Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 3
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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 milestone did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012 to mark 60 years on the throne?
Her Silver Jubilee.
Her Golden Jubilee.
Her Platinum Jubilee.
Her Diamond Jubilee.
In 2012, Canadians celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 60-year reign.
Whose films have been popular in Quebec and across the country, and have won international awards?
Denys Arcand.
Atom Egoyan.
Norman Jewison.
David Cronenberg.
The films of Denys Arcand have been popular in Quebec and across the country, and have won international awards.
What is the main job of the Canadian Rangers in the North?
Conduct scientific research.
Preserve indigenous languages.
Ensure security and sovereignty.
Promote tourism.
The Canadian Rangers are a part of the military reserves who guard Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic.
Aboriginal organizations act as a voice for Indigenous peoples with which levels of government?
Municipal and county governments.
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
International agencies.
Federal and municipal governments only.
Aboriginal organizations act as a voice for Indigenous peoples with federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
In a federal election, what do voters in each electoral district elect?
The Prime Minister.
A Member of Parliament.
The provincial Premier.
Local municipal officials.
You do not vote directly for the Prime Minister. Instead, voters in each electoral district elect one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons.
Which popular sport was invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891?
Ice hockey.
Lacrosse.
Basketball.
Football.
Basketball was invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891.
What is the final step for a bill to become law?
First Reading.
Second Reading.
Third Reading.
Royal Assent.
Royal Assent is given by the Governor General on behalf of the Sovereign to officially make a bill a law.
What is another official name for the second-largest party in the House of Commons?
The Ruling Opposition.
The Honorable Opposition.
The Official Opposition.
The Patriotic Opposition.
The second-largest party in the House of Commons is officially called the Official Opposition.
Who chooses Cabinet ministers and directs the policy of the federal government?
Prime Minister.
Premier.
Governor General.
Chief Justice.
The Prime Minister is the head of government and is responsible for selecting Cabinet ministers.
Can a person register to vote on election day?
Only during advance polls.
Only if you have a voter card.
Yes, at any time, including on election day.
No, you can only register once a year.
Eligible citizens can update their information or add themselves to the voters' list on election day itself.
Which of the following provinces is NOT part of the Prairie Provinces?
Manitoba.
Saskatchewan.
Alberta.
British Columbia.
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta are the Prairies. British Columbia is part of the West Coast.
What does the principle of "due process" mean in Canada's legal system?
A method for fast-tracking legal proceedings.
The right to a fair and speedy trial.
A form of legal review for new legislation.
The principle that the government must respect a person's legal rights.
Due process means the government must respect all legal rights that a person is entitled to under the law.
Which level of government handles local issues like garbage collection and zoning?
Federal Government.
Provincial Government.
Municipal Government.
Territorial Government.
Municipal (local) governments handle everyday local services like recycling, garbage, and zoning.
What is the combined population of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon?
400,000.
100,000.
500,000.
200,000.
The Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon contain one-third of Canada’s land mass but have a population of only 100,000.
Canada has contributed to UN peacekeeping missions in which of the following?
Egypt.
Iraq.
Iran.
Mexico.
Canada has a proud history of UN peacekeeping, serving in locations like Egypt, Cyprus, and Haiti.
Which sport is considered Canada's second most popular sport?
Ice Hockey.
Canadian Football.
Curling.
Lacrosse.
While ice hockey is the most popular, Canadian football is the second most popular spectator sport.
Who serves as the representative of the Crown at the provincial level?
Premier.
Lieutenant Governor.
Commissioner.
Governor General.
The Lieutenant Governor represents the Sovereign and performs ceremonial duties in each province.
How many provinces and territories make up Canada?
10 provinces and 3 territories.
11 provinces and 2 territories.
9 provinces and 4 territories.
12 provinces and 1 territory.
Canada is a federation made up of exactly ten provinces and three territories.
Which police force enforces federal laws across the entire country?
Provincial police forces.
Municipal police departments.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Canadian Border Patrol.
The RCMP is the national police force that enforces federal laws across all of Canada.
Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?
British Columbia.
Ontario.
Quebec.
Alberta.
Quebec’s huge supply of fresh water has made it Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity.