New Canadian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 3

1) What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

• Promise to observe the laws of Canada
• Pledge to be faithful to the Queen
• Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian
• Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen

2) When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

• 1962
• 1992
• 1982
• 1942

3) Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• Yukon Territory
• Newfoundland and Labrador

4) What is the role of the courts in Canada?

• To settle disputes
• To guide people in our society
• To enforce the law
• To express values and beliefs of Canadians

5) What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

• Order of Merit
• Badge of Courage
• Victoria Cross
• None of the above

6) What is the "Head Tax"?

• A tax imposed on beer beginning in 1867
• Fee charged for moving westward in the early 1900s
• Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada
• Fee charged for anyone entering Canada after 1900

7) Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?

• Provincial and territorial governments
• Municipal governments
• Band chiefs and councillors
• Federal government

8) Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

• 9 million
• About 6,000
• More than 600,000
• About 6,00

9) What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?

• Doing laundry and keeping the house clean
• Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities
• Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation
• Buying a house and a TV

10) What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

• Natural resources, tourism and service industries
• Natural resources, manufacturing and services
• Natural resources, tourism and manufacturing
• Tourism, services and manufacturing

11) In Canada, are you obliged to tell others how you voted?

• If your family would like to know how you voted, yes
• If the Lieutenant Governor asks, yes
• No but you may choose to discuss how you voted with others
• If your Member of Parliament asks, yes

12) When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

• May 11th
• November 11th
• June 11th
• August 11th

13) What is a voter information card?

• A form that lets you know your voting time
• Tells you what province to vote in
• Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district
• A form that tells you when and where to vote

14) What are the two official languages of Canada?

• English and Japanese
• English and Irish
• English and Russian
• English and French

15) What is Canada's national winter sport?

• Football
• Hockey
• Cricket
• Baseball

16) Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

• Vote, join a political party, get a job, obey the law, drive safely, pick up litter
• Get a job, make money, raise a family, pay taxes, mow your lawn, vote
• Vote, help others, care for our heritage and environment, obey Canada's laws, respect the rights of others, eliminate injustice
• Care for the environment, don't litter, pay taxes, obey the law, help others, respect others

17) What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

• Bud the Spud
• O Canada
• God Save the Queen (or King)
• The Star-Spangled Banner

18) Where are the Parliament Buildings located?

• Toronto
• Hull
• Ottawa
• Quebec City

19) What is the capital city of Canada?

• Hull
• Montreal
• Ottawa
• Toronto

20) What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

• The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament
• Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution
• The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada
• The sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law