Question 1

Pierre Elliot Trudeau combined________ and _______authority.

Accepted Answer

Pierre Elliot Trudeau, as a Prime Minister of Canada, was known for his strong rational-legal authority, stemming from his position within a constitutional framework and legal system, and his charismatic authority, which came from his personal charm, vision, and leadership style.

Question 2

Since World War II, the typical voter turnout in Canadian federal elections has been between_________ .

Accepted Answer

Since World War II, the typical voter turnout in Canadian federal elections has generally been between 70 to 80 percent, although it has varied from election to election.

Question 3

The implementation of representative democracy based on citizenship meant the reversal of traditional ideas, for the government was to be responsive to the people's wishes, not the people to the wishes of the government.

Accepted Answer

Representative democracy, where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf, signifies a shift from older forms of governance where rulers made decisions with little input from the populace. This model emphasizes the government's responsibility to act according to the desires and interests of the people, rather than the people being subject to the whims of their rulers.

Question 4

The only woman Prime Minister in Canada's history has been Kim Campbell and she stayed in power for a considerably long time.

Accepted Answer

Kim Campbell was indeed the only woman to serve as Prime Minister of Canada, but her term was notably short, lasting from June 25, 1993, to November 4, 1993.

Question 5

When Canada officially became a country in 1867, there were only___________ provinces in the confederation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Canada officially became a country in...

Question 6

Direct democracies work best in_______ .

Accepted Answer

Direct democracies, where citizens directly vote on laws and policies, are most effective in smaller communities, such as tribes and towns, because it's easier to manage and involve all members in the decision-making process. In larger or more complex societies, the logistics and practicality of involving everyone directly in every decision become more challenging.

Question 7

The voter turnout at federal elections in Canada has always hovered around the 60 percent mark.

Accepted Answer

Voter turnout at federal elections in Canada has varied significantly over the years, with some elections seeing higher or lower turnout than the 60 percent mark.

Question 8

John A. Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister, and he headed a coalition Conservative government.

Accepted Answer

John A. Macdonald was indeed Canada's first Prime Minister, and he led a coalition that would later become known as the Conservative Party.

Question 9

According to the author of your textbook, what is the social basis for the politics of language in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the author of your textbook,...

Question 10

Like the Progressive Movement and the Social Credit Party, the Reform/Alliance Party was a left-wing protest party.

Accepted Answer

The Reform/Alliance Party was a right-wing, conservative party that focused on issues such as fiscal conservatism, direct democracy, and decentralization of federal powers, contrasting with the typically left-wing orientation of the Progressive Movement and the Social Credit Party.

Question 11

If ________had had his way, his conquests would have resulted in world domination-by a world dictator and a world totalitarian regime based on racial identification.

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler's ideology and actions aimed at establishing a world dominated by a totalitarian regime based on racial superiority, specifically the Aryan race, align with the description.

Question 12

In Canada, the power to spend money and to introduce tax legislation is limited to the Cabinet, while the Prime Minister has the exclusive power to open, postpone, and dissolve Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The first line of the given text states that "In Canada, the power to spend money and to introduce tax legislation is limited to the Cabinet". This means that the Cabinet has the exclusive power to spend money and introduce tax legislation, not the Prime Minister. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 13

Which term refers to a federal form of government in which all power resides with the central government?

Accepted Answer

A unitary state is a form of government where all the powers are held by the central government, unlike in a federal system where powers are divided between central and local governments.

Question 14

Which term refers to the relatively new idea that people have basic rights by virtue of birth and residence?

Accepted Answer

Citizenship refers to the status of being a member of a state, with certain rights and duties. The concept of citizenship embodies the idea that individuals have basic rights simply by virtue of their birth and residence within a state. This includes rights such as the right to vote, work, and live in a country, which are recognized and protected by the state's laws and policies.

Question 15

The Reform/Alliance Party never managed to get a seat in the House of Commons.

Accepted Answer

The Reform Party, which later evolved into the Canadian Alliance before merging with the Progressive Conservative Party to form the Conservative Party of Canada, won numerous seats in the House of Commons during the 1990s.

Question 16

Constitutionally, there are three major levels of national government in Canada: the Queen, the Senate, and Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is true because the Constitution of Canada establishes three levels of government: the federal government, the provincial governments, and the territorial governments. The Queen is the head of state, the Senate is the upper house of Parliament, and Parliament is the legislative body of the federal government.

Question 17

Which kind of authority has no rules of succession and is inherently unstable?

Accepted Answer

Charismatic authority is based on the personal appeal and extraordinary qualities of an individual leader, which makes it inherently unstable due to the lack of formal rules for succession.

Question 18

In Canada, the role of the opposition parties is basically adversarial.

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the role of the opposition parties is to scrutinize government actions, propose alternatives, and hold the government accountable, which inherently involves an adversarial stance in the parliamentary system.

Question 19

A totalitarian regime views privacy as a threat and eliminates individual rights.

Accepted Answer

Totalitarian regimes prioritize state control and authority over individual freedoms, often viewing privacy as a threat to their power and thus seeking to eliminate or severely restrict individual rights to maintain control and surveillance over the population.

Question 20

Which type of feminists do not believe that our laws can be the vehicle by which change occurs that benefits women?

Accepted Answer

Radical feminists often believe that the current system and its laws are inherently patriarchal and must be completely restructured to achieve gender equality. They tend to view legal reforms as insufficient for addressing the root causes of women's oppression.

Quiz 12: Politics: Power and Authority

Pierre Elliot Trudeau combined__ and _authority.