Free Canadian Citizenship Mock Test Practice 2
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The mock test 2 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 mock test 2 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.
In what year was the Old Age Security program introduced?
1927.
1940.
1965.
1980.
The Old Age Pensions Act, which laid the initial groundwork for the modern Old Age Security system, was originally enacted in 1927.
What voting options are available if you cannot vote on election day?
They must skip voting altogether.
They can vote at advance polls or by special ballot.
They can cast a ballot at any time during election week.
They must submit an excuse to the National Census Bureau.
Eligible voters who cannot vote on election day can vote ahead of time at designated advance polls or apply to vote by a special mail-in ballot.
Which First Nations allied with the French against the Iroquois?
The Algonquin and Montagnais.
The Huron.
Both the Algonquin and Huron.
The Algonquin, Montagnais, and Huron.
The French colony secured vital fur-trade networks by aligning themselves with the Algonquin, Montagnais, and Huron against the Iroquois Confederacy.
Who does the Governor General normally appoint as Prime Minister?
The long-serving Leader of the Opposition.
The non-partisan Speaker of the House of Commons.
The political leader of the party with the most seats.
The appointed government Leader in the Senate.
The Governor General calls upon the leader of the political party that wins the highest number of seats in the House of Commons to serve as Prime Minister.
Which war is linked to General Sir Arthur Currie's maple leaf cap badge?
The Napoleonic Wars.
The American Civil War.
The First World War.
The Korean War.
Sir Arthur Currie, Canada's greatest soldier of the First World War, wore a distinctive maple leaf cap badge on his military uniform.
How is Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope kept alive today?
Through yearly fundraising events in his name.
By organizing marathons for cancer survivors only.
Through a continuous global wheelchair tour.
By publishing a new biography about his life annually.
Terry Fox's legendary multi-provincial run lives on through the annual Terry Fox Run, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for cancer research.
What was the main political cause of the 1837–1838 rebellions?
Sudden economic instability.
Widespread religious conflicts.
An unexpected external invasion.
Slow progress toward responsible democracy.
Reformers in both Upper and Lower Canada felt that democratic progress was too sluggish and that the ruling elites held too much unchecked power.
Which democratic body do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
The Senate.
The House of Lords.
The House of Representatives.
The House of Commons.
Canadians vote to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their local ridings within the federal House of Commons.
Which Canadian pioneers discovered insulin in 1921?
Alexander Fleming and Joseph Lister.
Marie and Pierre Curie.
Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.
Sir Frederick Banting of Toronto and Charles Best discovered insulin, a landmark medical breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize.
How was the Canadian Constitution officially patriated in 1982, regarding the consensus of the provinces?
It was amended with the consensus of all ten provinces.
It was amended without the agreement of Quebec.
Quebec single-handedly drafted the entire framework.
Quebec initially approved but later withdrew its signature in 1985.
In 1982, the British North America Act was amended and replaced by the Constitution Act without the formal consent of the province of Quebec.
What Canadian capital was torched by the Americans in 1813?
York.
Montreal.
Quebec.
Halifax.
During the War of 1812, American troops attacked and burned the Parliament Buildings and Government House in the town of York (now Toronto).
Which court has the final authority in Canada's justice system?
The Federal Court of Canada.
The Court of King's Bench.
The Supreme Court of Canada.
The Provincial Appeal Court.
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the land and serves as the ultimate arbiter of legal and constitutional matters.
What is the official date Canada became a self-governing Dominion?
July 1, 1867.
July 1, 1868.
July 1, 1869.
July 1, 1870.
On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was officially born under the British North America Act, a date now celebrated as Canada Day.
What is the final step for a bill to become law?
Executive approval by the Prime Minister.
Receiving Royal Assent.
Unanimous approval by the Supreme Court.
A national public referendum.
A bill must pass both the House of Commons and the Senate, and then receive Royal Assent from the Governor General to become law.
Who founded the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873?
Sir John A. Macdonald.
Louis Riel.
Gabriel Dumont.
David Thompson.
Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald established the NWMP in 1873 to enforce federal authority, secure the West, and maintain law and order.
Which of the following is a federal government responsibility?
Social and community health.
Municipal recycling programs.
Regional snow removal.
National foreign policy.
The federal government holds explicit constitutional authority over national and international matters, including defense, currency, and foreign policy.
Who is responsible for the National Register of Electors?
The National Census Bureau.
Elections Canada.
The Federal Voting Commission.
The Citizens Register Agency.
Elections Canada is the completely neutral, non-partisan agency of Parliament that prepares and maintains accurate up-to-date voter lists.
What advantage does Canada's federal system give the provinces?
It forces them to standardize all local policies nationally.
It severely limits policy variations across the country.
It allows them to experiment with diverse local policies.
It excludes the federal government's constitutional influence.
Canadian federalism gives provinces the autonomy to experiment with diverse social policies (such as health and education) tailored to regional needs.
Who refused to surrender Quebec to the British in 1690?
Sir Guy Carleton.
Count Frontenac.
Pierre Le Moyne.
Joseph Brant.
Count Frontenac, the Governor of New France, famously rejected the surrender demand made by Sir William Phips at Quebec in 1690.
What is the constitutional role of the Prime Minister of Canada?
Head of State.
Head of Government.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Commander-in-Chief of the Forces.
In Canada's constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign (King or Queen) serves as the Head of State, while the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.