Extended Study Set - Canadian Citizenship Study Guide - Orin
66. What is the highest court in Canada? The King\'s Bench The Senate Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada The Crown Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada (correct answer)
99. Which animal is an official symbol of Canada? The moose. The hawk. The beaver. The deer.
The beaver. (correct answer)
29. On what date did Nunavut become a territory? July 1st, 1867 April 1st, 1999 June 24th, 1995 March 31st, 1949
April 1st, 1999 (correct answer)
4. Canada has three territories and how many provinces? 13 10 3 5
10 (correct answer)
86. What year was Confederation? 1867. 1871. 1898. 1864.
1867. (correct answer)
88. When did the British North America Act come into effect? 1871. 1898. 1867. 1905.
1867. (correct answer)
85. What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada? 1867 1955 1949 1880
1949 (correct answer)
80. What three oceans border Canada? Atlantic, Arctic and Bering. Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific. Pacific, Indian and Atlantic. Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.
Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific. (correct answer)
23. Name the five regions of Canada Midwest, North, South, East, Central Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies, and British Columbia Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North West, Central, East, Prairies, and Territories
Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North (correct answer)
94. Where are the Great Lakes? Between Ontario and the United States Manitoba. Northern Quebec. Atlantic Canada.
Between Ontario and the United States (correct answer)
13. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen? By the King. By the voters. By other Cabinet Ministers. By the Prime Minister
By the Prime Minister (correct answer)
78. What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote? Go to the police station. Call your Member of Parliament. Assume you cannot vote. Call Elections Canada or visit their website.
Call Elections Canada or visit their website. (correct answer)
49. What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada. Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution. The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament. The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law.
Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution. (correct answer)
26. Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms. The Canadian Constitution and English common law. Civil code of France and the Canadian Constitution. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms). Laws passed by Parliament and English common law.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms). (correct answer)
82. What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy? It led to the establishment of the Juno Awards. It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation. Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War. It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin.
Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War. (correct answer)
68. What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada? Catholic. Muslim. Jewish. Hindu.
Catholic. (correct answer)
20. In which region do more than half the people in Canada live? Central Canada. Prairies. Atlantic Canada. Northern Canada.
Central Canada. (correct answer)
21. Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders Conservative (Poilievre), NDP (Singh), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Blanchet), Green Party (May) Conservative (Poilievre), Green (May), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Duceppe) NDP (Mulcair), Green (May), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Paillé) Liberal (Ignatieff), Conservative (Ambrose), NDP (Turmel), Green (May)
Conservative (Poilievre), NDP (Singh), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Blanchet), Green Party (May) (correct answer)
41. What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Métis. Inuktitut and French. English and French. English and Inuktitut.
English and French. (correct answer)
5. Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take a job at par with a man? Equality of women and men. Equality of all races. Equal pay for equal work. Equal rights.
Equality of women and men (correct answer)
17. In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean? Everyone is guilty until proven innocent Guilt is decided by public opinion Innocence is decided by public opinion Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty (correct answer)
37. What are the three levels of government in Canada? Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local). Federal, Provincial and City. Federal, Territorial and Provincial. Federal, State and Local.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local). (correct answer)
65. What is the government of all of Canada called? National assembly. Legislature. Federal. Council.
Federal. (correct answer)
89. When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution? 1867. 1905. 1982. 1878.
1982. (correct answer)
77. What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations? 30%. 6%. 50%. 65%.
65%. (correct answer)
45. What do you call a law before it is passed? A New law. A Proposed law. A Bill. A New proposal.
A Bill. (correct answer)
58. What is a voter information card? Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district. Tells you what province to vote in. A form that tells you when and where to vote. A form that lets you know your voting time.
A form that tells you when and where to vote. (correct answer)
55. What is a Francophone? A person who speaks English as their first language A smartphone designed by the Canadian company RIM A person who speaks French as their first language The first phone in Canada, invented by Alexander Graham Bell
A person who speaks French as their first language (correct answer)
33. What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities? Alberta (Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Regina). Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg). Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg). Saskatchewan (Regina), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).
Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg). (correct answer)
47. What do you mark on a federal election ballot? The candidate's name. The number for the candidate. An "X". The voter's name.
An "X". (correct answer)
81. What was the "Underground Railroad"? An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels A network fur traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto
An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada (correct answer)
10. How are Members of Parliament chosen? Appointed by the Prime Minister. Elected by Canadian citizens. Appointed by the King. Elected by the Provincial Ministers.
Elected by Canadian citizens. (correct answer)
38. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples? First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Acadians, Métis and Inuit. United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit. Inuit, Métis and Acadians.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit. (correct answer)
12. How does a bill become a law? The Lieutenant Governor must approve the bill. Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General. The King must sign the bill. Approval by the Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General. (correct answer)
53. What does the word "Inuit" mean? "Eskimo" in Inuktitut language. "Home" in English. "The people" in the Inuktitut language. "The Arctic Land" in Inuktitut language.
"The people" in the Inuktitut language. (correct answer)
25. Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association. Equality rights, and to care for Canada's heritage. Basic freedoms, and obeying laws. Aboriginal peoples' rights, and to volunteer.
Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association. (correct answer)
6. From where does the name "Canada" come from? From the Inuit word meaning country. From the French word meaning joining. From the Métis word meaning rivers. From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.
From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village. (correct answer)
31. The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means: From the ocean to the sea. From sea to sea. From the sea to the ends of the earth. From the water to the earth.
From sea to sea. (correct answer)
32. What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family? Buying a house and a TV. Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities. Doing laundry and keeping the house clean. Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation.
Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities. (correct answer)
93. When you vote on election day, what do you do? Go to the voting station, tell them who you are and mark your X. Give the ballot back to the attendant. Go to the voting station, remove 1 ballot and after marking your X deposit it in the ballot box. Go to the voting station, take your voter\'s card with proof if identity, highlight your choice on the ballot and deposit it in the box. Go to the voting station with your voter\'s card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box
Go to the voting station with your voter\'s card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box (correct answer)
72. What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? O Canada. God Save the Queen (or King). La Marseillaise The Star-Spangled Banner.
God Save the Queen (or King). (correct answer)
28. Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government. Citizenship and Foreign Policy Health and Education Defense and Currency Criminal Law and Interprovincial Trade
Health and Education (correct answer)
59. What is Canada's national winter sport? Golf. Nordic skiing. Lacrosse. Hockey.
Hockey. (correct answer)
8. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada. In schools. In the workplace. In the Parliament of Canada. At City Hall.
In the Parliament of Canada. (correct answer)
1. A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be: In her office on Parliament Hill. Visiting the province of Quebec. In the part of Montreal where she was elected. Going on a vacation.
In the part of Montreal where she was elected. (correct answer)
75. What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best? Insulin is a hormone that permits you to eat anything you wish. Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide. Discovering insulin opened the doors to more discoveries. Discovering insulin made Drs. Banting and Best famous.
Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide. (correct answer)
48. What does Confederation mean? The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada. Joining of communities to become a province. Joining of suburbs to form a large city. Joining of provinces to make a new country.
Joining of provinces to make a new country. (correct answer)
71. What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party? Justin Trudeau (Liberal Party). Pierre Poilievre (Conservative Party). Jagmeet Singh (New Democratic Party). Pierre Trudeau (Liberal Party).
Justin Trudeau (Liberal Party). (correct answer)
46. What do you call the Sovereign's representative in the provinces? Premier. Member of the Legislative Assembly. Lieutenant-Governor. Senator.
Lieutenant-Governor. (correct answer)
70. What is the name of the Governor General? David Johnston. Mary Simon. Richard Wagner. Julie Payette
Mary Simon. (correct answer)
61. What is meant by the equality of women and men? Men and women are equal under the law. Men and women must both do housework. Women may now go to school and enter the professional workforce. A woman may now become Prime Minister.
Men and women are equal under the law. (correct answer)
24. Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Freedom of speech, Right to own land, and Right to a fair trial. Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights. Right to ski anywhere in Canada, Moving rights, and Right to public assembly. Right to vote, Right to speak publicly, and Security rights.
Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights. (correct answer)
3. Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War? 7000. 8 million. About 60,000. More than 600,000.
More than 600,000. (correct answer)
27. Name two responsibilities of the federal government. National defence and firefighting. National defence and foreign policy. Citizenship and highways. Recycling and education.
National defence and foreign policy. (correct answer)
39. What are the three main types of industry in Canada? Natural resources, tourism and service industries.. Tourism, services and manufacturing. Natural resources, tourism and manufacturing. Natural resources, manufacturing and services.
Natural resources, manufacturing and services. (correct answer)
35. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities? - Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) and Quebec (Quebec). - Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown). - Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Quebec (Quebec). - Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Quebec (Quebec City)and Ontario (Toronto).
Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown). (correct answer)
50. What does the "right to a secret ballot" mean? No one should tell you where to vote A secret vote used by politicians when they are voting on sensitive topics No one can watch your vote and no one should look at how you voted Your right to vote in secret on who to appoint to the Senate
No one can watch your vote and no one should look at how you voted (correct answer)
87. When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election? Your employer. No one. A police officer. An Elections Canada official.
No one. (correct answer)
91. When is Remembrance Day celebrated? July 1st October 1st. November 11th. December 25th
November 11th. (correct answer)
9. Give the first line of Canada's national anthem? O Canada! Our home and native land! O Canada! Our province and native land! O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! Our home and native land! (correct answer)
79. What song is Canada's national anthem? God Save the King. O Canada. Star Spangled Banner. Amazing Grace.
O Canada. (correct answer)
22. Name six responsibilities of citizenship. Getting a job, making money, raising a family, paying taxes, mowing your lawn, voting in provincial elections. Voting in municipal elections only, joining a political party, getting a job, obeying the law, driving safely, picking up litter. Caring for the environment, not littering, paying taxes, obeying the law, helping others, respecting others. Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment.
Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment. (correct answer)
92. When must federal elections be held? About every 4 years. On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election. Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election. When the MPs want a new Prime Minister.
On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election. (correct answer)
34. What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities? Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto). Quebec (Quebec City) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown). Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City). Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba Winnipeg).
Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City). (correct answer)
30. One third of all Canadians live in which province? Quebec. Ontario. Northwest Territories. Manitoba.
Ontario. (correct answer)
40. What are the three parts of Parliament? The Sovereign, Governor General and Prime Minister. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate. The King, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate. The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate.
The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate. (correct answer)
14. How is the government formed after a federal election? The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The King chooses the Prime Minister from this party Ordinarily, the party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister. The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The King then chooses the Prime Minister.
Ordinarily, the party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister. (correct answer)
63. What is the capital city of Canada? Ottawa. Toronto. Montreal. Hull.
Ottawa. (correct answer)
95. Where are the Parliament Buildings located? Ottawa. Quebec City. Hull. Toronto.
Ottawa. (correct answer)
60. What is Canada's system of government called? Dictatorship. Parliamentary government. Military Rule. Communism.
Parliamentary government. (correct answer)
84. What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship? Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian. Pledge to be faithful to the King. Promise to observe the laws of Canada. Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.
Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian. (correct answer)
96. Where do most French-speaking Canadians live? Ontario. Nova Scotia. Quebec. Prince Edward Island.
Quebec. (correct answer)
62. What is the "head tax"? Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada. Fee charged for anyone entering Canada after 1900. A tax imposed on beer beginning in 1867. Fee charged for moving westward in the early 1900s.
Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada. (correct answer)
97. Where does Canada rank in the world's largest countries? First Second Third Fourth
Second (correct answer)
11. How are Senators chosen? By the Governor General of Canada. By the Premiers of all provinces. Appointed by the King. Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. (correct answer)
19. In what industry do most Canadians work? Natural resources Tourism. Service. Manufacturing.
Service. (correct answer)
56. What is a major river in Quebec? Fraser River St. Lawrence River Niagara Hudson's Bay.
St. Lawrence River (correct answer)
54. What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights Americans fought the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec
The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America (correct answer)
76. What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians? The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights. The Canadian Charter of Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (correct answer)
98. Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people? The Constitutional Act of 1867. The Constitutional Act of 1791. The Constitutional Act of 1982. The Constitutional Act of 2010.
The Constitutional Act of 1791. (correct answer)
18. In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called? The West Movement. The Revolution. The Quiet Revolution. La Francophonie.
The Quiet Revolution. (correct answer)
64. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister? The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies. The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government. The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms. The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government. (correct answer)
83. What was the Women's Suffrage Movement? The effort by women to achieve the right to vote. The effort by women to participate in military service. An unsuccessful movement to get husbands to do housework. The effort by women to be in Parliament.
The effort by women to achieve the right to vote. (correct answer)
15. How is the Prime Minister chosen? The King appoints the Prime Minister. The Governor General with the Senate appoint the Prime Minister. The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister. The MPs vote on the Prime Minister.
The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister. (correct answer)
52. What does the term "responsible government" mean? Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting. The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister. The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern. All Canadians are responsible for each other.
The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern. (correct answer)
2. After a federal election, which party forms the new government? The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power. The King himself picks any party to run the government. The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body. The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power. (correct answer)
44. What did the Fathers of Confederation do? They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada They were explorers who formed an expedition to survey Northern Canada They formed a republic state in Canada They were a group of politicians that tried to unite Canada to the United States
They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada (correct answer)
74. What is the role of the Opposition parties? To assist the Prime Minister. To sign bills. To oppose or try to improve government proposals. To put forward bills to be passed.
To oppose or try to improve government proposals. (correct answer)
69. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy? To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II. To celebrate Confederation. To honour Prime Ministers who have died. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day. (correct answer)
73. What is the role of the courts in Canada? To enforce the law. To guide people in our society. To settle disputes. To express values and beliefs of Canadians.
To settle disputes. (correct answer)
100. Which country borders Canada on the south? United States of America. Central America. Mexico. Washington.
United States of America. (correct answer)
42. What country is Canada's largest trading partner? Mexico. United States of America. China. Japan.
United States of America. (correct answer)
43. What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize? Easy access to the West Coast. What can be achieved by working together. Unity. Ribbons of steel.
Unity. (correct answer)
67. What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive? Purple Cross. Badge of Courage. Order of Merit. Victoria Cross.
Victoria Cross. (correct answer)
7. Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community. Mind your own business. Have a party. Keep your property tidy. Volunteer.
Volunteer. (correct answer)
90. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate? June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation. August 8th of each year to celebrate the joining of British Columbia to Confederation. We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year. May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria.
We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year. (correct answer)
57. What is a majority government? When the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commons When the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons. When the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate. When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. (correct answer)
51. What does the Canadian flag look like? Red and white with provincial emblems. Red and white with a beaver. White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre. Red with a white maple leaf.
White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre. (correct answer)
16. In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct? No, police service and conduct is not open to discussion with Canadians. Yes, you can question their service but not their conduct. Yes, you can question their conduct but not their service. Yes, if you feel the need to.
Yes, if you feel the need to. (correct answer)
36. What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities? Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory ( Whitehorse). Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau). Northwest Territories (Yellowknife). Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).
Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit). (correct answer)
