised
a) the Prime Minister b) the Speaker c) the monarch.
EXPERT. Explain the difference between the Cabinet and the Privy Council
18. Which of these statements about political parties is true?
a) A Member of Parliament must be a member of a political party.
b) There is no mention of a political party in the Canadian Constitution.
c) All political parties are the same.
EXPERT. Describe the importance of political parties in the Canadian political system.
19. The maximum term of a Canadian Parliament is
a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years.
EXPERT. Briefly describe how elections are run in Canada.
20. What is the minimum age to vote in Canadian federal elections?
a) 18 b) 19 c) 21.
EXPERT. Explain what would have to happen in order for a candidate to lose his/her deposit after an election.

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Quiz 1.3. The Prime Ministers of Canada

1. The Charlottetown Conference was held to discuss
a) political union b) free trade c) National Policy.
EXPERT. Why was Sir John A. MacDonald attending the meeting?
2. Sir John A. MacDonald was forced to resign in 1873 because of
a) Leadership review b) Pacific Scandal c) Metis Rebellion.
EXPERT. Why was MacDonald such a strong supporter of a transcontinental railway?
3. One of Alexander MacKenzie's great contributions to Canada was the
a) formation of the navy b) railroad completion c) creation of the Supreme Court.
EXPERT. What was MacKenzie's background before he entered politics?
4. Before becoming Prime Minister, Sir John Abbott was at one time
a) Mayor of Montreal b) Premier of Quebec c) Governor General.
EXPERT. Why did Sir John Abbott dislike being Prime Minister?
5. The most important issue during Sir John Thompson's term as Prime Minister was
a) reciprocity b) Manitoba Schools Question c) Boer War.
EXPERT. Why did religion have such an important influence on Sir John Thompson's political career before he became Prime Minister?
6. In Sir John A. MacDonald's government, Sir MacKenzie Bowell was minister of
a) Finance b) Labour c) Customs.
EXPERT. Describe how the Manitoba Schools Question ended Bowell's tenure as Prime Minister.
7. Sir Charles Tupper was Prime Minister for
a) ten years b) ten weeks c) ten days.
EXPERT. What important issue did Sir Charles Tupper advocate to become premier of Nova Scotia in 1864, and whom did he defeat at the time?
8. Before becoming involved in politics, Sir Wilfred Laurier ran a weekly paper and was a
a) lawyer b) doctor c) teacher.
EXPERT. Laurier was affiliated with the "Parti Rouge". What issues did the Parti Rouge promote?
9. In 1909, Laurier took a very independent step for Canada by establishing
a) new Canadian boundaries b) an army c) Department of External Affairs.
EXPERT. Give some reasons why you think Laurier declared that "the twentieth century would be Canada's century. "
10. In 1917, Sir Robert Borden and his Union government fought and won an election on the issue of
a) conscription b) War Measures Act c) Income Tax.
EXPERT. Why was Borden considered so successful in external affairs?
11. After the 1925 election, the Conservatives had more seats than any other party. Who formed the government?
a) Progressives b) Liberals c) Conservatives.
EXPERT. What was the Byng-King crisis of 1926, and what was Arthur Meighen's role in it?
12. During his term as Prime Minister, MacKenzie King held what other portfolio?
a) Minister of External Affairs b) Minister of Labour c) Minister of Revenue.
EXPERT. Give some examples of how MacKenzie King attained independence from British Foreign Policy.
13. The Conscription issue was settled during MacKenzie King's term as Prime Minister by
a) an election b) plebiscite c) cabinet decision.
EXPERT. Describe conscription as an issue that divided Canadians.
14. When Richard (R. B.) Bennett became Prime Minister, the world was suffering the effects of
a) war b) economic depression c) a nuclear threat.
EXPERT. Describe "Bennett's New Deal".
15. The issue that brought down the government of Louis St. Laurent was
a) The pipeline debate b) The Suez crisis c) Canada's involvement in the Korean War.
EXPERT. It has been stated that the country prospered and grew under Louis St. Laurent. Give some examples of this prosperity and speculate
why it occurred.
16. The aircraft program canceled by the Diefenbaker government in 1959 was the
a) starfighter b) CF-104 c) Avro Arrow.
EXPERT. What campaign strategy contributed to John Diefenbaker's massive electoral victory in 1958?
17. Before he became Prime Minister, Lester Pearson won the Nobel Prize for
a) physics b) literature c) peace.
EXPERT. Describe the major accomplishments of the Pearson government.
18. The "Three Wise Men" recruited from Quebec by Lester Pearson were Pierre Trudeau, Gerard Pelletier, and
a) Jean Marchand b) Jean-Luc Pepin c) Jean Chretien.
EXPERT. Describe Pierre Trudeau's political experience before becoming Prime Minister.
19. In 1982, Pierre Trudeau was responsible for a very important piece of legislation that gave Canada legal independence from Great Britain.
This was called the
a) British North America Act b) Constitution Act c) Independence Act.
EXPERT. How did this Act alienate Quebec?
20. Joe Clark's government was defeated on a non-confidence motion based on
a) defense policies b) constitution c) budget.
EXPERT. Explain how Joe Clark gained more personal respect for his work in government after, than during, his term as Prime Minister.
21. When John Turner resigned as Member of Parliament in 1975, he held the position of
a) Minister of Justice b) Minister of Health c) Minister of Finance.

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EXPERT. Give reasons why John Turner's government was defeated in 1984.
22. Before becoming Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney was a
a) diplomat b) president of a mining company c) journalist.
EXPERT. Describe Brian Mulroney's involvement in the Progressive Conservative Party before he became Prime Minister.
23. In the referendum held in October, 1992, Canadians were asked to vote on the
a) Meech Lake Accord b) Multiculturalism Act c) Charlottetown Agreement.
EXPERT. What impact did each of the following have on the Brian Mulroney's tenure as Prime Minister-Goods and Services Tax, Charlottetown
Accord, and Free Trade?
24. Kim Campbell was
a) Canada's first female Prime Minister b) first Prime Minister born after WW2 c) both a and b.
EXPERT. Give reasons why Kim Campbell lost the 1993 election.
25. How many years was it from the time Jean Chretien was first elected as Member of Parliament until he become Prime Minister?
a) 30 b) 20 c) 10.
EXPERT. Describe how, after Jean Chretien became Prime Minister in 1993, the composition of the House of Commons was different than that
of recent years.
Quiz 1.4. The Governors General
1. The first Governor General of Canada was
a) Earl of Aberdeen b) Viscount Monck c) Lord Stanley.
EXPERT. Describe the influence of the United States on the formation of the new nation of Canada.
2. What was Lord Dufferin's connection to Queen Victoria?
a) lord-in-waiting b) brother-in-law c) private secretary.
EXPERT. After Lord Dufferin, future Governors General were instructed to act on the advice of their ministers. Why?
3. In a move that reduced the authority of the Governor-General, the Marquess of Lorne
a) referred all of his decisions to the Prime Minister b) signed the Statute of Westminister c) helped establish the Canadian High Commission in
London.
EXPERT. Describe the Marquis of Lorne's cultural contribution to Canada.
4. Lord Aberdeen was Governor General during the terms of how many Prime Ministers?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 4.
EXPERT. Tell the accomplishments of Lady Aberdeen as a social activist.
5. Lord Minto served during what Canadian conflict?
a) Northwest Rebellion b) Fenian Raids c) Lower Canada Rebellion.
EXPERT. Describe Lord Minto's concern for Canada's native population.
6. Lord Grey was the brother-in-law of which other Canadian Governor General?
a) Duke of Connaught b) Lord Minto c) Duke of Devonshire.
EXPERT. Relate Lord Grey's involvement in the cultural life of Canada.
7. Before his term as Governor General, what was Lord Byng's background?
a) politician b) soldier c) lawyer.
EXPERT. How was the Statute of Westminister a consequence of the Byng-King affair, and how did this lead to more Canadian independence
from Britain?
8. Lord Tweedsmuir was the first Governor General to travel to
a) Newfoundland b) the Canadian arctic c) British Columbia.
EXPERT. Lord Tweedsmuir had a deep interest and dedication to writing. Discuss his contributions as a writer and patron of writing both before
and after his term as Governor General.
9. Lord Alexander was the last Governor General who was
a) a British Member of Parliament b) a member of the Royal Family c) a British war hero.
EXPERT. Describe Lord Alexander's military accomplishments.
10. Vincent Massey was the first Governor General who was
a) representing the sovereign and not the British government b) Canadian born c) appointed after consultation with the Canadian government.
EXPERT. Describe the diplomatic experience of Mr. Massey before his term as Governor General.
11. Before becoming Governor General, Georges Vanier was
a) a diplomat b) a lawyer c) both a and b.
EXPERT. Describe George Vanier's military experience.
12. As Governor General, Roland Michener instituted
a) the Canada Council b) Governor General's Literary Award c) Order of Canada.
EXPERT. Describe Mr. Michener's dedication to physical fitness.
13. Jules Leger's well known brother was
a) a Roman Catholic cardinal b) a hockey player c) a television personality.
EXPERT. Jules Leger became the first Governor General of Canada to exercise the authority of the Queen in Canada. Explain.
14. Jeanne Sauve was the first female Governor General, but she was also the first female
a) cabinet minister in Canada b) premier of Quebec c) Speaker of the House of Commons
EXPERT. Describe Mme. Sauve's distinguished political career.
15. As Governor General, Ramon (Ray) Hnatyshyn instituted the
a) Order of Military Merit b) Dominion Drama Festival c) Governor General's Arts Award.
EXPERT. Outline Mr. Hnatyshyn's extensive experience in the Canadian cabinet.

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