Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 2
20 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready.
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1.By what other name is Magna Carta known?
- AThe Charter of Rights
- BThe British North America Act
- CThe Constitution Act
- DThe Great Charter of Freedoms
Magna Carta was signed in 1215 in England and is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms. (Where Canadian rights come from)
2.In which year was Nunavut established?
- A1870
- B1999
- C1949
- D1898
Nunavut was established in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)
3.Which is the second-longest river system in North America?
- AThe Yukon River
- BThe St. Lawrence River
- CThe Mackenzie River
- DThe Fraser River
At 4,200 kilometres the Mackenzie is North America's second-longest river system, after the Mississippi. (The Northern Territories)
4.What is due process?
- AThe right to be tried by a jury of twelve citizens
- BThe right to legal aid where you cannot pay a lawyer
- CThe right to question the police about their conduct
- DThe principle that government must respect all a person’s legal rights
Due process is the principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law. (The justice system)
5.How do the rules for provincial and municipal elections compare with federal ones?
- AThey are held by secret ballot, but the rules are not the same
- BThey are identical to the rules for federal elections
- CThey do not use a secret ballot, unlike federal ones
- DThey are set for every province by Elections Canada
Provincial, territorial and municipal elections are held by secret ballot, but the rules are not the same as those for federal elections. (Provincial, territorial and municipal government)
6.Which court handles civil cases involving small sums of money?
- AThe Court of Queen’s Bench
- BThe Federal Court
- CA small claims court
- DA family court
There are also provincial courts for lesser offences, family courts, traffic courts and small claims courts. (The justice system)
7.As Head of the Commonwealth, how many other nations does the Sovereign link Canada to?
- A73
- B53
- C33
- D13
As Head of the Commonwealth the Sovereign links Canada to 53 other nations. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
8.Which of these is listed as a citizenship responsibility?
- ALearning both of Canada’s official languages
- BBuying Canadian products wherever possible
- CBelonging to a trade union or professional body
- DProtecting and enjoying Canada’s heritage and environment
Protecting and enjoying Canada's heritage and environment is a responsibility of citizenship. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
9.What are your options if you cannot vote on election day?
- AVote by telephone
- BVote at the advance polls or by special ballot
- CAsk a family member to vote for you
- DApply for an exemption from voting
Cannot make election day, or would rather not? Advance polls and the special ballot are the alternatives. (Voting procedures)
10.How many Canadians served in the First World War?
- AMore than one million
- BMore than 600,000
- CMore than 6,000
- DMore than 60,000
More than 600,000 Canadians served in the First World War, most of them volunteers, out of a population of eight million. (The First World War)
11.Which national park was established in Alberta in 1885?
- AWood Buffalo National Park
- BBanff National Park
- CJasper National Park
- DLake Louise National Park
Alberta has five national parks, including Banff National Park, established in 1885. (The Prairie Provinces)
12.On which bill does Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s portrait appear?
- AThe $10 bill
- BThe $100 bill
- CThe $20 bill
- DThe $5 bill
Sir Wilfrid Laurier's portrait is on the $5 bill. (The Canadian Pacific Railway and westward growth)
13.Which is Canada’s capital city?
- AToronto
- BQuébec City
- COttawa
- DMontreal
Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
14.Which of these is a source of Canadian law?
- AThe constitution of the United States
- BRoman canon law
- CThe civil code of France
- DThe Treaty of Versailles
Sources of Canadian law: Acts of Parliament and of the provincial legislatures, English common law, French civil law, and Britain's unwritten constitution. (Where Canadian rights come from)
15.What are the three branches of government?
- AThe Sovereign, the Senate and the Commons
- BThe Cabinet, the Commons and the courts
- CThe Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial
- DThe federal, provincial and municipal
The three branches of government are the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. (Three facts about Canada’s system of government)
16.How many Canadians have received the Victoria Cross since 1854?
- A196
- B96
- C69
- D9
The Victoria Cross has been awarded to 96 Canadians since 1854. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
17.What is the status of the three northern territories?
- AThey have the same status as provinces
- BThey are municipalities of the Northwest Territories
- CThey are governed directly from Ottawa
- DThey are not provinces but carry out many of the same functions
The three northern territories do not have the status of provinces, but their governments and assemblies carry out many of the same functions. (Canada as a federal state)
18.What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card?
- ACall your local elections office to check you are on the voters’ list
- BAsk your member of Parliament in Ottawa to register you
- CGo to any polling station and vote without one
- DWait until the next general election is called
If you do not receive a voter information card you should call your local elections office. (Voting procedures)
19.What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
- ACharlottetown
- BHalifax
- CSt. John’s
- DSaint John
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. (The Atlantic Provinces)
20.From which legal tradition does habeas corpus come to Canada?
- AEnglish common law
- BFrench civil law
- CAboriginal customary law
- DInternational treaty law
Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state, comes from English common law. (Where Canadian rights come from)