Citizens Rights and Equality of Women and Men Test
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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 Canadian Citizens Rights, Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights, Language Rights, Multiculturalism, Men and Women are equal under the law, Honour killings, Female genital mutilation, Forced marriage and more.
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The test is a series of 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 message is emphasized in the opening words of the Charter?
High tax laws.
Separate courts.
Religious traditions and human dignity.
City governments.
The opening phrase underlines the importance of religious traditions and human dignity.
What do Canadians celebrate and respect under multiculturalism?
Factory production.
Pluralism, harmony, and each other's presence.
Strict provincial borders.
One single culture.
Canadians celebrate the gift of one another's presence, respect pluralism, and live in harmony.
What happens to someone who commits forced marriage or female genital mutilation?
They are severely punished under criminal laws.
They get a warning from the city.
They pay a small fine.
They are asked to leave their community.
Anyone guilty of these practices or any other gender-based violence is severely punished under Canada’s criminal laws.
Which rights allow citizens to live and work anywhere in Canada?
Aboriginal Rights.
Language Rights.
Mobility Rights.
Legal Rights.
Mobility Rights allow you to live and work anywhere you choose in Canada.
Which laws punish people who commit gender-based violence?
Provincial education laws.
Canada's criminal laws.
Municipal property bylaws.
International trade laws.
Crimes involving abuse or gender-based violence are punished under Canada's federal criminal laws.
What is the legal status of men and women in Canada?
Men and women are completely equal under the law.
Women have more legal rights.
Men have more legal rights.
It depends on the province.
In Canada, men and women are completely equal under the law.
Which of the following barbaric cultural practices is illegal in Canada?
Arranged dating with consent.
Spousal abuse and "honour killings".
Moving between provinces.
Religious fasting.
Canadian law does not tolerate practices like spousal abuse, "honour killings," female genital mutilation, or forced marriage.
Which two languages have equal status in Parliament and the government?
English and Spanish.
French and German.
French and English.
English and Chinese.
French and English are the two official languages with equal status.
Which document can Canadians obtain under Mobility Rights?
A driver's license.
A passport.
A work permit.
A birth certificate.
Mobility rights give you the right to enter and leave the country and apply for a passport.
What is the main purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
To state fundamental freedoms and rights.
To set shipping rules.
To balance the budget.
To draw provincial lines.
The Charter summarizes fundamental freedoms and sets out additional rights in Canada.
What does the Charter say about the existing rights of Aboriginal peoples?
They will be deleted.
They will change every year.
They will not be negatively affected.
They apply only to territories.
The Charter will not adversely (negatively) affect any treaty or other rights of Aboriginal peoples.
What two core principles begin the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Supremacy of God and the rule of law.
King and country.
Trade and industry.
Voting rights and taxes.
The Charter begins with "the supremacy of God and the rule of law."
How does the Charter describe multiculturalism?
A short-term program.
A city policy.
A provincial law.
A fundamental part of Canadian identity.
Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity.
What is NOT included in Canada’s openness and generosity?
Multilingual education.
Diverse religious traditions.
Foreign trade agreements.
Barbaric cultural practices that tolerate violence.
Canada's openness does not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate abuse or violence.
What year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms included in the Constitution?
1867.
1921.
1945.
1982.
The Constitution was amended in 1982 to include the Charter.