⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Which three terms together describe how Canada is governed?
Correct answer: A constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy and a federal state
A A republic, a democracy and a federation
✓ A constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy and a federal state
C A confederation, a republic and a monarchy
D A unitary state, a direct democracy and a monarchy
💡 Explanation
All three labels apply at once. Power is split between Ottawa and the provinces, which makes Canada a federal state. Voters elect representatives who hold ministers to account, which makes it a parliamentary democracy. And the Sovereign remains head of state under the constitution, which makes it a constitutional monarchy.
Key facts to remember
- Canada is a federal state
- Canada is a parliamentary democracy
- Canada is a constitutional monarchy
- All three descriptions apply at once
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.1.1 Three Key Facts About Canada's Government:
Canada's system of government rests on three ideas at once. First, Canada is a federal state. Power is divided between one national government and the governments of the provinces and territories. Second, Canada is a parliamentary democracy. Voters choose people to represent them, and those representatives make the laws. Third, Canada is a constitutional monarchy. A king or queen is the head of state, but must act inside the rules of the Constitution. None of the three replaces the others. All three describe the same country at the same time.
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