POLS1201 Quiz: Intro to Canadian Politics Questions To Review
Intro to Canadian Politics Chapters 1-6 Questions
Chapter 1
1. What is politics? Activities involving the pursuit and exercise of collective decision making
2. What is democracy? A system of government featuring decision-makers chosen by citizens
through free and fair elections.
3. What are the Three Maxims of Canadian Politics? Canadian politics is defined by the
CLEAVAGES, The INSTITUTIONS of Canadian democracy are Anglo-American Hybrids,
Understanding Canadian Politics requires some awareness of Canadian History.
4. What are the main cleavages in Canadian Politics? Geography, Ethnicity and Ideology
5. What have been the major issues in Canadian Political History?
6. What do chapters in the rest of this book deal with?
Chapter 2
1. What are the key democratic principles underpinning Canada’s constitutions?
2. What are the core components of Canada’s constitutional order?
3. How was the Canadian constitution evolved over time?
4. What are the politics surrounding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Chapter 3
1. What is federalism, and why was it chosen as a foundation of Canadian democracy?
2. How does federalism function in Canada, and who are the major actors?
3. How has Canadian federalism evolved over time?
Chapter 4
1. What is regionalism, and why is it so strong in Canada?
2. What are the three main varieties of regionalism in Canada?
3. What are the sources and consequences of regionalism in Canadian politics?
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