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Laura White
Citizenship Test
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1.
What is the role of the Prime Minister of Canada?
To represent the monarch in Canada
To lead the executive branch of government and represent the country internationally
To appoint the members of the Senate
To pass laws and make decisions without the approval of Parliament
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2.
What does "responsible government" mean in Canada?
The government must listen to the military’s demands
The government must serve the interests of the monarchy
The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of elected representatives in Parliament to govern
The government must report to the United Nations
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3.
What is meant by "equality of women and men"?
Men and women are treated equally under the law
Men and women are the same
Men and women are similar
Men and women need to obey the law
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4.
Name 2 fundamental freedoms under Canadian law.
Equality rights and care for the environment
Aboriginal rights and conserving water
Freedom of conscience and religion, and freedom of association
The Magna Carta and English common law
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5.
In which industry do most Canadians work?
Natural resources
Tourism
Service
Manufacturing
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6.
What does "due process" mean?
You must prove your innocence in court
The government must respect all legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
The government must respect most of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians
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7.
Where do more than half of Canada’s population live?
Central Canada
Prairies
Atlantic Canada
Northern Canada
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8.
Which party becomes His Majesty's Loyal Opposition?
The party with the second most elected representatives
The party the King selects
The party with the fewest number of elected representatives
The party with the third most elected representatives
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9.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizens?
Obeying the law
Serving on a jury when asked
Paying taxes to the province or territory of residence
Voting in federal elections
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10.
When did the House of Commons officially recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada?
2006
2001
1986
1972
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11.
Which of these is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Freedom of speech only
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression
Freedom to assemble only
Freedom of travel across the provinces
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12.
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
It was the last battle of the First World War
It was an important victory in the Boer War
It has come to symbolize Canada’s coming of age as a nation
Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps
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13.
List 4 additional rights Canadian citizens have under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The right to be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, the right to vote, the right to enter and leave Canada freely
The right to be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, the right to drive, the right to enter and leave Canada freely
The right to be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, the right to drive, the right to enter and leave Canada and the United States freely
The right to work anywhere in Canada, the right to vote, the right to be educated in either official language, the right to drive
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14.
What are the 3 main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
Acadians, Inuit, and Métis
First Nations, French, Inuit
First Nations, Acadians, and Inuit
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15.
What is the capital of Canada?
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Vancouver
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16.
Who was Louis Riel?
A Métis leader and Father of Manitoba
A Mounted Policeman and Soldier of the Queen
A winner of the Victoria Cross
The Prime Minister of Canada during World War I
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17.
Name the 3 levels of government in Canada.
Federal, State, and Municipal
Federal, Provincial or Territorial, and Municipal
Federal, Provincial or Territorial, and State
Federal, Provincial or Territorial, and Local
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18.
In what year did Canada gain full legal independence from Britain?
1931
1982
1967
1947
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19.
What are the first 2 lines of the National Anthem, "O Canada"?
O Canada! Our home and native land! With glowing hearts, we see thee rise
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command
O Canada! Our home and native land! God keep our land glorious and free
God keep our land glorious and free. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee
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20.
What was the Head Tax?
A discriminatory race-based entry fee to Canada
A tax based on the number of children per family
A fee charged for riding the railroad
A discriminatory kind of property tax
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