Question 1

Which of the following is true about globalization in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an intensification in economic and other ties to the US. 
B)  It is thought-provoking in that it makes Canadians question Canada-US relations. 
C)  It is resulting in an expanded and more complicated relationship with China. 
D)  It is a question that is inseparable from the question of Canada's relationship to the US. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  It is an intensification in economic and other ties to the US. 
B)  It is thought-provoking in that it makes Canadians question Canada-US relations. 
C)  It is resulting in an expanded and more complicated relationship with China. 
D)  It is a question that is inseparable from the question of Canada's relationship to the US. 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Globalization has had little impact on international economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What problem does multilateralism pose for Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces outcomes that pit Canada against the US. 
B)  It closes Canada off from major international trade opportunities. 
C)  It creates a worldwide expectation what Canada's military activities will intensify. 
D)  There is no problem; US foreign policy has increasingly embraced multilateralism. 
E)  It has been overenthusiastically embraced by China, Canada's major trading partner. 
A)  It produces outcomes that pit Canada against the US. 
B)  It closes Canada off from major international trade opportunities. 
C)  It creates a worldwide expectation what Canada's military activities will intensify. 
D)  There is no problem; US foreign policy has increasingly embraced multilateralism. 
E)  It has been overenthusiastically embraced by China, Canada's major trading partner.

Question 4

While all governments practise certain levels of subsidies and protectionism to varying degrees, the overall trajectory of trade policy has been in which direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying "most favoured nations" which only trade with countries that are signatories to common multi-lateral trade agreements 
B)  More open markets 
C)  Identifying "most favoured nations" and privileging trade relations with some countries over others 
D)  More closed markets 
E)  Consolidating markets 
A)  Identifying "most favoured nations" which only trade with countries that are signatories to common multi-lateral trade agreements 
B)  More open markets 
C)  Identifying "most favoured nations" and privileging trade relations with some countries over others 
D)  More closed markets 
E)  Consolidating markets

Question 5

In 2003, Jean Chrétien announced that Canada would commit troops to the Iraq War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Canada and the United States have an asymmetrical relationship. Explain the main features of this asymmetry and its consequences for Canada and Canadian policy.

Accepted Answer

Features include asymmetry in population

Question 7

The Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement was ratified in 1989.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canada exports more to the state of Michigan than it does to the entire European Union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Where was the 2001 meeting of the G8?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toronto 
B)  Seattle 
C)  Quebec City 
D)  Hamburg 
E)  Genoa 
A)  Toronto 
B)  Seattle 
C)  Quebec City 
D)  Hamburg 
E)  Genoa

Question 10

Globalization has made Canada's economy more precarious to external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Economic nationalism in Canada between the 1950s and 1980s was marked by a series of policies and institutions designed to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit indigenous capital 
B)  Limit American influence in the Canadian economy 
C)  Extend Canadian influence on developing economies 
D)  Promote foreign capital 
E)  Cut off Canada from the world economy 
A)  Limit indigenous capital 
B)  Limit American influence in the Canadian economy 
C)  Extend Canadian influence on developing economies 
D)  Promote foreign capital 
E)  Cut off Canada from the world economy

Question 12

What have many Canadian governments done to counterweight American economic dominance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decided to focus on improving relations with Canada's Indigenous peoples 
B)  Decided to focus on strengthening relations between French and English Canada 
C)  Refused to enter into further agreements with the US 
D)  Decided to strengthen its relationship with Britain 
E)  Become involved with the United Nations and other multilateral institutions 
A)  Decided to focus on improving relations with Canada's Indigenous peoples 
B)  Decided to focus on strengthening relations between French and English Canada 
C)  Refused to enter into further agreements with the US 
D)  Decided to strengthen its relationship with Britain 
E)  Become involved with the United Nations and other multilateral institutions

Question 13

Which of the following is not an international organization to which Canada belongs?

Accepted Answer

A)  NATO 
B)  OAS 
C)  OECD 
D)  OPEC 
E)  WTO 
A)  NATO 
B)  OAS 
C)  OECD 
D)  OPEC 
E)  WTO

Question 14

In 2000, how high was the share of Canadian GDP generated by exports to the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 per cent 
B)  40 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  20 per cent 
E)  5 per cent 
A)  25 per cent 
B)  40 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  20 per cent 
E)  5 per cent

Question 15

In recent years between 20-25 per cent of Canadian GDP has been generated by exports to the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

No other country is as dependent on trade with a single trading partner as Canada is with the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Spice Road moved goods from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who was one of the chief architects of Canadian foreign policy since the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

A)  William Lyon Mackenzie King 
B)  Lester B. Pearson 
C)  John Turner 
D)  Pierre Elliott Trudeau 
E)  Joe Clark 
A)  William Lyon Mackenzie King 
B)  Lester B. Pearson 
C)  John Turner 
D)  Pierre Elliott Trudeau 
E)  Joe Clark

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic ascribed to Canada by its opinion leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cosmopolitan 
B)  Equality-oriented 
C)  Multicultural 
D)  Internationalist 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Cosmopolitan 
B)  Equality-oriented 
C)  Multicultural 
D)  Internationalist 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

Sir Wilfrid Laurier said, "The twentieth century will belong to Canada."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true about globalization in Canada?

Globalization has had little impact on international economies.

What problem does multilateralism pose for Canada?

While all governments practise certain levels of subsidies and protectionism to varying degrees, the overall trajectory of trade policy has been in which direction?

In 2003, Jean Chrétien announced that Canada would commit troops to the Iraq War.

Canada and the United States have an asymmetrical relationship. Explain the main features of this asymmetry and its consequences for Canada and Canadian policy.

The Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement was ratified in 1989.

Canada exports more to the state of Michigan than it does to the entire European Union.

Where was the 2001 meeting of the G8?

Globalization has made Canada's economy more precarious to external factors.

Economic nationalism in Canada between the 1950s and 1980s was marked by a series of policies and institutions designed to do what?

What have many Canadian governments done to counterweight American economic dominance?

Which of the following is not an international organization to which Canada belongs?

In 2000, how high was the share of Canadian GDP generated by exports to the United States?

In recent years between 20-25 per cent of Canadian GDP has been generated by exports to the United States.

No other country is as dependent on trade with a single trading partner as Canada is with the United States.

The Spice Road moved goods from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.

Who was one of the chief architects of Canadian foreign policy since the Second World War?

Which of the following is a characteristic ascribed to Canada by its opinion leaders?

Sir Wilfrid Laurier said, "The twentieth century will belong to Canada."

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Exam 16: Canada in the World

Which of the following is true about globalization in Canada?

Globalization has had little impact on international economies.

What problem does multilateralism pose for Canada?

While all governments practise certain levels of subsidies and protectionism to varying degrees, the overall trajectory of trade policy has been in which direction?

In 2003, Jean Chrétien announced that Canada would commit troops to the Iraq War.

Canada and the United States have an asymmetrical relationship. Explain the main features of this asymmetry and its consequences for Canada and Canadian policy.

The Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement was ratified in 1989.

Canada exports more to the state of Michigan than it does to the entire European Union.

Where was the 2001 meeting of the G8?

Globalization has made Canada's economy more precarious to external factors.

Economic nationalism in Canada between the 1950s and 1980s was marked by a series of policies and institutions designed to do what?

What have many Canadian governments done to counterweight American economic dominance?

Which of the following is not an international organization to which Canada belongs?

In 2000, how high was the share of Canadian GDP generated by exports to the United States?

In recent years between 20-25 per cent of Canadian GDP has been generated by exports to the United States.

No other country is as dependent on trade with a single trading partner as Canada is with the United States.

The Spice Road moved goods from Sudbury to Thunder Bay.

Who was one of the chief architects of Canadian foreign policy since the Second World War?

Which of the following is a characteristic ascribed to Canada by its opinion leaders?

Sir Wilfrid Laurier said, "The twentieth century will belong to Canada."

Political Culture

The Social and Economic Setting

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Regionalism and Canadian Politics

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

Filters