British Columbia Province Practice Tests - Page 1

1) What document made Confederation legal?

• The British North America Act
• The Citizenship Act
• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• The Immigration Act

2) What is a minority government?

• The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate
• The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons
• The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons
• None of the above

3) What is the highest honour available to Canadians?

• Victoria Medal
• Elizabeth Cross
• Victoria Cross
• The Queen's Medal

4) What did the government do to make immigration to western Canada much easier?

• Offered land at very low cost
• Completed the Canadian Pacific Railway
• Completed the St. Lawrence Waterway
• None of the above

5) When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?

• Late 1600s
• Late 1400s
• Late 1800s
• Late 1500s

6) Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?

• Prairie provinces
• Alberta
• Manitoba
• West Coast

7) Who has the right to vote in a federal election?

• A Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
• A Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old and must work for the government
• A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a member of the Canadian Forces
• None of the above

8) Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?

• Water for agriculture
• Waterways
• Fresh water and waterways
• Fishing

9) What is a trial court sometimes called?

• The Provincial Court
• The Federal Court
• The Court of Queen's (or King's) Bench
• The Small Claims Courts

10) Who do Members of Parliament represent?

• Only Canadians living in Central Canada
• People living in the city in which he/she was elected
• Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district
• All of the Canadians living in his/her province

11) In the Canadian justice system, what are the roles of the courts and the police?

• The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws
• The courts enforce laws and the police settle disputes
• The courts make laws and the police enforce them
• None of the above

12) What do you call the Queen's representative in the provinces?

• Premier
• Lieutenant-Governor
• MP
• MLA

13) What does a Member of Parliament do?

• He or she links Canadians to the federal government
• He or she represents the Queen
• He or she liaises with the municipal government
• None of the above

14) What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card before an election?

• Contact Elections Canada
• Tell the Member of Parliament in your riding
• Give up your right to vote
• None of the above

15) Who is Canada's Head of State?

• A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King)
• Prime Minister
• Members of parliament
• Governor General of Canada

16) What is a responsible government?

• The government is responsible for everything in the country
• The government must resign if it loses a confidence vote in the assembly
• The government is formed by more than two parties in power
• None of the above

17) For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?

• 500 years
• 400 years
• 600 years
• 300 years

18) Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?

• British citizens
• British Immigrants
• Landed immigrants
• Canadian citizens

19) What is the most popular spectator sport of Canada?

• Baseball
• Hockey
• Football
• Cricket

20) When is the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is celebrated?

• 20th May
• 20th June
• 20th November
• 20th December