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Physical Regions
Canadian Government
Duties of Government
Canadian History
Canadian Culture
100
Located in the northern most part in Canada, much of the region is covered by permafrost.
Arctic Region or Northern Region
100
Who is known as the head of the executive branch and the ceremonial leader of Canada?
King or Queen of Canada
100
Who is the commander-in-chief of the Canadian government?
Governor-General
100
Who do scientists believe were the first people to live in North America?
Asians who crossed the land bridge
100
What resource were French explorers looking for in North America?
Furs
200
Surrounding the Hudson Bay, this region contains shallow soil, few trees, and lots of water.
Canadian Shield
200
What is the name of Canada's legislative body?
Parliament
200
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
Interpret laws and making sure all is constitutional
200
What was Christopher Columbus looking for in North America?
GOLD!
200
Why did the British send groups to North America?
More land and religious reasons
300
Located in the southern most part of the country, this is a low lying area with very fertile soil.
Prairie Region or Plains Region
300
Who is the head of state in Canada?
Governor-General
300
Which house of Parliament is appointed?
The Senate
300
In 1534, who sailed French ships across the Atlantic Ocean and claimed the lands along the St. Lawrence and Mississippi Rivers?
Jacques Cartier
300
What is a country in which many cultures live together, but still maintain their own ethnic heritage?
Cultural Mosaic
400
Located on the west coast of Canada, the region consists of long chains of high rugged mountains.
Western Cordillera
400
Who is the head of the judiciary branch of Canada? How many members do they have?
Supreme Court and 9
400
What are the duties of the executive branch?
Enforce laws and commander-in-chief
400
Who established Japanese internment camps during WWII?
The US and Canadian Government
400
What sets up the government and serves as the law of the land in both Canada and the United States?
The Constitution
500
Once covered by Appalachian Mountains, this is now an area of high elevation with many rocks, trees, and lots of fertile soil.
Atlantic Region
500
What is the lowest level of the executive branch run by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers?
Administration or Government Offices
500
What are the two bodies that make up Parliament? What is their main duty?
House of Commons and Senate Make and pass laws
500
What did the Quebec Act do?
Allowed the French in Canada to speak French, participate in Catholicism, and follow French laws
500
How has the St. Lawrence Seaway helped the economic development of the United States and Canada?
Created jobs, strengthened the economy, allowed more imports and exports