Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 14
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1.Who represents the Sovereign in each province?
- AThe Mayor
- BThe Lieutenant Governor
- CThe Premier
- DThe Commissioner
In each of the ten provinces the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)
2.In which naval campaign did the Royal Canadian Navy see its finest hour?
- AThe Battle of Trafalgar
- BThe Battle of the Plains of Abraham
- CThe Battle of the Atlantic
- DThe Battle of Britain
The Royal Canadian Navy saw its finest hour in the Battle of the Atlantic, protecting convoys of merchant ships against German submarines. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
3.What is the role of the opposition parties?
- ATo appoint senators
- BTo administer the government departments
- CTo peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
- DTo grant royal assent
The role of opposition parties is to peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals. (After an election: government and opposition)
4.What is the capital of British Columbia?
- AKelowna
- BWhistler
- CVancouver
- DVictoria
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. (The West Coast)
5.Which level of government is responsible for criminal law?
- AThe federal government
- BThe courts alone
- CThe provinces
- DMunicipal governments
The federal government takes responsibility for defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law and citizenship. (Canada as a federal state)
6.What does the guide say work contributes to?
- AFaster processing of an application for citizenship
- BA reduction in the income tax a person owes
- CEligibility to vote in federal and provincial elections
- DPersonal dignity and self-respect, and Canada’s prosperity
Work contributes to personal dignity and self-respect, and to Canada's prosperity. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
7.What did the War of 1812 ensure?
- AThat the Hudson’s Bay Company would keep its monopoly
- BThat Britain would abolish slavery
- CThat Quebec would keep its civil law
- DThat Canada would remain independent of the United States
The War of 1812 ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States. (The War of 1812)
8.Which part of the original Parliament building survived the 1916 fire?
- AThe Senate chamber
- BThe Peace Tower
- CThe Centre Block
- DThe Library
The Library is the only part of the original Parliament building remaining. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
9.Which of these is a provincial responsibility?
- AEducation
- BNational defence
- CForeign policy
- DCurrency
The provinces are responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways. (Canada as a federal state)
10.In which year did Ottawa formally apologise to former residential school students?
- A2008
- B1988
- C2012
- D1998
In 2008 Ottawa formally apologized to the former students of residential schools. (Aboriginal peoples)
11.Name two Canadian symbols.
- AThe maple leaf and the beaver
- BThe eagle and the oak
- CThe thistle and the rose
- DThe lion and the unicorn
The Canadian coat of arms contains symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple leaves. (Other Canadian symbols)
12.After whom was Alberta named?
- APrincess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria
- BLord Strathcona, who drove the last spike
- CPrince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria
- DQueen Victoria herself, who chose the name
Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. (The Prairie Provinces)
13.How much of Canada’s manufactured goods do Ontario and Quebec produce together?
- AMore than three-quarters
- BMore than one-tenth
- CMore than half
- DMore than one-quarter
Ontario and Quebec together produce more than three-quarters of all Canadian manufactured goods. (Central Canada)
14.Which responsibilities are shared between the federal government and the provinces?
- AAgriculture and immigration
- BCriminal law and citizenship
- CDefence and foreign policy
- DCurrency and navigation
The federal government and the provinces share jurisdiction over agriculture and immigration. (Canada as a federal state)
15.Which war did over 7,000 Canadians volunteer for between 1899 and 1902?
- AThe Korean War
- BThe South African War
- CThe First World War
- DThe Crimean War
Over 7,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the South African War of 1899-1902, popularly known as the Boer War, and over 260 died. (The First World War)
16.What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?
- ASaint John
- BHalifax
- CSt. John’s
- DCharlottetown
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. (The Atlantic Provinces)
17.When was unemployment insurance introduced by the federal government?
- AIn 1934
- BIn 1940
- CIn 1965
- DIn 1927
Unemployment insurance, now called employment insurance, was introduced by the federal government in 1940. (Modern Canada, the Cold War and Quebec)
18.In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
- AOnly where you have a lawyer present with you
- BOnly through your member of Parliament in Ottawa
- CNo — questioning an officer’s conduct is an offence
- DYes — almost all forces have a process for bringing concerns
Concerns about police service or conduct are yours to raise. (The police)
19.When did English settlement in Canada begin?
- AIn 1867
- BIn 1534
- CIn 1610
- DIn 1497
English settlement did not begin until 1610. (The first Europeans)
20.About how many communities is First Nations reserve land divided into?
- AAbout 60
- BAbout 600
- CAbout 100
- DAbout 6,000
About half of First Nations people live on reserve land in about 600 communities, and the other half live off-reserve mainly in urban centres. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)