Rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Practice questions
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1.In which year was Magna Carta signed?
- A1791
- B1215
- C1867
- D1982
Magna Carta was signed in 1215 in England and is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms. (Where Canadian rights come from)
2.What standing do French and English have in Parliament?
- AEqual status
- BEach province decides which applies
- CEnglish takes precedence
- DFrench takes precedence
Official language rights give French and English equal status in Parliament and throughout the government. (Other rights in the Charter)
3.Which two principles does the Charter say Canada is founded upon?
- ALiberty, equality and fraternity
- BLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- CPeace, order and good government
- DThe supremacy of God and the rule of law
The Charter begins with the words that Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
4.Freedom of expression in the Charter expressly includes which freedoms?
- AFreedom of assembly and of association
- BFreedom of religion and of conscience
- CFreedom of movement and of trade
- DFreedom of speech and of the press
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press, is a fundamental freedom. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
5.What is meant by the equality of women and men in Canada?
- AEquality applies only to citizens
- BMen and women are equal under the law
- CEach province sets its own rule
- DWomen receive preference in employment
In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
6.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)
7.Which of these is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?
- AServing on a jury when called to do so
- BDonating to a registered charity
- CFlying the flag on Canada Day
- DJoining the Canadian Armed Forces
Obeying the law is a responsibility of citizenship, and one of Canada's founding principles is the rule of law. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
8.What does Discover Canada say about jury service?
- AIt is voluntary for most citizens
- BWhen called to do so, you are legally required to serve
- COnly property owners may be called
- DIt applies to permanent residents but not citizens
When called to serve on a jury you are legally required to serve. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
9.What did the Charter set out to do?
- ASummarize fundamental freedoms while setting out additional rights
- BTransfer power from the provinces to Ottawa
- CReplace the British North America Act of 1867
- DAbolish the monarchy in Canada
The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
10.How does the guide describe multiculturalism?
- AAs a recent policy of the federal government
- BAs a responsibility belonging to the provinces
- CAs a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity
- DAs a feature of the preamble to the Charter
Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. (Other rights in the Charter)
11.Which three services make up the regular Canadian Forces?
- AThe navy, army and air force
- BThe army, RCMP and Coast Guard
- CThe air force, Rangers and reserves
- DThe navy, militia and cadets
Serving in the regular Canadian Forces, made up of the navy, army and air force, is a way to contribute to Canada. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
12.Which right allows a Canadian to apply for a passport?
- AAboriginal peoples’ rights
- BOfficial language rights
- CFreedom of association
- DMobility rights
Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. (Other rights in the Charter)
13.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)
14.How does Canadian law treat so-called honour killings and forced marriage?
- AThose guilty are severely punished under criminal law
- BThey are dealt with by provincial legislatures
- CThey are tolerated as cultural practices
- DThey are civil matters between families
Barbaric cultural practices fall outside Canada's generosity: spousal abuse, honour killings, female genital mutilation and forced marriage among them. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
15.Why does the guide call jury service a privilege?
- AIt exempts a citizen from voting in that year
- BThe justice system depends on impartial juries made up of citizens
- CIt gives citizens access to the courts for their own cases
- DJurors receive a daily allowance for attending
Serving on a jury is a privilege that makes the justice system work, because it depends on impartial juries made up of citizens. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
16.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)
17.In which elections do Canadians have a responsibility to vote?
- AFederal elections only, and no others
- BFederal, provincial or territorial, and local
- CLocal elections only, where they live
- DFederal and provincial, but not local
The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
18.How long is the tradition of ordered liberty that Canadians have inherited?
- AA 40-year-old tradition
- BAn 800-year-old tradition
- CA 400-year-old tradition
- DA 150-year-old tradition
Canadians have an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty. (Where Canadian rights come from)
19.What does the Charter say about Aboriginal peoples’ rights?
- AExisting treaty rights are replaced by the Charter
- BEach province decides which of them are recognised
- CCharter rights will not adversely affect treaty or other Aboriginal rights
- DThey apply only on reserve land, not off-reserve
The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples. (Other rights in the Charter)
20.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)