CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST 02
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Which of the following best describes the role of the Queen in Canada?
To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
To run the federal government departments
To make important decisions about how the country is governed
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Who is awarded the honour of Victoria Cross?
A Canadian showing great bravery or self-sacrifice
Only Police officers who have died in the line of duty
Only Canadian politicians
The Canadian who has been elected Best Innovator of the Year
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What is a part of our heritage under the Canadian legal system?
All of these
Rule of law
Freedom under law
Democratic principles and due process
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Why is the War of 1812 significant to Canada?
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
North America was divided by the war.
More than two-thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland because of the war.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in the war.
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizens?
Learning to speak both official languages
Obeying the law
Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family
Voting in elections
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Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built?
It was built because Ottawa promised to build it when British Columbia agreed to join Canada.
It was built so British Columbia could handle the trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world
It was built to provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges
It was built so that immigrants could settle in Central Canada.
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Which Canadian province has the largest population?
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Nova Scotia
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Miriam is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up any job at par with a man?
Equal rights for men and women
New immigrant rights
Woman’s liberation rights
Woman’s superiority rights
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Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?
The Port of Vancouver handles billions of dollars in goods traded around the world.
It provides a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges.
British Columbia is the largest producer of oil and gas.
It is the oldest colony of the British Empire and a strategic prize in Canada's early history.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with which words?
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law…
O Canada! Our home and native land!
Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada.
The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedom of Aboriginal people.
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In Federal elections, which of the following are elected?
Members of Parliament
The Prime Minister
The Premier
Senator
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What is the meaning of constitutional monarchy?
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government which is headed by a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King), who reigns in accordance with the Constitution
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government based on the principals of freedom of conscience and religion
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government based on freedom of association
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a Monarch makes every decision regarding the way the country is ruled.
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What is the voting procedure in Canada?
Voting is completed by Secret Ballots
Voting is completed by Open Ballots
Voting is completed On-line
Voting is completed by all of the methods
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What do Canadians remember on Remembrance Day?
Sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and brave soldiers in wars
The Canadian victory in World War I
The Canadian victory in World War II
The Canadian victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge
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What is the role of the opposition parties?
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
To run the government as long as they have the support or confidence of the majority of the MPs
To run the federal government departments
To make important decisions about how the country is governed
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What does the Canadian Crown symbolize?
The Crown symbolizes that Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
The Crown symbolizes the motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare.
The Crown symbolizes England, France, Scotland, and Ireland.
The Crown symbolizes the RCMP, the national police force of Canada.
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How are the Members of Parliament chosen?
They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding)
They are appointed by the Prime Minister
They are chosen by the provincial Premiers
They are elected by landowners and police chiefs
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Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
Canadians took part in the liberation of Italy in 1943-1944.
The Royal Canadian Military saw its finest hour in the battle.
Japan surrendered in 1945 - the end of four years of war in the Pacific.
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Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?
It is important because trade brings prosperity and enables Canadians to enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living.
It is important because trade with other countries changed the way of life of the native peoples of Canada.
It is important because French and Aboriginal people collaborated with Canada in the vast fur-trade economy.
It is important because Canada is a member of the World Trade Organization.
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Which eastern province in Canada has its own time zone?
Newfoundland & Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Alberta
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What is the main advantage of the NAFTA agreement?
Free trade among Canada, the USA, and Mexico
Free trade among Canada, the USA, and the UK
Free trade between Canada and China
Free trade between Canada and Japan
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Which of the following are the two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Freedom to buy a house and freedom of religion
Freedom of speech and freedom of mobility
Freedom to work anywhere and freedom of religion
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What does Confederation mean?
It is the joining of provinces to make a new country
It is the time when United States Confederate soldiers came to invade Canada
It is the joining of communities to become a province
It is the joining of suburbs to form a large city
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Which of the following are Prairie Provinces?
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta
Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Yukon
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What are the three parts of Parliament?
Sovereign, House of Commons, and Senate
Sovereign, House of Commons, and MPs
Premier, House of Commons, and Senate
Sovereign, Police, and Senate
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