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Citizen Quiz 10
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Question 1 |
What are the three parts of the Canadian Parliament?
The Queen, the House of Commons, and the Senate | |
The Prime Minister, the House of Commons, and the Senate | |
The Prime Minister, the Premiers, and the House of Commons | |
The Queen, the Governor General, and the Prime Minister |
Question 2 |
Who is Canada's Head of State?
The Prime Minister | |
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II | |
The Senate | |
The Governor General |
Question 3 |
Where does the name "Canada" come from?
From “cantata”, the Inuit word meaning ‘country’ | |
From “kanata”, the Métis word meaning ‘rivers’ | |
From "kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village | |
From “Canadienne”, the French word meaning ‘joining’ |
Question 4 |
Which level of government passes "by-laws"?
Provincial | |
State | |
Federal | |
Municipal |
Question 5 |
Who is the federal representative of Canada’s Monarch?
The Prime Minister's spouse | |
The Governor General of Canada | |
The Prime Minister | |
The Premier |
Question 6 |
Which of the following is the oldest colony of the British Empire in Canada?
Quebec | |
Ontario | |
Alberta | |
Newfoundland & Labrador |
Question 7 |
Which of the following is the responsibility of the provincial governments?
Defence | |
Highways | |
Currency | |
Interprovincial Trade and Communications |
Question 8 |
Which is the most famous invention of Research In Motion (RIM), a wireless communications company?
The Blackberry | |
The iPhone | |
The first electronic voice message | |
The Canadarm |
Question 9 |
What is the population of Canada?
39 million | |
21 million | |
35 million | |
17 million |
Question 10 |
Which of the following is the responsibility of the municipal government?
Defence | |
Firefighting | |
Aboriginal Affairs | |
Highways |
Question 11 |
What do people promise when they take the Oath of Citizenship?
They pledge allegiance to the Queen, they pledge to observe the laws of Canada, and they pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen | |
They pledge allegiance to the Queen and they pledge to observe the laws of Canada | |
They pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen and they pledge allegiance to the Queen | |
They pledge to observe the laws of Canada and they pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen |
Question 12 |
What is a major river in Quebec?
The Hudson's Bay | |
The St. Lawrence River | |
The Niagara River | |
The Fraser River |
Question 13 |
All applicants are required to provide proof of English or French language skills to become a Canadian citizen with the exception of the following:
Adult applicants 65 years of age and over | |
Adult applicants 40 years of age and over | |
Adult applicants 55 years of age and over | |
Adult applicants 50 years of age and over |
Question 14 |
Which province has a long history of coal mining, forestry, and agriculture?
Nova Scotia | |
Prince Edward Island | |
New Brunswick | |
Ontario |
Question 15 |
In what year did Canada become an independent country?
1872 | |
1776 | |
1967 | |
1867 |
Question 16 |
In Canada, are voters obliged to tell others how they voted?
If a Member of Parliament asks, yes | |
If a family member would like to know how they voted, yes | |
If the Lieutenant Governor asks, yes | |
No, but they may choose to discuss how they voted with others |
Question 17 |
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
135 | |
21 | |
308 | |
115 |
Question 18 |
Where do the English and French have equal status in Canada?
In the Parliament of Canada | |
In Quebec | |
In the workplace | |
At City Hall |
Question 19 |
What are four legal rights of citizenship of Canada?
The right to go to school, the right to work, the right to have a bank account, and the right to travel | |
The right to be educated in either official language, the right to vote, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, and the right to enter and leave Canada freely | |
The right to have a job, the right to vote, the right to drive, and the right to go to school | |
The right to travel, the right to live anywhere, the right to work anywhere, and the right to get married |
Question 20 |
What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day | |
To celebrate Confederation | |
To honour Prime Ministers who have died | |
To remember the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II |
Question 21 |
In what way do electors mark their choice on a federal election ballot?
By putting "X" in the circle beside the name of their chosen candidate | |
By writing "YES" in the circle beside the name of their chosen candidate | |
By writing the name of their chosen candidate on the ballot | |
By putting "-" in the circle beside the name of their chosen candidate |
Question 22 |
Which courts are for civil cases involving small sums of money?
Trial Courts | |
Provincial Courts | |
The Federal Court | |
The Small Claims Courts |
Question 23 |
Where are the Parliament Buildings located?
In Ottawa | |
In Quebec City | |
In Toronto | |
In Hull |
Question 24 |
What are the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers together called?
The House of Commons | |
The Government | |
The Cabinet | |
The Senate |
Question 25 |
How many Canadians served in World War II?
About 400,000 | |
More than 5 000 000 | |
About 1,000 | |
More than 1 000 000 |
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