Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 14
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on 4 core areas: History & Identity, Government & Elections, The Justice System, and Our Economy & Regions. (Click to view complete list of topics )
- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
- Who We Are
- Canada’s History
- Modern Canada
- How Canadians Govern Themselves
- Federal Elections
- The Justice System
- Canadian Symbols
- Canada’s Economy
- Canada’s Regions
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The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions.
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Reminder: To pass your real Canadian citizenship test, you will need to score at least 75% (15 of 20) in 45 minutes.
What did Joseph-Armand Bombardier invent?
The snowmobile.
The microwave oven.
The modern bicycle.
The electronic television.
In 1937, Joseph-Armand Bombardier invented the snowmobile, a lightweight winter vehicle designed to travel over snow, especially useful in remote areas of Canada.
What is Upper Canada known as today?
Quebec.
Ontario.
Nova Scotia.
New Brunswick.
Upper Canada was renamed Ontario after Confederation and is now one of Canada's provinces.
Which nation fought Napoleon and protected Canada during the War of 1812?
France.
The United States.
Spain.
The United Kingdom.
Great Britain (the United Kingdom) fought Napoleon in Europe, while successfully defending British North America from American invasion.
What are Canadian federal electoral districts commonly called?
Counties.
Provinces.
Ridings.
Divisions.
Canada is divided into geographic federal electoral districts, which are also universally known as "ridings" or constituencies.
Which of the following is true about Canadian Senators?
They serve until age 75.
They are elected by the public.
They are appointed by provincial premiers.
They serve for life with no retirement age.
Senators are appointed and serve until age 75, not elected.
Which two chambers must pass a bill before it becomes law?
The Senate and the House of Commons.
The Cabinet and the Supreme Court.
The provinces and territories.
The House of Commons and the courts.
A bill must be approved by both chambers of Parliament: the Senate and the House of Commons.
How long is a Lieutenant Governor appointed for?
2 years.
4 years.
7 years.
5 years.
A Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for a term of five years.
Which of the following forces serves as the official national police force of Canada?
The RCMP.
The Toronto Police Service.
The Vancouver Police Department.
The Quebec Provincial Police.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is Canada's national police force and one of the country's most iconic symbols.
What is the highest honour available to Canadians?
Order of Canada.
Medal of Bravery.
Order of Military Merit.
Victoria Cross (V.C.).
The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.
What is Lower Canada known as today?
Quebec.
Manitoba.
Prince Edward Island.
British Columbia.
Lower Canada later became Quebec and is now one of Canada's provinces, with a strong French-speaking heritage.
What is the Canada–US air defence partnership called?
NATO.
NORAD.
The Warsaw Pact.
SEATO.
Created in 1957, NORAD stands for the North American Aerospace Defence Command, a joint military radar and air defense shield.
How did West Coast Indigenous peoples preserve fish?
By freezing and salting.
By boiling and storing underground.
By burying in clay pots.
By drying and smoking.
West Coast Indigenous peoples preserved fish by drying and smoking.
What are the responsibilities of an elected Member of Parliament (MP)?
To debate and pass laws.
To approve and carefully monitor public expenditures.
To keep the sitting government strictly accountable.
All of the above.
Elected MPs carry out all three central tasks—lawmaking, spending oversight, and government accountability—inside the House of Commons.
What is the main cause of multiculturalism in Canada since the 19th century?
Mass international immigration.
Rapid local industrialization.
Continued colonial settlement.
Isolated technological advancements.
Canada’s diverse multicultural identity gained new impetus and expansion as a direct result of 19th- and 20th-century immigration waves.
What reforms did Lord Durham recommend after the Rebellions of 1837–1838?
Immediate and unconditional independence.
Direct colonial merger and responsible government.
Continued aggressive colonial expansion.
Absolute and total direct monarchical rule.
Lord Durham recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged and granted "responsible government," meaning ministers must have the support of the majority of elected representatives.
What cases are heard in provincial courts?
Complex federal government matters.
Serious federal constitutional challenges.
Lesser offenses and summary convictions.
Final Supreme Court of Canada appeals.
Provincial courts deal with most everyday legal matters, including minor criminal offences, traffic violations, and summary conviction cases, while more serious and constitutional matters go to higher courts.
Which stage of a bill involves clause-by-clause study by a committee?
The First Reading.
The Second Reading.
The Royal Assent.
The Committee Stage.
At the Committee Stage, members examine a bill line by line and clause by clause to propose specific changes or amendments.
What details are provided on a voter information card?
A full list of registered candidates.
The exact details of when and where to vote.
Direct political party recommendations.
The local polling station's layout history.
Sent out before an election, the voter information card tells an eligible citizen exactly when and where they need to go to cast a ballot.
What is the date of Remembrance Day?
November 10.
November 11.
November 12.
December 11.
On November 11, Canadians observe Remembrance Day to honor the memory of those who served and died in military conflicts.
Who suggested the term “Dominion of Canada” in 1864?
Sir Leonard Tilley.
Sir John A. Macdonald.
George-Étienne Cartier.
Lord Durham.
Sir Leonard Tilley, a Father of Confederation from New Brunswick, suggested the term “Dominion of Canada” in 1864.