Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test
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Who do Members of Parliament represent?All of the Canadians living in the northOnly Canadians living in Central CanadaEveryone who lives in his or her electoral districtCanadians living in the province in which he/she was elected2.
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?20308178593.
What are the three levels of government in Canada?Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)Federal, Provincial and CityFederal, Territorial and ProvincialFederal, State and Local4.
What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?First Nations, Métis and InuitAcadians, Métis and InuitUnited Empire Loyalists, Métis and InuitInuit, Métis and Acadians5.
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?18671905198218786.
Who are the Acadians?Aboriginal people of the arcticFrench-speaking Catholics living in OntarioThe descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604English speaking refugees who settled in Louisiana7.
Where are the Parliament Buildings located?OttawaQuebec CityHullToronto8.
Who are the Quebecers?European settlers in the 1600sDescendants of the French colonistsDescendants of the AnglophonesPeople of Quebec9.
Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?Napoleon’s fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the warThe USA became independent from the British Empire after the warThe USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United StatesCanada joined the United States after the war10.
What is the government of all of Canada called?National assemblyLegislatureFederalCouncil11.
Name two responsibilities of the federal government.National defence and firefightingNational defence and foreign policyCitizenship and highwaysRecycling and education12.
In what industry do most Canadians work?Natural resourcesTourismServiceManufacturing13.
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)14.
Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?The federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian cultureThe schools were poorly funded and inflicted hardship on the studentsThe schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal peopleAboriginal language and cultural practices were mostly prohibited15.
List four rights Canadian citizens have.Right to have a job, vote, drive, go to schoolRight to go to school, work, have a bank account, travelRight to travel, live anywhere, work anywhere, get marriedRight to challenge unlawful detention, vote, apply for a Canadian passport, enter and leave Canada freely16.
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?The candidate's nameThe number for the candidateAn 'X'The voter's name17.
Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?It enhances our standard of livingIt makes it easier for us to travel to foreign countriesIt enhances our economy and raises our standard of livingIt brings in cheaper goods18.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?Louis RielSir John A. MacdonaldLester B. PearsonAbraham Lincoln19.
What does Confederation mean?The United States Confederate soldiers came to CanadaJoining of communities to become a provinceJoining of suburbs to form a large cityJoining of provinces to make a new country20.
What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?Roman CatholicMuslimJewishHindu
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