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Grade 6 · Social Studies · Unit 1 of 3

How Nunavut Is Governed

MLAs, consensus and levels of government.

What your child practises

Introduces Nunavut's consensus government, its Legislative Assembly and the three levels of government. Facts such as the number of MLAs can change, so check gov.nu.ca.

Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: Elementary Social Studies (NWT, 1993), Civics and economics · how Nunavut is governed and who makes decisions

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Nunavut's government is a…

    • Kingdom
    • Consensus government
    • Government with many parties
    • Military government

  2. Question 2

    Where does the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut meet?

    • Iqaluit
    • Ottawa
    • Halifax
    • Edmonton

  3. Question 3

    In a consensus government, candidates run…

    • For the Prime Minister
    • As individuals, not as members of political parties
    • On party teams
    • Only with a king

  4. Question 4

    The government of Nunavut offers services like…

    • Education and health care
    • Ocean currents
    • Moon landings
    • Rock bands

  5. Question 5

    How old must you be to vote in a Nunavut election?

    • 8
    • 12
    • 30
    • 18

  6. Question 6

    Which is a job of a hamlet council?

    • Choosing the Prime Minister
    • Local services such as water delivery and roads
    • Making federal laws
    • Running the army

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