Question 1

What is the root word of 'government'?

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GOVERN

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CONTROL

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MANAGE

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RULE

Question 2

What type of tax is based on a person's income in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Income Tax

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Corporate Tax

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Property Tax

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Sales Tax

Question 3

What level of government is responsible for issues concerning all of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Federal Government

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Local Government

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Municipal Government

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Provincial Government

Question 4

Which of the following is a local government service?

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Snow Removal

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Foreign Affairs

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Health Care

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National Defense

Question 5

What is a bylaw?

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A local rule everyone must follow

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A provincial regulation

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A tax system

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A federal law

Question 6

How do governments primarily fund their services?

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Taxes

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Volunteer Work

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Donations

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Loans

Question 7

At what age can a citizen vote in local government elections?

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18 years old

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21 years old

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25 years old

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16 years old

Question 8

Which type of tax is charged on goods and services purchased?

Accepted Answer

Sales Tax

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Income Tax

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Corporate Tax

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Property Tax

Question 9

What does the word 'government' mean?

Accepted Answer

A person or persons ruling a country, province, district, city, etc.

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A group of citizens living in harmony

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A type of business structure

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An organization for economic purposes

Question 10

What is one of the three levels of government in Canada?

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Provincial

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International

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Rural

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Urban

Question 11

What service do taxes help pay for?

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Public libraries

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Private businesses

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Non-profit organizations

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To help individuals save money

Question 12

What type of municipality has a population of more than 10,000 people?

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City

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Town

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 13

What is a major responsibility of local governments?

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Road maintenance

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National security

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Foreign policy

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International relations

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of tax?

Accepted Answer

Health Care Tax

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Property Tax

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Income Tax

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Sales Tax

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a school board?

Accepted Answer

Manage schools in a certain area

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Enforce laws

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Run local businesses

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Provide health services

Question 16

What is a key feature of the electoral process in local government?

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Voting by the citizens

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Appointments by the mayor

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Selection by the provincial government

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Nominations by business leaders

Question 17

What are the three levels of government in Canada?

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Federal, Provincial, Local

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National, Regional, Community

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Urban, Rural, Suburban

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State, County, City

Question 18

What's a characteristic of property tax?

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It's based on the value of property owned.

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It's a flat percentage for everyone.

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It varies by province only.

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It's only applicable to businesses.

Question 19

What is one responsibility of local government?

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Maintaining local roads and waste management.

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Creating international laws.

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Establishing federal taxes.

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Setting national defense policies.

Question 20

What must voters show in order to vote in local elections?

Accepted Answer

Photo ID and proof of residency.

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Their school report card.

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A signed letter from a friend.

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A bank statement.

Question 21

Which of the following is a fair system of taxation?

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Progressive tax system (Income Tax).

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Non-taxation system.

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Regressive tax system (Sales Tax).

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Flat tax system (same rate for all).

Question 22

How often do local government elections typically occur?

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Every four years.

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Every year.

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Every five years.

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Every two years.

Question 23

Why do local governments have meetings open to the public?

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To maintain transparency and allow public participation.

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To discuss private matters.

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To finalize government decisions without input.

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To meet for social gatherings.

Question 24

Which type of local government deals with laws specifically for the Indigenous population in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Métis Settlement Councils.

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Urban municipalities

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Federal authorities

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Provincial governments

Question 25

What role does the council play in local government?

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Elected representatives who make decisions for the community.

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Unpaid volunteers organizing events.

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Citizens who vote on every issue.

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Advisors without authority.

Question 26

Which level of government is responsible for national and international matters in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Federal government

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Local government

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Municipal government

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Provincial government

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