Grade 6 · Social Studies · Unit 8 of 12
Government & Democracy
Three levels of government and how elections work.
What your child practises
Practises the main features of Canada's government (parliamentary system and federalism), the responsibilities of municipal, provincial, First Nations and federal governments, how elections work, and ways citizens take part in democracy.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 6-KC-004, 6-KP-049, 6-KP-051, 6-KP-052, 6-KP-053, 6-KP-053A · the features of Canada's government, levels of government, electoral processes and democratic ideals
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
An election is when…
- the Prime Minister goes on holiday
- people vote to choose their representatives
- a law is written on paper
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people vote to choose their representatives
Hint: Voting is a way to take part.
Question 2
Canada's three levels of government are…
- school, church and shop
- municipal, provincial or territorial, and federal
- city, farm and forest
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municipal, provincial or territorial, and federal
Hint: Each level has its own responsibilities.
Question 3
A First Nation's Chief and council make decisions about…
- community matters such as housing and services
- the Senate
- the army
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community matters such as housing and services
Hint: They serve their community.
Question 4
How old must a person be to vote in federal elections in Canada?
- 25
- 18
- 12
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18
Hint: Citizens who are 18 or older may vote.
Question 5
Why should citizens vote?
- To skip school
- To get a prize
- To have a say in who makes decisions
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To have a say in who makes decisions
Hint: Voting is a right and a way to contribute.
Question 6
If you want to share an idea with your MLA, you can…
- write a letter or email
- wait for no reason
- send a postcard to the Moon
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write a letter or email
Hint: Representatives listen to citizens.