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Canadian citizenship practice test 12

20 questions drawn from Discover Canada, the official study guide, in the format of the citizenship test: multiple choice and true or false, with 15 correct answers needed to pass. The real test allows 45 minutes; aim to finish this one in 30.

16 multiple-choice and 4 true-or-false questions · free, no account needed · answers explained

The 20 questions

  1. When Canada entered the First World War in 1914, what military force did Ottawa raise?

    1. The Royal Canadian Legion
    2. The North West Mounted Police
    3. The Canadian Rangers
    4. The Canadian Expeditionary Force
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    Answer: The Canadian Expeditionary Force. In 1914, Ottawa formed the Canadian Expeditionary Force, later known as the Canadian Corps, most of whose members were volunteers.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  2. After a federal election, which party is normally invited to form the government?

    1. The party with the most seats in the House of Commons
    2. The party with the most senators
    3. The party chosen by the outgoing Prime Minister
    4. The party that won in the most provinces
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    Answer: The party with the most seats in the House of Commons. After an election, the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government and becomes Prime Minister.

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  3. The capital city of British Columbia is Vancouver.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the capital of British Columbia; Vancouver is the province's largest city and home to Canada's largest and busiest port.

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  4. Which document, made part of Canada's Constitution in 1982, begins: 'Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law'?

    1. The British North America Act
    2. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
    3. The Magna Carta
    4. The Official Languages Act
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    Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, entrenched in the Constitution in 1982, opens with those words.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  5. In 1941, Canadian troops suffered heavy losses in the unsuccessful defence of which territory?

    1. Singapore
    2. The Philippines
    3. Hong Kong
    4. Malaya
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    Answer: Hong Kong. Canadian troops fought bravely but suffered heavy losses in the unsuccessful defence of Hong Kong in 1941.

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  6. What are the three branches of government in Canada?

    1. Federal, provincial and municipal
    2. Executive, legislative and judicial
    3. The Crown, the military and the courts
    4. The Commons, the Cabinet and the Crown
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    Answer: Executive, legislative and judicial. The three branches of government are the executive, legislative and judicial branches; federal, provincial and municipal are the three levels of government, not branches.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  7. Which city is the capital of Saskatchewan?

    1. Saskatoon
    2. Moose Jaw
    3. Prince Albert
    4. Regina
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    Answer: Regina. Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and home of the RCMP training academy; Saskatoon is the province's largest city.

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  8. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in the military during the Second World War.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in the Second World War, out of a population of about 11.5 million, and about 44,000 gave their lives.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  9. What is habeas corpus?

    1. The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
    2. The right to a free lawyer in every case
    3. The duty to report a crime to police
    4. The right to appeal a tax decision
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    Answer: The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state. Habeas corpus is the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state, a right inherited from English common law.

    Study this in The justice system.

  10. Under mobility rights, Canadians can do which of the following?

    1. Drive in any province without a licence
    2. Live and work anywhere in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport
    3. Travel to any country without a visa
    4. Vote in any riding they choose, regardless of where they live
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    Answer: Live and work anywhere in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. Mobility rights allow Canadians to live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, to enter and leave the country freely, and to apply for a passport.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  11. In 1988, Canada enacted free trade with which country?

    1. Mexico
    2. Japan
    3. The United States
    4. The United Kingdom
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    Answer: The United States. In 1988, Canada enacted free trade with the United States, and the agreement was later expanded to include Mexico.

    Study this in Canada’s economy.

  12. What is an electoral district, also known as a riding or constituency?

    1. The area served by a single polling station
    2. A municipal voting ward
    3. A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament
    4. The territory governed by a city council
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    Answer: A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament. An electoral district, commonly called a riding or constituency, is a geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  13. Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1, the anniversary of Confederation, when the Dominion of Canada was created in 1867.

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  14. The victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917 secured Canadian soldiers' reputation as what?

    1. The 'shock troops of the British Empire'
    2. The 'guardians of the North'
    3. The 'iron cavalry of Europe'
    4. The 'kings of the air'
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    Answer: The 'shock troops of the British Empire'. The capture of Vimy Ridge secured the Canadians' reputation for valour as the 'shock troops of the British Empire.'

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  15. How does someone become a senator in Canada?

    1. They are elected by voters in their province
    2. They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
    3. They are chosen by the Supreme Court
    4. They are nominated by provincial premiers
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    Answer: They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, while members of the House of Commons are elected.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  16. What is the highest court in Canada?

    1. The Federal Court of Appeal
    2. The Court of King's Bench
    3. The Supreme Court of Canada
    4. The Superior Court of Justice
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    Answer: The Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is the country's highest court.

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  17. Discover Canada describes voting in elections as both a privilege and a responsibility of Canadian citizenship.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. True. The guide calls the right to vote a privilege of citizenship and says it comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections.

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  18. What is Canada's national anthem?

    1. God Save the King
    2. The Maple Leaf Forever
    3. In Flanders Fields
    4. O Canada
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    Answer: O Canada. 'O Canada' is the national anthem, while 'God Save the King' is the royal anthem of Canada.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  19. In 1916, which province became the first to grant women the right to vote?

    1. Ontario
    2. Quebec
    3. Nova Scotia
    4. Manitoba
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    Answer: Manitoba. In 1916, Manitoba became the first province to grant voting rights to women, a landmark of the suffrage movement.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  20. Which of the following is listed in Discover Canada as a responsibility of citizenship?

    1. Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
    2. Serving in the military
    3. Buying Canadian-made products
    4. Learning a third language
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    Answer: Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment. Citizenship responsibilities include protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment, along with obeying the law, voting, jury service and helping others.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

What your score means

15 or more correct is a pass. Below that, open the questions you missed and follow the link under each answer: the test is drawn entirely from Discover Canada, so the chapter it points to is exactly what to revise. A score that is a pass here is a good sign, not a guarantee; the real test draws different questions from the same guide.

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Questions are written from the Government of Canada study guide, Discover Canada, which is the authority on what the test covers. They are practice questions, not the official test.