New Canadian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 1

1) Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

• 8
• 6
• 15
• 10

2) How are Members of Parliament chosen?

• Appointed by the Queen
• Elected by Canadian citizens
• Appointed by the Prime Minister
• All of the above

3) How are Senators chosen?

• Appointed by the Queen
• They are chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
• By the Premiers of all provinces
• By the Governor General of Canada

4) What are the three levels of government in Canada?

• Federal, Provincial and City
• Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)
• Federal, Territorial and Provincial
• Federal, State and Local

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

• Prairie provinces
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• British Columbia

6) What song is Canada's national anthem?

• Star Spangled Banner
• God Save the Queen
• Amazing Grace
• O Canada

7) Which was the last province to join Canada?

• Alberta
• Newfoundland
• Saskatchewan
• British Columbia

8) In what industry do most Canadians work?

• Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Service
• None of the above

9) Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Equality rights and to care for Canada's heritage
• Freedom of religion and freedom of speech
• Basic freedoms and obey laws
• None of the above

10) Maya is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up job at par with a man?

• Equal pay for equal work
• Equality of all races
• Equality of women and men
• Equal rights

11) The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means:

• From sea to sea
• From the ocean to the sea
• From the sea to the ends of the earth
• From the water to the earth

12) Name the five regions of Canada

• Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and British Columbia
• Midwest, North, South, East, Central
• West, Central, East, Prairies and Territories
• Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and North

13) What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

• The number for the candidate
• The candidate's name
• An 'X'
• The voter's name

14) Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

• The party with the second most MP's
• Any independent candidate
• The party receiving the least votes
• The party the Prime Minister selects

15) What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?

• Go to the police station
• Call Elections Canada or visit their website
• Call your Member of Parliament
• Assume you cannot vote

16) What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

• Unity
• Easy access to the West Coast
• Ribbons of steel
• None of the above

17) What is Canada's system of government called?

• Parliamentary government
• Dictatorship
• Military Rule
• Communism

18) What year was Confederation?

• 1967
• 1867
• 1837
• 1894

19) When date did Nunavut become a territory?

• January 1st, 1999
• August 1st, 1999
• May 1st, 1999
• April 1st, 1999

20) Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

• A Canadian citizen who is 15 years old
• Any man who is at least 21 years old
• Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old
• None of the above