Which term describes people who support Quebec becoming an independent nation-state?

• A. Federalists
• B. Unionists
• C. Sovereignists
• D. Independents

Answer: (C)

In this case, you’re being asked to name the label for people who want Quebec to become its own independent nation-state. Those people are sovereignists. Sovereignists advocate for Quebec to be a self-governing, sovereign country with full control over its laws, economy, and international relations, separate from Canada. This term has long been used in Quebec politics, linked to movements and referendums that argued for independence. By contrast, federalists want Quebec to remain part of Canada within the federation, and a unionist would generally align with maintaining the union with Canada. An independent label is not a standard political position in this context.