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Exercise Ⅰ

I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:

1.	In history, British Columbia agreed to join confederation on condition that the railroad would be built to the west coast.
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2.	Provincial governments are responsible for the local economy, education and health system.
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3.	The governor general is the representative of the Queen and is the head of the government.
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4.	The Canadian government is divided into an upper house called the House of Commons, and a lower house called the Senate.
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5.	The two biggest political parties in Canada are the Reform Party and the Liberal Party.
	(T / F)　　　Answer:

6.	The Constitution Act was introduced by Brian Mulroney to ensure Canadians' legal rights.
	(T / F)　　　Answer:

7. The Meech Lake Accord was set to recognize Quebec as a 'distinct society'.
　　(T / F)　　　Answer:

8. It was Pierre Trudeau's government that signed the NAFTA.
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9.	Jean Chretien introduced the Multiculturalism Act to promote the respect, understanding and preservation of different cultures in Canada.
	(T / F)　　　Answer:

10. The Progressive Conservative Party is now in power.
　　(T / F)　　　Answer:

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