Generally Speaking, Which of the Following Applies to Canadian Women

question 57

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, which of the following applies to Canadian women and political participation?

• A) Men and women now have an equal number of participants.
• B) The more important the office, the less likely women are to be elected.
• C) Men hold approximately 95 percent of all political offices in Canada.
• D) Women have made massive strides in the western provinces.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Income

The amount of an individual's income left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities (like food and shelter) are taken care of.

Necessities

Essential items required for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or other levies imposed on an individual or a company by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Discretionary Income

Discretionary income is the amount of an individual's income that is left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities have been paid.