Free Canadian Citizenship Mock Test Practice 1
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The mock test 1 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 1 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 does the word “Inuit” mean in the Inuktitut language?
People of the snow.
The people.
Strong and free land.
Masters of the river.
In the Inuktitut language, the word "Inuit" translates directly to "the people."
In Canada, are you obliged to tell other people how you voted?
Yes, you must tell your employer.
Yes, if requested by the local police.
No, voting in Canada is strictly confidential by law.
No, unless you vote for the opposition party.
Voting in Canada is completely confidential; a voter's choice is a private matter.
What is the difference between the role of the King and the Prime Minister?
The King runs the country, the Prime Minister is ceremonial.
The King manages municipal cities, the Prime Minister controls provinces.
The King creates laws, the Prime Minister passes them in court.
The King is Head of State, the Prime Minister is Head of Government.
The King is the non-partisan Head of State, while the Prime Minister actually directs and runs the government.
What did the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?
Unity, by connecting Canada from coast to coast.
A physical link to the deep American south.
The complete end of the domestic fur trade.
The industrial separation of the western territories.
The Canadian Pacific Railway was a powerful symbol of unity that physically connected Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
What is the highest military honour that Canadians can receive?
The Order of Canada.
The Victoria Cross.
The Governor General's Medal.
The Confederation Merit Prize.
The Victoria Cross is Canada's highest honor, awarded for supreme bravery in the face of the enemy.
What is an example of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?
Relying solely on federal benefit grants.
Getting a job and taking care of your family's health.
Moving to a different province every year.
Refusing to participate in local city elections.
Working, taking care of your health, and looking after your family are key citizenship responsibilities.
What is meant by the equality of women and men in Canada?
Women and men have different rights under the law.
Only men can hold senior federal offices.
Women and men are completely equal under Canadian law.
Only women can manage regional safety courts.
In Canada, men and women have equal status under the law, and abusive cultural practices are strictly illegal.
Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
The first French explorer to map the St. Lawrence.
The inventor of standard worldwide time zones.
A famous general killed at the Plains of Abraham.
The first leader of a responsible government in Canada.
La Fontaine was the first leader of a responsible government and a great champion of French language rights.
Who were the three founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French, and British.
American, British, and Spanish.
Viking, French, and German.
Aboriginal, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Canada’s identity was shaped by its Aboriginal, French, and British founding populations.
Which two documents contain our rights and freedoms?
The Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta.
The Constitution Act and the Quebec Act.
The Royal Proclamation and the British North America Act.
The Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms list our legal rights and fundamental freedoms.
Who are the Métis?
A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
The first Viking settlers to land in Newfoundland.
French fur traders who lived near James Bay.
A First Nation group living solely in the Arctic.
The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Indigenous and European (mostly French/Scottish) heritage.
What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Banting and Best?
It allowed the fur trade to expand North.
It solved major agricultural food shortages.
It was a world-changing medical discovery that saved millions of lives.
It led directly to the invention of the cardiac pacemaker.
Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin, a medical breakthrough that treats diabetes globally.
Which of the following is a right that Canadians enjoy?
The right to choose a local police chief.
The right to move and work anywhere in Canada.
The right to refuse to pay provincial taxes.
The right to free international vacations.
Mobility rights allow Canadian citizens to live, move, and work anywhere in the country.
What does it mean that Canada is a "constitutional monarchy"?
The King rules entirely by personal whim.
The Prime Minister is also the royal Head of State.
Parliament can remove the King by a majority vote.
Canada's Head of State is a King who reigns according to the Constitution.
As a constitutional monarchy, Canada's Sovereign (the King) reigns according to the rule of law and the Constitution.
Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections?
Any permanent resident over 18.
Any Canadian citizen who is 18 years of age or older.
Landowners who pay federal property taxes.
Anyone who holds a valid Canadian driver's license.
To vote in a federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old.
What does Confederation mean in Canadian history?
The military alliance formed during the Cold War.
The peace treaty signed between the French and Iroquois.
The birth of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.
The transfer of trading rights to the Hudson's Bay Company.
Confederation refers to July 1, 1867, when the initial provinces united to form the Dominion of Canada.
Which of the following is a fundamental freedom enjoyed by Canadians?
Freedom of speech on private company land.
Freedom to choose our own working hours.
Freedom from municipal laws.
Freedom of conscience and religion.
Freedom of conscience and religion is one of the four fundamental freedoms protected in Canada.
What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal.
The Senate, House of Commons, and Supreme Court.
The Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Governor General.
The three branches that govern Canada are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.
What is meant by the term “responsible government”?
The Governor General makes all financial laws.
The Prime Minister answers only to the British King.
The government must have the support of a majority of elected representatives.
Citizens must vote in every single municipal election.
Responsible government means the ruling party must hold the support of the majority in parliament to stay in power.
What do you do when you go to vote on election day?
Sign your name on a public voting board.
Hand your pre-filled voter card to a party candidate.
Orally state your choice to the election judge.
Mark an 'X' on a secret paper ballot and place it in the box.
Voting is secret; you mark an 'X' next to your chosen candidate on a paper ballot behind a screen.