Guide

Hello everyone! Did you have a good time learning about the land, people and brief history of Canada? I hope you did! As you know, Canada is a vast country with 10 provinces and three territories. Governing such a big country is certainly not an easy job. You might now wonder how it is governed and who are the people who make policies that decide the future of Canada? So here comes a more serious topic—the government and politics of Canada. But before we start, let me first ask you a few questions. Please type down your answer in the space below each question and then check the answer to see if it is correct.

1. Which city is Canada's capital?
　(a) Toronto.
　(b) Quebec.
　(c) Ottawa.
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2. Who is the head of Canadian government?
　(a) Governor general.
　(b) Prime minister.
　(c) Premier.
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3. Which of the following is NOT a Canadian political party?
　(a) The Progressive Conservative Party.
　(b) The Liberal Party.
　(c) The Democratic Party.
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4. Who is the Prime Minister of Canada at present?
　(a) Jean Chretien.
　(b) Pierre Trudeau.
　(c) Jean Chirac.
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Congratulations for the efforts you made to answer these questions. And I believe that you will be able to answer more difficult questions about Canadian government and politics after studying this unit. Okay, let's start by reading the following focal points.