Final Exam Study Quiz #3

B

Refus Global was a manifesto by a group of artists and intellectuals... A) Anticipating environmental movements to emerge decades later. B) Demanding freedom of expression and challenging the conservative and repressive rule of the government and Catholic Church in Quebec. C) Condemning liberal trade and globalization. D) Demanding economic and political independence from Canada E) All the above

C

The _____ was the terrorist group that kidnapped British trade commissioner Richard Cross and killed Quebec's minister of labor and immigration, Pierre LaPorte, precipitating the 1970 October Crisis. A) Rassemblement pour l'Independence Nationale (RIN) B) Société St. Jean Baptiste C) Front de Liberation du Québec (FLQ) D) Cirque de Soliel

A

Under the terms of the 1965 Automotive Products Trade Agreement (the "Autopact"), American automobile manufacturers agreed to manufacture one automobile in Canada for every U.S. made automobile sold in Canada if Canada agreed to drop its 17.5% tariff on imported automobiles.. A) True B) False

C

In the view of Frances Fukuyama, familism ... A) Describes the ability of people to work together in groups of organizations for common purposes. B) Is associated with high levels of social capital and economic growth C) Is characteristic of cultures that support family and kinship as the principle locus of sociability resulting in low levels of social capital D) All of the above

D

. The June 24th Feast of Saint John the Baptist was A) An annual celebration in Quebec marked by parades and picnics. B) To honor the patron saint of Quebec. C) Co-opted by the Parti Québécois and recast as the National Holiday celebrating Quebec culture and society. D) All of the above

A

19. Unemployment in Canada is highest in... A) The Atlantic region B) Ontario and Quebec C) The Prairies D) British Columbia

D

According to Kasoff and Drennen, which of the following statements about the future direction of healthcare in the United States and Canada is true? A) The U.S. may be moving toward a public option providing government run health insurance as an option to private insurance. B) Canada is may be moving toward allowing private insurance coverage in addition to Medicare that may result in a two tiered system of health care as exists in the United Kingdom. C) Albeit at different rates, healthcare costs will continue to rise in both countries consuming increasing amounts of their Gross Domestic Product. D) All of the above

B

According to Kasoff, Trudeau's foreign affairs minister, Michael Sharp, proposed three options the Canadian government might pursue to develop its foreign trade. Which of the following options has been the dominant option used to date? A) Option One: Do nothing and let relations with the United States develop as they may. B) Option Two: Actively pursue closer economic integration with the Americans C) Option Three: Reduce dependence on the United States through aggressive action to sell Canadian goods outside North America, particularly in Asia and Japan

C

According to Kasoff, some economists argue that maintain or expanding Employment Insurance during times of high unemployment is bad because... A) Funding it requires the government to borrow money, increases the federal deficit and raises interest rates that can cripple business investment. B) Unemployment benefits allow unemployed workers to live comfortably without seeking employment. C) It distorts the labor market encouraging people to remain in regions where there are not enough jobs instead of moving to places where there might be demand for their labor. D) The government should never be involved this directly in the economy.

C

According to Maioni, the aspect of federal funding for healthcare the American Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association agreed on was that... A) "The Voluntary Way Is the American Way." B) It was okay for the government to provide health insurance for the low wage earners and indigent persons. C) Health insurance should be the responsibility of the states or provinces, not the federal government. D) All of the above E) B and C only

C

According to Maioni, why was Prime Minister Bennet unable to include health insurance provisions in the 1935 Employment and Social Security Act? A) The Canadian Medical Association fiercely opposed 'socialized medicine' blocking any government involvement in health insurance reform. B) As late as 1942, the majority of Canadians opposed the idea of a contributory national health plan. C) The division of powers under the British North America Act made federally mandated health care a violation of provincial rights. D) His opponents in the Liberal Party threatened to boycott in Parliament if he put the bill to a vote.

A

According to Resnick, ______ has a measure of social provision so that individual liberty can be effectively exercised by citizens who may be less fortunate. In contrast, _______ is more individualistic and tends to be stronger in its defense of property rights and less generous to society's less fortunate. A) Canadian society; American society C) Quebec society; Ontario society B) American society; Canadian society D) Canadian society; European society

B

According to Thompson, in 1969 the most important measure the Trudeau's Liberal government took to calm the fears of francophones was: A) The federal government's full support of the Montreal Exposition world fair. B) The creation of a bilingual Canada with the Official Languages Act. C) The University of Montreal and Laval University completely severed their ties with the Catholic Church. D) The Catholic Church was given an active role in the Quebec provincial government

A

According to Thompson, while a basic principle in Canada is that all citizens should have access to health care benefits, a growing problem for Canadians seeking medical attention is: A) Access to doctors and medical treatment within a reasonable amount of time B) Too many doctors to choose from C) There are not enough medications for everyone D) People living in rural areas have too many doctors and hospitals for such a small population

A

According to the Canada People's History segment, "The Fight for Medicare," the first pre-paid Medicare plan in Canada was passed in 1961 by... A) Tommy Douglas, the leader of the Commonwealth Co-operative Federation leader in Manitoba. B) Paul Martin, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Saskatchewan. C) Roy Romanow, the leader of the New Democratic Party in Alberta. D) Felix LeClerc, the leader of the Bloc Québécois

C

Along with Michigan, which of the following states are most dependent on trade with Canada? A) Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania C) Ohio, Texas and California B) Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota D) Ohio, Florida and New York

B

Although eighty-five percent of Canada's exports go the United States and 76% of Canadian imports come from the US, the trading relationship is still asymmetrical because... A) Canada depends on the United States for military defense. B) Exports to the U.S. account for 35% of Canada's GDP, while exports to Canada account for only 5% of the U.S. GDP. C) The US is heavily dependent on Canada for energy, including oil and natural gas. D) Canada is heavily dependent on the United States for manufactured products.

B

How did the closing of the U.S.-Canada border following 9/11 affect Foreign Direct Investment in Canada? A) It increased as investors put their money into Canadian enterprises that were less likely to be targeted by terrorists. B) It decreased as investors feared that possible future border closing could cut off their access to the American market. C) It increased as American investors re-established operations in Canada to maintain access to the Canadian market in case the border closed in the future. D) It didn't affect investment in Canada.

C

If you follow the economic determinist model proposed by Benjamin Freedman, the underlying reason Quebec has been transformed into a tolerant, democratic and open society was... A) The leadership of a liberal elite leading to the Quiet Revolution. B) The collapse of the Catholic Church as the key institution in Quebec. C) Economic growth and the feeling of prosperity fueled by American direct foreign investment. D) Increased levels of immigration and a declining birthrate.

C

In the 1995 Referendum, the vote was ______ in favor of Quebec remaining in Canada to ______ in favor of Quebec separating from Canada. A) 60% ... 40% B) 55% ... 45% C) 50.6% ... 49.4% D) 40% ... 60%

C

In the film "Ticket S.V.P.", why did the narrator refuse to pay the train conductor for his ticket? A) The train conductor wouldn't ask for the man's ticket in English. B) The train conductor wouldn't allow people to speak French on the train. C) The train conductor couldn't ask for the man's ticket in French. D) The narrator refused to speak to the train conductor in French.

A

Labor productivity improvements generally reflect conscious decisions invest in the future by producing more productive machinery and equipment or discoveries. A) True B) False

A

Roch Carrier's short story/animation "The Sweater" that was shown in class depicts a young boy (the author) who outgrew his favorite ________hockey sweater. A) Montreal Canadiens C) Toronto Maple Leafs B) Quebec Nordiques D) Detroit Red Wings

B

Rodney Stark challenges Weber's classic theory that capitalism flourished in the Protestant states of northern Europe because Protestantism is more compatible with it and argues instead that in countries like France, Italy and Spain _____ inhibited capitalism. A) Catholicism C) Organic solidarity B) Political tyranny and absolutist states D) Social capital

A

The "Quiet Revolution of the early 1960s marked great political and social change for Quebec, for example "opting-out", defined as: A) The federal government provides funds to Quebec provincial government, allowing this province to design and execute policy in its own way. B) Quebecers no longer turn to the Catholic Church for guidance. C) The federal government and the Quebec provincial government work together to create policy based on compromise. D) The Quebec provincial government sends funds to the federal government in hopes of influencing federal policy.

C

The Canadian Health Act essentially created: A) A system of national medical training in which doctors work for the State. B) A system of nationally owned hospitals that provide healthcare to Canadians free of charge. C) A system of universal health insurance that is free at the point of delivery. D) A system of nationally owned drug companies that reduce prescription cost for Canadians.

A

The reason there was a reduction in healthcare services in Canada during the 1990s was that... A) The Liberal government enacted a policy of deficit reduction and cut spending on social programs, including its transfer payments to the provincial healthcare programs B) The Canadian healthcare system is totally funded by corporate taxes, which were reduced during the Bush administration. C) The 'brain drain' caused by Canadian doctors leaving Canada to take better paying positions in the United States. D) The Royal Commission on Health Care in Canada determined that the government was paying too much for medical services and recommended significant cuts in spending.

A

The statement by Jacques Parizeau in his comments following the separatist defeat in 1995 that "Three-fifths of those who are... of what we are" voted OUI and were defeated "by money and the ethnic vote" is a classic expression of ______ nationalism. A) Ethnocultural B) Civic C) Quebec D) Postmodern

D

Which of the following contributed to a Quebec determination to enact tough new language laws in the 1960s and 1970s? A) The tendency of most immigrants in Montreal to educate their children in English rather than in French. B) The sharply lowered birthrate among francophones in Quebec. C) The desire to reverse the generational-old class structure in Quebec, in which francophones occupied the lower positions. D) All of the above.

A

Which of the following medical services are fully covered by the Canadian Medicare program? A) Doctor services and hospital bills C) Eye examinations and glasses B) Dental examinations and care D) Over-the-counter drugs and personal health supplies

D

Which of the following statements about taxes in Canada is true? A) In addition to federal and provincial income tax, Canadians pay a 5% GST (goods and services tax). B) As a percentage of Gross Domestic Product, Canadian tax revenue is slightly lower than the Organization for Co-operation and Development average. C) As percentage of GDP, Canadian tax revenue higher than the U.S. D) All of the above

D

Which of the following statements about the "Clarity Act" (Bill 20) is true? A) The referendum must be passed by a clear majority of 60 percent of eligible voters. B) The question may not make reference to future economic or political partnerships with Canada. C) The wording of the question must be reviewed and approved by the parliament. D) All of the above E) B and C only

D

Which of the following statements about the "economie sociale" in Quebec is true? A) Quebec has over seven thousand co-operatives and non-profit enterprises that operate within the market, rather than outside it and include financial services (caisses populaires), forestry, food services, grocery, retail, and electricity distribution B) These institutions do not fit the classic model of the non-profit voluntary association used in North America to measure social capital. C) These institutions reflect the basic moral precepts of the Catholic Church defined in De Rerum Novarum. D) All of the above

D

Which of the following statements about the Detroit-Windsor crossing is true? A) The Ambassador Bridge handles between 20% and 25% of all U.S.-Canada trade and is probably the busiest international bridge in the world. B) The Canadian government has agreed to pay Michigan's half of the cost of a new bridge - to be repaid in tolls - at no cost to Michigan taxpayers. C) The new bridge has bipartisan support and has been endorsed by the current and four former Michigan governors. D) All of the above

C

Which of the following statements comparing healthcare and healthcare outcome in the US and Canada is false? A) Administrative overhead for private insurance in the US is much higher than for the 'single payer' Canadian model. B) The US spends roughly 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare while Canada spends roughly 10%. C) Life expectancy is higher and infant mortality lower in the US than in Canada. D) The US spends more of its GDP than any other industrialized country, yet 47 million American are without health insurance.

C

Which of the following statements comparing healthcare and healthcare outcome in the US and Canada is not true? A) Administrative overhead for private insurance in the US is much higher than for the 'single payer' Canadian model. B) The US spends roughly 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare while Canada spends roughly 10%. C) Life expectancy is higher and infant mortality lower in the US than in Canada. D) The US spends more of its GDP than any other industrialized country, yet over 40 million American are currently without health insurance

B

Which of the following was not a policy Trudeau favored? A) Protections and safeguards for the cultural and linguistic rights of immigrants. B) Expansion of provincial powers. C) The use of the military to suppress domestic unrest. D) Policies that reduced trade dependency on the United States

C

Why were Canadian banks not hit as hard by the collapse of the 'housing bubble' in 2008 that crippled many American banks? A) The Canadian government bailed out Canadian banks that were holding bad debt. B) There is less real estate in Canada, thus a smaller market in which to invest. C) Canadian banks were more strictly regulated than American banks. D) Canadian banks were less strictly regulated than American banks.

A

With the rise of Quebec nationalism in the 1960s, _____ replaced _____ as the marker of Quebec identity. A) Language/religion B) Urbanism/rural C) Conservative/religion D) Secularization/language