Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 6 years of the last election Within 5 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister Within 4 years of the last election 2 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? If there is a revolution If the King/Queen orders the party to resign None of these If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision 3 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? West Coast Prairie provinces Atlantic provinces Central Canada 4 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? June 30th every 4 years July 31st every year July 1st every year June 30 every year 5 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Governor General The King The Citizens of Canada The Prime Minister 6 / 20 Which of the following is not the responsibility of Canadian Citizens" Obeying the law Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family Learning to speak both the official languages Voting in elections 7 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir John A Macdonald 8 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Elected by the citizens of Canada Appointed by the King Elected by the prime minister Elected by senators 9 / 20 Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? So that British Columbia could handle trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world British Columbia joined Canada in 1871 after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast The railway made it possible for immigrants to settle in Central Canada To provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges 10 / 20 What information is contained in the National Register of Electors? Database of landed immigrants Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums Database of Canadian Tax Payers Database of all Canadian citizens 11 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? Quebec experienced an era of rapid change It abolished slavery in Canada It led to the introduction of employment insurance Women achieved the right to vote. 12 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and French French and Spanish English and Hindi English and Spanish 13 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Alberta and Saskatchewan Ontario and Quebec Ontario and Alberta Quebec and New Brunswick 14 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? Great Canada Eh Canada God Save the King O Canada 15 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people Quebec British Columbia Ontario PEI 16 / 20 What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament 17 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Union Republic of Canada Dominion of Canada Canada Canadian Confederation 18 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto A network for traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada 19 / 20 Who are the Metis? The people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect 20 / 20 What are the five Great Lakes between Canada and US? Lake Michigan, Lake Victoria, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis None of the above Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis Your score is 0% Restart quiz
