Unit 8 Canada Today Study Guide

(SS6H4a) The French set up missions to

spread the French religion/culture in the region.

(SS6CG1c) In 1982, Canada gained its formal independence from the United Kingdom. However, Queen Elizabeth II, is still the head of state for both Canada and the United Kingdom. This is an example of

A constitutional monarchy

Language in Canada

Canada has two official languages: English (59.3%) and French (23.2%)

Religion and Language

Because England and France settled large parts of Canada, both countries have has a lasting influence on the language and religions of Canada. About two-thirds of Canadians speak English. Canadians who live in the province of Quebec speak French. The two major religions in Canada are Catholicism (from the French) and Protestantism (from the English). Once the English took control of Canada, the English language spread throughout the country and the French language remained mainly in Quebec.

(SS6CG3a) Because Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, its symbolic head of state is

Britain and France

(SSGH4a) The predominant religion in Canada is

Christianity.

(SS6CG3a) The role of the citizen in Canada is

Citizens are able to vote, and the Parliament helps control the leader

Influences

England and France both settled large parts of Canada and have had a lasting impact on the country's languages and religions. Once the British took control of Canada, the English language spread throughout the country while the French language remained mainly in Quebec. Today, two-thirds of Canadians speak English. Canada's two major religions are Protestantism (English) and Catholicism (French).

(SS6H4b) Canada achieved its independence from what country?

Great Britain

(SS6CG1c) How are Canadian leaders elected?

He or she is elected by Parliament.

(SS6CG1c) In which form of government does the legislative branch of government appoints the executive branch of government?

Parliamentary Democracy

(SS6CG1a) Which describes a right of the people in Canadian provinces in the federal system of Canada?

People can elect their representatives to provincial parliaments.

(SS6CG3a) What type of government is not true about Canada's government?

Presidential Democracy

(SS6H5a) In 1995 citizens of one Canadian province voted on whether or not to secede from Canada. Which province was this?

Quebec

(SS6H5a) People of French heritage in the Canadian province of Quebec would be MOST likely to support

Quebec's independence from the rest of Canada.

(SS6H4a) Which two European countries had the greatest influence on the culture of Canada?

Queen Elizabeth II of England

(SS6H4a) Which explorer is associated with the founding of the first successful European settlement in Canada?

Samuel de Champlain

Religion in Canada

The religions of Canada are also influenced by the British and French 42.6% of Canadians are Roman Catholic (French influence) 23.3% are Protestant Christians (English influence)

(SS6H4b) Canada gained independence in 1867 when it became

a self-governing colony of the British Empire.

(SS6CG1a) Canada has two distinct levels of political authority. It has the Canadian Parliament and the legislative assemblies in ten provinces and three northern territories. This statement shows that Canada has a(n)

federal system

(SS6CG3a) Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader

is chosen by the party with the majority of members in the legislature.

(SS6CG1c) British citizens elect members of the national legislature. These members then elect a prime minister to head the government. This is an example of a(n)

parliamentary democracy.