Question 1

Based on the 2011 Canadian census data, which religious group had the largest proportion of adherents?

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholic

Question 2

Which statement best describes the trend in religious affiliation in Canada from 2001 to 2021?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of non-religious affiliation has increased while Christian affiliation has decreased.

Question 3

According to Robert Alford's research, what factor most strongly differentiated support for national parties in Canada compared to other Western states?

Accepted Answer

Religion

Question 4

If a psychologist wanted to predict voting preferences in Canada during the late 20th century, which variable would be most useful according to Elizabeth Geni?

Accepted Answer

Religious affiliation

Question 5

In the 2021 Canadian religious demography, what percentage of the population identified as having no religion?

Accepted Answer

$$35\%$$

Question 6

Which of the following best explains the concept of 'religious cleavage' in Canadian political culture?

Accepted Answer

Religious differences often supersede class differences in shaping political behavior.

Question 7

Given the following data from the 2011 census: Roman Catholic $$39\%$$, Protestant $$28\%$$, Muslim $$3.2\%$$, Hindu $$1.5\%$$, Sikh $$1.4\%$$, Jewish $$1.1\%$$, Buddhist $$1.0\%$$, calculate the total percentage of Canadians affiliated with a non-Christian world religion.

Accepted Answer

$$8.2\%$$

Question 8

Which religious group saw the most significant increase in proportion between 2001 and 2021 according to the pie charts?

Accepted Answer

No religion

Question 9

A psychologist is studying the impact of religious affiliation on political attitudes in Canada. Which methodological approach would best capture the influence described by Meisel and Alford?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing voting patterns by religious group

Question 10

If the total Canadian population in 2011 was 34 million, estimate the number of people who identified as Protestant using the percentage from the census.

Accepted Answer

$$9,520,000$$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a major world religion represented in the Canadian census data?

Accepted Answer

Christian Orthodoxy

Question 12

In the context of Canadian political culture, what does the term 'exceptional' refer to in Alford's analysis?

Accepted Answer

The unusually strong influence of religion on political party support compared to other Western states

Question 13

Which group had a higher percentage in the 2011 census: Sikh or Jewish?

Accepted Answer

Sikh

Question 14

If a region in Canada has a higher proportion of Roman Catholics, what political implication might this have based on historical voting patterns?

Accepted Answer

It may show distinct voting preferences compared to Protestant-majority regions.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between religion and politics in Canada as depicted in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Religion has historically influenced political culture and voting behavior.

Question 16

Using the 2021 data, if the total population is 38 million, how many Canadians identified as Christian?

Accepted Answer

$$20,140,000$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a plausible reason for the increase in 'no religion' affiliation in Canada between 2001 and 2021?

Accepted Answer

Greater secularization and changing social attitudes

Question 18

If a psychologist wanted to study the impact of religious diversity on social cohesion in Canada, which variable would be most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Distribution of different religious affiliations

Question 19

Which religious group remained relatively stable in proportion from 2011 to 2021 according to the charts?

Accepted Answer

Jewish

Question 20

Based on the study materials, which factor is LEAST likely to explain regional differences in Canadian voting behavior?

Accepted Answer

Class differences

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