Question 1

At least three different types of bilingualism can be discerned. Canada's official bilingualism most closely resembles a (n)_______type of bilingualism.

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Question 2

Canada's_________ Act suggests the possibility of a negotiated divorce should Quebec decide to leave Canada.

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Question 3

According to the Bouchard-Taylor Commission on Reasonable Accommodation, Quebec possesses certain insecurities because of its dual status as a majority in Quebec but (a) ______in Canada and North America?

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Quebec is considered a minority in the broader contexts of Canada and North America, which contributes to its insecurities as highlighted by the Bouchard-Taylor Commission on Reasonable Accommodation.

Question 4

What term describes a system of governance involving at least two levels of government with each possessing distinctive jurisdictional powers?

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Question 5

What percentage of Canadians claims to be bilingual?

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Question 6

A commitment to official multiculturalism and the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms reflects a ________vision of Canada.

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Question 7

Quebec's commitment to the primacy of the French language is reflected in Bill 101 or the_____.

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Question 8

A_________ vision of Canada endorses Canada as a covenant between the French and English.

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Question 9

Official bilingualism is not about personal fluency in French or English, but about the right of everyone to work or to receive services in either language at the _________level.

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Question 10

The_________ Act in 1969 confirmed Canada's language duality as a fundamental characteristic of Canadian society.

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Question 11

What term describes those Quebecers whose first language is neither French nor English.

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Question 12

While many English-speaking Canadians tend to see Quebec as a province or an ethnic minority, many Quebecers prefer to see themselves as a________ .

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Question 13

What term describes a bilingualism in which a country is divided into zones in which one language prevails as an official language?_________ Bilingualism

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Question 14

The inclusion of Aboriginal peoples as founding peoples of Canada produces a ______vision of Canada.

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Question 15

According to some observers, Canada's current federal system may be outdated and inappropriate for the realities of the 21^st century. Proposed instead is a new form of federalism based on the principles of________

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Question 16

What is Canada's only officially bilingual province? .

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Question 17

According to the text, a provincial-based federalism may no longer be appropriate for the evolving realities of a 21^st century Canada. Proposed instead to address the demands of both Quebecois and Aboriginal peoples is a __________federalism

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Question 18

The Official Language Act of 1988 guaranteed certain language rights. Which right was NOT included in the Act?

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The Official Language Act of 1988 focuses on federal institutions and does not guarantee the right to use either French or English at the provincial level, as language policies can vary by province.

Question 19

Trudeau's contract vision of Canada included all of the following in the list below except one. Which of the following does NOT belong to this list?

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Trudeau's vision for Canada emphasized the importance of a unified country with equal status for all provinces, official bilingualism, and a strong central government, but he did not advocate for special status for Quebec, preferring instead a vision that treated all provinces equally.

Question 20

With respect to the debate between French-English relations in Canada, the forces of ________pose a greater threat to territorial integrity and national unity than does the danger of external invasion?

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Ethnicity, particularly the distinct French-Canadian identity in Quebec, has historically posed challenges to Canada's national unity, more so than any external threat. This is due to the ongoing debates and movements for Quebec's sovereignty and the preservation of French language and culture within Canada.

Quiz 8: Immigrants and Immigration