Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 10
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1.Which fundamental freedom covers the right to form and belong to organisations?
- AFreedom of conscience and religion
- BFreedom of association
- CFreedom of expression
- DFreedom of peaceful assembly
Freedom of association is a fundamental freedom in the Charter. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
2.At which stage is a bill studied clause by clause?
- AFirst reading
- BThird reading
- CCommittee stage
- DReport stage
At committee stage committee members study the bill clause by clause. (Parliament and how a bill becomes law)
3.What does the interplay between the three branches help to secure?
- AThe neutrality of the Governor General
- BThe rights and freedoms of Canadians
- CThe independence of the provinces
- DThe supremacy of Parliament
The interplay between the three branches of government helps to secure the rights and freedoms of Canadians. (Three facts about Canada’s system of government)
4.Which phrase from Canada’s original constitutional document describes its institutions?
- AOrdered Liberty and Fair Play
- BPeace, Order and Good Government
- CLife, Liberty and Property
- DFrom Sea to Sea
Peace, Order and Good Government is a key phrase in Canada's original constitutional document of 1867, the British North America Act. (Canada’s three founding peoples)
5.When you go to vote on election day, what do you do with the ballot?
- ASign your name beside your chosen candidate
- BWrite the candidate’s name on a blank slip
- CTick every candidate you would accept
- DMark an X in the circle next to the candidate of your choice
Cannot make election day, or would rather not? Advance polls and the special ballot are the alternatives. (Voting procedures)
6.Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
- AThe Prime Minister
- BThe Speaker of the Senate
- CThe Governor General
- DThe Chief Justice
The Sovereign is represented in Canada by the Governor General. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)
7.Who discovered insulin?
- AMatthew Evans and Henry Woodward
- BDr. Wilder Penfield and Dr. John A. Hopps
- CAlexander Graham Bell and Reginald Fessenden
- DSir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Sir Frederick Banting of Toronto and Charles Best discovered insulin, a hormone to treat diabetes. (Canadian achievements and inventions)
8.How are senators chosen?
- AThey are elected by the voters of each province
- BThey are chosen by the premiers of the provinces and territories
- CThey are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
- DThey are appointed by the Supreme Court of Canada
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister and serve until age 75. (Parliament and how a bill becomes law)
9.What two levels of government did the Fathers of Confederation create?
- AFederal and municipal
- BFederal and provincial
- CProvincial and municipal
- DImperial and colonial
Confederation created two levels of government: federal and provincial. (Confederation)
10.What role does the Sovereign play in Canada?
- AA non-partisan role as the focus of citizenship and allegiance
- BThe role of chief justice of the Supreme Court
- CThe role of leader of the governing party
- DThe role of head of government, directing policy
The Sovereign is a part of Parliament and plays an important non-partisan role as the focus of citizenship and allegiance. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
11.What is Canada’s judicial system founded on in criminal matters?
- AThe presumption of innocence
- BTrial by the Governor General
- CThe presumption of guilt
- DDecisions of elected representatives
Presumption of innocence underpins criminal matters: guilt has to be proven. (The justice system)
12.What did Major-General Robert Ross burn in 1814?
- AGovernment House in Halifax
- BFort Garry
- CThe White House
- DThe Parliament Buildings at York
In retaliation in 1814 Major-General Robert Ross led an expedition that burned down the White House in Washington. (The War of 1812)
13.From what age should Canadians participate by voting?
- A21
- B25
- C18
- D16
It is important for Canadians aged 18 or more to participate in their democracy by voting in federal, provincial or territorial and municipal elections. (Three facts about Canada’s system of government)
14.During which monarch’s reign did Confederation take place?
- AQueen Victoria
- BKing George III
- CQueen Elizabeth II
- DKing George V
Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867, during Queen Victoria's reign. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
15.When is Labour Day?
- AThe first Monday of September
- BThe Monday preceding 25 May
- C1 May
- DThe second Monday of October
Labour Day is the first Monday of September. (National holidays and important dates)
16.What happened to Louis Riel after the 1885 rebellion?
- AHe took his seat in Parliament
- BHe was exiled to the United States
- CHe was pardoned and became a premier
- DHe was put on trial and executed for high treason
A second rebellion in 1885 in present-day Saskatchewan led to Riel's trial and execution for high treason. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)
17.Which flag is Canada’s official Royal Flag?
- AThe maple leaf flag
- BThe Canadian Red Ensign
- CThe Union Jack
- DThe Royal Arms of Canada
The Union Jack is Canada's official Royal Flag. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
18.In which year was the North West Mounted Police established?
- A1869
- B1867
- C1873
- D1885
Prime Minister Macdonald established the North West Mounted Police in 1873. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)
19.What are laws passed by a municipal council called?
- AOrders in Council
- BBy-laws
- COrdinances of the Crown
- DStatutes
By-laws are what a municipal council passes, and they bind only the local community. (Provincial, territorial and municipal government)
20.How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?
- ASeven
- BNine
- CEleven
- DFive
The Supreme Court of Canada has nine judges appointed by the Governor General. (The justice system)