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