Question 1

A number of theoretical approaches are used to explain the causes of regionalism.Which of the following is NOT one of the main theoretical approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)   natural resources approach
B)   state approach
C)   interventionist approach
D)   Marxist approach B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with regional analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no consensus on regional definition
B)   Provinces are often confused with regions
C)   Some people consider it inappropriate to study Canadian residents by region
D)   Most people believe that regions are nonexistent D

Question 3

Which two factors intensify regionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   imperialism and CBC
B)   imperialism and the Commonwealth
C)   federalism and colonialism
D)   federalism and the electoral system D

Question 4

What is Canada's electoral system called?

Accepted Answer

A)   absolute majority
B)   multi-member constituency
C)   single member plurality
D)   proportional representation

Question 5

Why is comparing provinces an appropriate way to study the Canadian experience?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following principles is used to determine how many seats each province has in the House of Commons?

Accepted Answer

A)   cooperation
B)   federalism and executive federalism
C)   representation by population
D)   proportional representation

Question 7

The Western provinces believe their contributions to building Canada are adequately recognized by the federal government and the rest of Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Suppose you are the Prime Minister.Explain five things you would do to reduce regional dissatisfaction in Canada.Be specific,and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The 1995 fishing (turbot)dispute between Canada and Spain was equally important to all Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Along with provinces,briefly describe the different tools that can be used to explain social life in Canada.Which one(s)do you believe are the most accurate for explaining the Canadian experience?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Regionalism is only about attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Outline what is meant by the sociopsychological dimension to regionalism.How important is it to your understanding of living in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Explain how the Sponsorship scandal is linked to the sociopsychological dimension of regionalism.How does this relate to Anglo-Franco relations in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

How did the National Policy of 1879 affect Western Canada?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which is NOT associated with regionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   national childcare
B)   social-psychological thoughts
C)   provinces
D)   attitudes

Question 16

Regionalism is a form of diversity in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Canada's electoral system intensifies regionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How many regions are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   5
C)   7
D)   13

Question 19

Which theoretical approach asserts that some regions have prospered at the expense of others?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marxist
B)   free enterprise
C)   market
D)   interventionist

Question 20

Some of the federal government's actions have intensified regionalism;other federal government actions have lessened the impact of regional differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Regionalism in Canada: the Forgotten Diversity

A number of theoretical approaches are used to explain the causes of regionalism.Which of the following is NOT one of the main theoretical approaches?

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with regional analysis?

Which two factors intensify regionalism?

What is Canada's electoral system called?

Why is comparing provinces an appropriate way to study the Canadian experience?

Which of the following principles is used to determine how many seats each province has in the House of Commons?

The Western provinces believe their contributions to building Canada are adequately recognized by the federal government and the rest of Canada.

Suppose you are the Prime Minister.Explain five things you would do to reduce regional dissatisfaction in Canada.Be specific,and provide examples.

The 1995 fishing (turbot)dispute between Canada and Spain was equally important to all Canadians.

Along with provinces,briefly describe the different tools that can be used to explain social life in Canada.Which one(s)do you believe are the most accurate for explaining the Canadian experience?

Regionalism is only about attitudes.

Outline what is meant by the sociopsychological dimension to regionalism.How important is it to your understanding of living in Canada?

Explain how the Sponsorship scandal is linked to the sociopsychological dimension of regionalism.How does this relate to Anglo-Franco relations in Canada?

How did the National Policy of 1879 affect Western Canada?

Which is NOT associated with regionalism?

Regionalism is a form of diversity in Canada.

Canada's electoral system intensifies regionalism.

How many regions are there in Canada?

Which theoretical approach asserts that some regions have prospered at the expense of others?

Some of the federal government's actions have intensified regionalism;other federal government actions have lessened the impact of regional differences.