Question 1

Some provinces have recently voiced their opposition to the provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Accepted Answer

Yes, some Canadian provinces, particularly dairy-heavy provinces like Quebec and Ontario, have expressed their opposition to the TPP deal's provisions related to the opening up of Canada's protected dairy market.

Question 2

Recognizing Quebec as a distinct society was one of the provisions in the Meech Lake Accord.

Accepted Answer

Recognizing Quebec as a distinct society was indeed one of the provisions in the Meech Lake Accord, which was a proposed amendment to the Canadian Constitution that ultimately failed to be ratified by all provinces.

Question 3

The interaction between intergovernmental generalists and specialists within each order of government is known as intergovernmental bargaining.

Accepted Answer

It is known as intragovernmental bargaining.

Question 4

The period since the rejection of the Charlottetown Agreement has been referred to as "constitutional normalcy."

Accepted Answer

The period since the rejection of the Charlottetown Agreement in 1992 has been referred to as a period of "constitutional normalcy" in Canada because there have been no major constitutional crises or attempts to fundamentally change the Canadian constitution in the decades since.

Question 5

According to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, there was little role for the federal government in health care initiatives.

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister Stephen Harper believed that the federal government should have a limited role in health care initiatives, leaving most responsibilities to the provinces.

Quiz 13: Intergovernmental Administrative Relations

Some provinces have recently voiced their opposition to the provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Recognizing Quebec as a distinct society was one of the provisions in the Meech Lake Accord.

The interaction between intergovernmental generalists and specialists within each order of government is known as intergovernmental bargaining.

The period since the rejection of the Charlottetown Agreement has been referred to as "constitutional normalcy."

According to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, there was little role for the federal government in health care initiatives.