Question 1

A 2017 Environics survey found that 60 percent of Canadians placed themselves in the middle of the political spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For which province does the National Energy Program (1980) remain a vivid memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quebec 
B)  Nova Scotia 
C)  British Columbia 
D)  Ontario 
E)  Alberta 
A)  Quebec 
B)  Nova Scotia 
C)  British Columbia 
D)  Ontario 
E)  Alberta

Question 3

How did Jason Kenney discuss western alienation in 2018?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, the leader of Alberta's United

Question 4

Provincial elections in British Columbia are mostly competitive between which two parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Social Credit Party and BC National Party 
B)  The Green Party and the Progressive Conservative Party 
C)  The British Columbia Party and Party BC 
D)  The Liberal Party and the NDP 
E)  Wildrose and the Coastal Party 
A)  The Social Credit Party and BC National Party 
B)  The Green Party and the Progressive Conservative Party 
C)  The British Columbia Party and Party BC 
D)  The Liberal Party and the NDP 
E)  Wildrose and the Coastal Party

Question 5

Mackenzie King said "Canada has too much history".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In what part of the country have protest parties had a difficulty winning seats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maritime provinces 
B)  Quebec 
C)  Saskatchewan 
D)  British Columbia 
E)  Alberta 
A)  Maritime provinces 
B)  Quebec 
C)  Saskatchewan 
D)  British Columbia 
E)  Alberta

Question 7

Brian Mulroney created the National Energy Program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Senate incorporates the principle of regional representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How many Supreme Court justices are expected from Atlantic Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Five 
C)  Zero 
D)  Three 
E)  One 
A)  Two 
B)  Five 
C)  Zero 
D)  Three 
E)  One

Question 10

What was the focus of British Columbia's 2002 referendum question?

Accepted Answer

A)  The electoral system 
B)  Land claims and treaty negotiations 
C)  Taxes 
D)  Secession 
E)  Alcohol licencing 
A)  The electoral system 
B)  Land claims and treaty negotiations 
C)  Taxes 
D)  Secession 
E)  Alcohol licencing

Question 11

For most of Canada's history a cornerstone of economic policy was low tariffs on manufactured imports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What year did Manitoba enter Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)  1949 
B)  1867 
C)  1873 
D)  1870 
E)  1905 
A)  1949 
B)  1867 
C)  1873 
D)  1870 
E)  1905

Question 13

In a 2019 survey what percent of Ontario respondents agreed that their province is treated fairly by Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

A)  95 per cent 
B)  17 per cent 
C)  56 per cent 
D)  44 per cent 
E)  23 per cent 
A)  95 per cent 
B)  17 per cent 
C)  56 per cent 
D)  44 per cent 
E)  23 per cent

Question 14

Which of the following were cornerstones of economic policy for most of Canada's history?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sales taxes 
B)  Free trade agreements 
C)  Income taxes 
D)  Tariffs 
E)  User fees 
A)  Sales taxes 
B)  Free trade agreements 
C)  Income taxes 
D)  Tariffs 
E)  User fees

Question 15

What years was Joey Smallwood premier of Newfoundland?

Accepted Answer

A)  1979-1989 
B)  2003-2010 
C)  1949-1972 
D)  1997-2001 
E)  1991-1996 
A)  1979-1989 
B)  2003-2010 
C)  1949-1972 
D)  1997-2001 
E)  1991-1996

Question 16

What year did Alberta and Saskatchewan achieve provincial status?

Accepted Answer

A)  1905 
B)  1874 
C)  1867 
D)  1949 
E)  1930 
A)  1905 
B)  1874 
C)  1867 
D)  1949 
E)  1930

Question 17

Justin Trudeau has received support from all of the provincial premiers on his carbon pricing plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What was Alberta's average unemployment rate for 2013-2017?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.2 per cent 
B)  6.0 per cent 
C)  14.6 per cent 
D)  5.6 per cent 
E)  5.1 per cent 
A)  6.2 per cent 
B)  6.0 per cent 
C)  14.6 per cent 
D)  5.6 per cent 
E)  5.1 per cent

Question 19

John A. Macdonald hoped provinces would simply evolve into little more than 'glorified municipalities'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Who is at odds over the Northern Gateway and what is the source of the disagreement?

Accepted Answer

The description of the dispute

A 2017 Environics survey found that 60 percent of Canadians placed themselves in the middle of the political spectrum.

For which province does the National Energy Program (1980) remain a vivid memory?

How did Jason Kenney discuss western alienation in 2018?

Provincial elections in British Columbia are mostly competitive between which two parties?

Mackenzie King said "Canada has too much history".

In what part of the country have protest parties had a difficulty winning seats?

Brian Mulroney created the National Energy Program.

The Senate incorporates the principle of regional representation.

How many Supreme Court justices are expected from Atlantic Canada?

What was the focus of British Columbia's 2002 referendum question?

For most of Canada's history a cornerstone of economic policy was low tariffs on manufactured imports.

What year did Manitoba enter Confederation?

In a 2019 survey what percent of Ontario respondents agreed that their province is treated fairly by Ottawa?

Which of the following were cornerstones of economic policy for most of Canada's history?

What years was Joey Smallwood premier of Newfoundland?

What year did Alberta and Saskatchewan achieve provincial status?

Justin Trudeau has received support from all of the provincial premiers on his carbon pricing plan.

What was Alberta's average unemployment rate for 2013-2017?

John A. Macdonald hoped provinces would simply evolve into little more than 'glorified municipalities'.

Who is at odds over the Northern Gateway and what is the source of the disagreement?

Political Culture

The Social and Economic Setting

Diversity and Multiculturalism

The Constitution

Rights and Freedoms

Federalism

The Machinery of Government

The Administrative State

Parties and Elections

Interest Groups

The Media

Language Politics

Women and Politics

Indigenous Politics

Canada in the World

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Exam 4: Regionalism and Canadian Politics

A 2017 Environics survey found that 60 percent of Canadians placed themselves in the middle of the political spectrum.

For which province does the National Energy Program (1980) remain a vivid memory?

How did Jason Kenney discuss western alienation in 2018?

Provincial elections in British Columbia are mostly competitive between which two parties?

Mackenzie King said "Canada has too much history".

In what part of the country have protest parties had a difficulty winning seats?

Brian Mulroney created the National Energy Program.

The Senate incorporates the principle of regional representation.

How many Supreme Court justices are expected from Atlantic Canada?

What was the focus of British Columbia's 2002 referendum question?

For most of Canada's history a cornerstone of economic policy was low tariffs on manufactured imports.

What year did Manitoba enter Confederation?

In a 2019 survey what percent of Ontario respondents agreed that their province is treated fairly by Ottawa?

Which of the following were cornerstones of economic policy for most of Canada's history?

What years was Joey Smallwood premier of Newfoundland?

What year did Alberta and Saskatchewan achieve provincial status?

Justin Trudeau has received support from all of the provincial premiers on his carbon pricing plan.

What was Alberta's average unemployment rate for 2013-2017?

John A. Macdonald hoped provinces would simply evolve into little more than 'glorified municipalities'.

Who is at odds over the Northern Gateway and what is the source of the disagreement?

Political Culture

The Social and Economic Setting

Diversity and Multiculturalism

The Constitution

Rights and Freedoms

Federalism

The Machinery of Government

The Administrative State

Parties and Elections

Interest Groups

The Media

Language Politics

Women and Politics

Indigenous Politics

Canada in the World

Filters