Question 1

Which of the following problems would NOT be dealt with by the legislative branch of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating effective laws to regulate open-pit mining in the Northwest Territories. 
B)  Hearing submissions by mining companies about the economic impact of proposed revisions to current regulations governing open-pit mining in the Northwest Territories. 
C)  Reforming and revising legislation on open-pit mining after protests by residents living by a mine in the Northwest territories. 
D)  Collecting and redistributing taxes and royalties collected from foreign mining companies. 
A)  Creating effective laws to regulate open-pit mining in the Northwest Territories. 
B)  Hearing submissions by mining companies about the economic impact of proposed revisions to current regulations governing open-pit mining in the Northwest Territories. 
C)  Reforming and revising legislation on open-pit mining after protests by residents living by a mine in the Northwest territories. 
D)  Collecting and redistributing taxes and royalties collected from foreign mining companies. D

Question 2

The Canadian Senate is a fully elected body of representatives who sit on behalf of the provincial premiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The American President is elected by the __________.The American congress is a _________ legislature that is made up of the _________ and the _________.

Accepted Answer

Electoral College; bicameral; House of Representatives; Senate

Question 4

What was the most significant effect of the Glorious Revolution on the British parliamentary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It resulted in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation (1781). 
B)  It established the principle of party discipline. 
C)  It established the supremacy of Parliament. 
D)  It united the executive and legislative powers in the Cabinet. 
A)  It resulted in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation (1781). 
B)  It established the principle of party discipline. 
C)  It established the supremacy of Parliament. 
D)  It united the executive and legislative powers in the Cabinet.

Question 5

What is the Canadian parliamentary system composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Senate, the House of Commons, and the prime minister only 
B)  the House of Commons and the prime minister only 
C)  the cabinet, the Crown, the House of Commons, and the Senate only 
D)  the Senate, the Crown, the House of Lords and the prime minister only 
A)  the Senate, the House of Commons, and the prime minister only 
B)  the House of Commons and the prime minister only 
C)  the cabinet, the Crown, the House of Commons, and the Senate only 
D)  the Senate, the Crown, the House of Lords and the prime minister only

Question 6

What may be formed by the leader of one party (usually,but not necessarily,the party with the most seats)if no party wins a majority in an election?

Accepted Answer

A)  minority government 
B)  coalition government 
C)  majority government 
D)  responsible government 
A)  minority government 
B)  coalition government 
C)  majority government 
D)  responsible government

Question 7

In Canada,in order to form government,a political party does not have to win a majority of seats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the Israeli system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  presidential system 
B)  federal system 
C)  Westminster model of parliamentary government 
D)  a variation of the Westminster model of parliamentary government 
A)  presidential system 
B)  federal system 
C)  Westminster model of parliamentary government 
D)  a variation of the Westminster model of parliamentary government

Question 9

The American Congress and the Canadian Parliament are both unicameral legislatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How does the separation of powers work in the American system of government?

Accepted Answer

The separation of powers is a fundamenta

Question 11

In Canada,when a government loses confidence,it is defeated,and it must resign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which term refers to party members who are assigned to follow the activities of particular ministers in order to act as specialized critics?

Accepted Answer

A)  backbenchers in the majority caucus 
B)  members of the shadow cabinet 
C)  junior ministers 
D)  parliamentary secretaries 
A)  backbenchers in the majority caucus 
B)  members of the shadow cabinet 
C)  junior ministers 
D)  parliamentary secretaries

Question 13

In which way is a caucus meeting similar to a cabinet meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Despite disagreement, at the end of both meetings the decisions are supported in House. 
B)  Both meetings involve members of the governing party. 
C)  The members of the caucus and cabinet command equal consideration by their respective leaders. 
D)  Both meetings exclusively involve party members in the House of Commons. 
A)  Despite disagreement, at the end of both meetings the decisions are supported in House. 
B)  Both meetings involve members of the governing party. 
C)  The members of the caucus and cabinet command equal consideration by their respective leaders. 
D)  Both meetings exclusively involve party members in the House of Commons.

Question 14

In Canada,the Queen is the head of _________,and the prime minister and premiers are the heads of __________.At the federal level,the Crown is represented by the __________,(who is appointed by the monarch on advice from the prime minister),and by the__________at the provincial levels.The prime minister and cabinet ministers along with the crown form the__________ executive.

Accepted Answer

state; government; g

Question 15

In Canada,what usually happens when a government loses confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The other parties are free to stage a coup d'état. 
B)  The other parties step in and form a government to prevent an election 
C)  The government is defeated and must resign 
D)  The government is not required to resign. 
A)  The other parties are free to stage a coup d'état. 
B)  The other parties step in and form a government to prevent an election 
C)  The government is defeated and must resign 
D)  The government is not required to resign.

Question 16

There is criticism that the parliamentary process has become dominated by the executive.Executive dominance in a parliamentary system is made possible by which of the following practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  parliamentary committees 
B)  caucus meetings 
C)  party discipline 
D)  free votes 
A)  parliamentary committees 
B)  caucus meetings 
C)  party discipline 
D)  free votes

Question 17

The President of the United States is elected directly by all citizens of voting age in a general election held once every four years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Where did the constructive vote of confidence originate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was first instituted in the British parliamentary system to overcome the problem of instability. 
B)  It was established in West Germany's Basic Law. 
C)  It was created by in Canada after two elections were held in one year. 
D)  It was first used in the Australian parliament to overthrow a corrupt coalition government. 
A)  It was first instituted in the British parliamentary system to overcome the problem of instability. 
B)  It was established in West Germany's Basic Law. 
C)  It was created by in Canada after two elections were held in one year. 
D)  It was first used in the Australian parliament to overthrow a corrupt coalition government.

Question 19

In Canada,which functions are performed by the head of state?

Accepted Answer

A)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, selecting the Speaker of the House 
B)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, choosing the cabinet 
C)  dissolving parliament, choosing the cabinet, selecting and dismissing the prime minister 
D)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, selecting and dismissing the prime minister 
A)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, selecting the Speaker of the House 
B)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, choosing the cabinet 
C)  dissolving parliament, choosing the cabinet, selecting and dismissing the prime minister 
D)  assenting to legislation, dissolving parliament, selecting and dismissing the prime minister

Question 20

Where must money bills originate in the American system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the Senate 
B)  in the House of Representatives 
C)  in the presidency 
D)  in the cabinet 
A)  in the Senate 
B)  in the House of Representatives 
C)  in the presidency 
D)  in the cabinet

Exam 20: Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Which of the following problems would NOT be dealt with by the legislative branch of government?

The Canadian Senate is a fully elected body of representatives who sit on behalf of the provincial premiers.

The American President is elected by the __________.The American congress is a _________ legislature that is made up of the _________ and the _________.

What was the most significant effect of the Glorious Revolution on the British parliamentary system?

What is the Canadian parliamentary system composed of?

What may be formed by the leader of one party (usually,but not necessarily,the party with the most seats)if no party wins a majority in an election?

In Canada,in order to form government,a political party does not have to win a majority of seats.

Which of the following best describes the Israeli system of government?

The American Congress and the Canadian Parliament are both unicameral legislatures.

How does the separation of powers work in the American system of government?

In Canada,when a government loses confidence,it is defeated,and it must resign.

Which term refers to party members who are assigned to follow the activities of particular ministers in order to act as specialized critics?

In which way is a caucus meeting similar to a cabinet meeting?

In Canada,what usually happens when a government loses confidence?

There is criticism that the parliamentary process has become dominated by the executive.Executive dominance in a parliamentary system is made possible by which of the following practices?

The President of the United States is elected directly by all citizens of voting age in a general election held once every four years.

Where did the constructive vote of confidence originate?

In Canada,which functions are performed by the head of state?

Where must money bills originate in the American system of government?

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