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Grade 9 · Social Studies · Unit 1 of 3

Governing Nunavut

Consensus government, the Assembly and citizens.

What your child practises

A deeper look at consensus government, the Nunavut Act and who does what at each level of government. Check gov.nu.ca for the latest details.

Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: Civics in the Junior Secondary Social Studies Curriculum (NWT, 1998), Civics and economics · how Nunavut is governed and how citizens take part

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

    How long is the term between Nunavut general elections?

    • Ten years
    • Four years
    • One year
    • Six years

  2. Question 2

    Nunavut's government is called “public” because…

    • Only Inuit can vote
    • Only adults over 65 can vote
    • All residents can vote and take part
    • It is run by a company

  3. Question 3

    Which agency runs elections in Nunavut?

    • Elections Nunavut
    • Parks Canada
    • The post office
    • The RCMP

  4. Question 4

    A bill becomes law after…

    • A weather forecast
    • A school vote
    • A coin toss
    • The Assembly passes it and it is assented to

  5. Question 5

    Who represents the federal government in the territory?

    • The Speaker
    • The Prime Minister
    • The Commissioner
    • The Premier

  6. Question 6

    Why might consensus government fit Inuit values?

    • It is based on parties
    • It stresses discussion and agreement
    • It avoids discussion
    • It ignores communities

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