Canadians Don't Know Their Own Political System

This is sad, especially considering the recent politics in Canada which was a perfect opportunity for people to learn (and for the media to teach) how our system works.

http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/553762

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

1) Who is Canada's head of state?

a) The Queen

b) The Governor General

c) The prime minister

(24 per cent answered correctly)

2) Is the government of Canada best described as:

a) A constitutional monarchy

b) A representative republic

c) A co-operative assembly

(59 per cent answered correctly)

3) True or false: The prime minister is directly elected by the people of Canada.

(49 per cent answered correctly)

4) True or false: Soon after an election, if the government of the day is not able to command the support of a majority in the House of Commons, the Governor General can refuse a prime minister's request to call a new election if the opposition parties can form a government.

(90 per cent answered correctly)

ANSWERS: 1-A; 2-A; 3-FALSE; 4-TRUE

SOURCE: Dominion Institute; Ipsos Reid