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Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?

       British subjects.

       Landed immigrants.

       Canadian citizens.

       Visitors

What is the tower in the centre of the Parliament buildings called?

       The Tower.

       Peace Tower.

       Peace Centre.

       Flag Tower.

Which are the Prairie provinces?

       Alberta and Saskatachewan.

       Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

       Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

       Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

What are the territories of northern Canada?

       Alaska and Yukon Territory.

       Northwest Territories and Alaska.

       Northwest Territories.

       Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Where is the Canadian Shield?

Ottawa.

Montreal.

Northwest Territories.

Northern Quebec and Ontario.

Where are the Canadian Rockies?

       Coastal British Columbia.

       On the border between British Columbia and Alberta.

       Alberta.

       Quebec.

Where are the Great Lakes?

Southern Ontario along the border between Canada and theUnited States of America.

       Ontario.Quebec.

       Atlantic Canada.

Which two mountain ranges are in Canada?

       Laurentian and Central Mountains.

       Columbia and Rocky Mountains.

       Coast Range and Ontario Mountains.

       Rocky and Atlantic Mountains.

Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing

heartland of Canada?

       Atlantic provinces.

       Prairie provinces.

       Central Canada.

       West Coast.

Which two provinces produce more than three quarters of Canadian manufactured goods?

       British Columbia and Quebec.

       Ontario and Manitoba.

       Alberta and Ontario.

       Ontario and Quebec.

Which province has the largest dairy farming industry in Canada?

       Quebec.

       Alberta.

       British Columbia.

       Ontario.

Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada?

       Quebec.

       Ontario.

       Manitoba.

       British Columbia.

Who are the Acadian people?

       Refugees from the American Revolution.

       Descendents of the first French settlers.

       An aboriginal people.

       German immigrants.

When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?

       1500s.

       Early 1900s.

       Late 1700s.

       1000.

When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?

       Late 1800s.

       1600s.

       1700s.

       Late 1700s.

In what year did Canada become a country?

       1867.

       1871.

       1898.

       1870.

Which city provides important shipping and air links between Canada and other countries

across the Pacific Ocean?

       Victoria.

       Vancouver.

       Edmonton.

       Comox.

For what is the Okanagan Valley famous?

       Fruit orchards.

       Salmon.

       Fruit leathers.

       Wine.

Who is Canada’s Head of State?

       Governor General of Canada.

       Her Majesty Queen Elizbeth II.

       Prime Minister.

       Lieutenant Governor.

What is the name of the Governor General?

       Adrienne Clarkson.

       Jean Chretien.

       Mike Harris.

       Lester Pearson.

What are the three parts of Parliament?

       The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister.

       The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.

       The Queen, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.

       The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.

What does a Member of Parliament do?

       She/he is a Canadian's link to the federal government.

       She/he liases with his provincial government.

       She/he assists the Governor General.

       She/he is the Queen's representative.

Name three requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal election.

       Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and on the list of electors.

       Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, and on the list of electors.

       Living outside of Canada for less than 5 years, Canadian and 21 years old.

       Working for the federal government, Canadian forces or other organization, 21 years,

     and Canadian.

What is a Notice of Confirmation of Registration?

       Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.

       Tells you what province to vote in.

       A form that tells you when and where to vote.

       A form that lets you know your voting time.

What is a polling station?

       Place where the number of votes are counted.

       Campaign headquarters for candidates.

       Member if Parliament's riding office.

       Place where you vote.

What is written on an election ballot?

       The list of candidates running for Prime Minister.

       The names of the candidates in your electoral district in alphabetical order from "A" to"Z".

       The list of Canadians eligible to vote.

       The results of the election.

What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

       The candidate's name.

       The number for the candidate.

       An "X"

       The voter's name.

Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

       A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and be on the list of electors.

       A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.

       A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a memberof the Canadian Forces.

       A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.

What does "party platform" mean?

       Stage candidates use for speeches.

       Plans MP's make for the Prime Minister.

       List of rules submitted to the Governor General for approval.

       Plans made by political parties.

What is the role of the opposition parties?

       To assist the Prime Minister.

       To sign bills.

       To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

       To put forward bills to be passed.

What party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?

       The Conservative Party.

       The Liberal Party.

       The Independent Party.

       The Reform Party.

What do you call a candidate who does not belong to a political party?

       An Independent.

       An Enumerator.

       A Returning Officer.

       A Member of Parliament.

What is a Cabinet Minister?

       MP chosen by the Governor General to make laws.

       Enumerator chosen by the Prime Minister.

       MP chosen by the Prime Minister and is responsible for running federal departments.

       MLA chosen by the Prime Minister.

What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada?

       Jean Chrétien.

       Don Cherry

       Alexa McDonough.

       Preston Manning.

How can you contact your Member of Parliament?

       Call your provincial party office.

       Write to the Prime Minister.

       Call Elections Canada.

       Either call the office in your electoral district or write to the House of Commons.

What level of government passes "by-laws"

       Municipal (local).

       Territorial.

       Provincial.

       Rural.

What is the most valuable manufacturing industry in your region today?

       Forestry.

       Hydroelectric power.

       Salmon fishing.

       Okanagan fruit orchards.

Which political party is in power in your province or territory?

       New Democratic Party.

       Reform Party.

       Social Credit Party.

       Green Party.

Which was the last province or territory to join Canada?

       Newfoundland.

       Alberta.

       Saskatchewan.

       British Columbia.

Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?

       It allows Canada to change the Constitution without asking approval of the British

     Government.

       It allows Canadians more freedoms.

       It changed the immigration laws.

       The Queen became more involved in Canadian Government.

What does "mobility rights" mean?

       Being able to move.

       Being able to live and work anywhere in Canada.

       Being able to work.

       Being able to speak freely.

What does the Canadian flag look like?

       Red and white with provincial emblems.

       Red and white with a beaver.

       White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.

       Red with a white maple leaf.

What is the population of Canada?

       About 20 million.

       38 million.

       17 million.

       About 29 million.

Which two provinces are on the Atlantic coast of Canada?

       Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

       Newfoundland and British Columbia.

       Prince Edward Island and Ontario.

       Nova Scotia and Northwest Territories.

Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?

       Alberta.

       Washington.

       British Columbia.

       Newfoundland.

One third of all Canadians live in which province?

       Quebec.

       Ontario.

       Northwest Territories.

       Manitoba.

Where is the St. Lawrence Seaway?

       Ontario.

       Quebec.

       Central Canada.

       Montreal.

Which mountain range forms a border between Alberta and British Columbia?

       Coastal Range.

       Columbia Mountains.

       Laurentian Mountains.

       Rocky Mountains.

Which two provinces are closest to Prince Edward Island?

       Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

       New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

       Ontario and Nova Scotia.

       Labrador and Nova Scotia.

Where are the Parliament Buildings located?

       Ottawa.

       Quebec City.

       Hull.

       Toronto.

Which country lies on Canada’s southern border?

       United States of America.

       Central America.

       Mexico.

       Washington.

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

resources?

       British Columbia.

       Prairie provinces.

       Ontario.

       Manitoba.

Which province is Canada’s major producer of oil and gas?

       Ontario.

       Quebec.

       Alberta.

       British Columbia.

Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?

       Ontario.

       British Columbia.

       Manitoba.

       Quebec.

Which two fuels provide about one half of all the energy used in Canada?

       Coal and natural gas.

       Oil and natural gas.

       Coal and oil.

       Coal and sawdust.

When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?

       1200s.

       1700s.