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Canadian citizenship practice test 14

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. What is the capital city of Alberta?

    1. Calgary
    2. Edmonton
    3. Banff
    4. Red Deer
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    Answer: Edmonton. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, the most populous Prairie province.

    Study this in Canada’s regions.

  2. If the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons, it is called a majority government.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. A party holding at least half of the seats in the House of Commons forms a majority government; with fewer than half, it is a minority government.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  3. In 1940, the Royal Canadian Air Force took part in which air campaign to defend the United Kingdom?

    1. The Battle of the Bulge
    2. The Battle of the Atlantic
    3. The Battle of Britain
    4. Operation Market Garden
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    Answer: The Battle of Britain. The Royal Canadian Air Force took part in the Battle of Britain and provided a high proportion of Commonwealth aircrew over Europe.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  4. Which two languages have equal status in the Parliament and government of Canada?

    1. English and Inuktitut
    2. French and Michif
    3. English and Cree
    4. English and French
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    Answer: English and French. English and French are Canada's two official languages and have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  5. According to Discover Canada, how do you mark a federal election ballot?

    1. Write the name of the candidate you support
    2. Mark an 'X' in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice
    3. Rank all of the candidates in order of preference
    4. Sign your name beside a party's logo
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    Answer: Mark an 'X' in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice. At the polling station you go behind the screen and mark an 'X' in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  6. By the end of the Second World War, what had Canada's navy become?

    1. One of the largest navies in the world
    2. The world's only nuclear navy
    3. A force limited to the Great Lakes
    4. A branch of the British Royal Navy
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    Answer: One of the largest navies in the world. Through its vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic, Canada ended the Second World War with one of the largest navies in the world.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  7. In Canada, the police make the laws as well as enforce them.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. Laws are made by elected representatives in Parliament and the legislatures; the police enforce the law, and you can question the police about their service or conduct.

    Study this in The justice system.

  8. To remain in power, the Prime Minister and Cabinet must keep what?

    1. The approval of the Senate
    2. A majority of seats in every province
    3. The confidence of the House of Commons
    4. The unanimous support of the premiers
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    Answer: The confidence of the House of Commons. Under responsible government, the Prime Minister and Cabinet can govern only as long as they have the confidence of a majority in the House of Commons.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  9. About half of all goods produced in British Columbia come from which industry?

    1. Fishing
    2. Mining
    3. Tourism
    4. Forestry
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    Answer: Forestry. About half of all goods produced in British Columbia are forestry products, including lumber and newsprint.

    Study this in Canada’s regions.

  10. Which of the following is one of the fundamental freedoms set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

    1. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press
    2. Freedom from paying taxes
    3. Freedom to ignore laws you disagree with
    4. Freedom to a guaranteed income
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    Answer: Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press. The Charter protects freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press, as a fundamental freedom.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  11. In 1943, Canadian troops joined the Allied invasion of which country?

    1. France
    2. Italy
    3. Norway
    4. Greece
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    Answer: Italy. Canadian troops took part in the Allied invasion of Italy in 1943, a year before the D-Day landings in France.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  12. The maple leaf first appeared as a Canadian symbol in 1965, when the new flag was adopted.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. The maple leaf was adopted as a symbol by French Canadians as early as the 1700s and appeared on military uniforms and gravestones long before the 1965 flag.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  13. What is the opposition party with the most seats in the House of Commons called?

    1. The Minority Government
    2. The Official Opposition
    3. The Alternate Cabinet
    4. The People's Caucus
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    Answer: The Official Opposition. The opposition party with the most seats is known as the Official Opposition, also called His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.

    Study this in Federal elections.

  14. About how many Canadians served in the First World War, out of a population of roughly eight million?

    1. About 60,000
    2. About 150,000
    3. About 300,000
    4. About 600,000
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    Answer: About 600,000. About 600,000 Canadians served in the First World War, most of them volunteers; about 60,000 of them were killed.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  15. Which court handles civil cases involving small sums of money?

    1. Small claims court
    2. The Federal Court of Canada
    3. The provincial court of appeal
    4. The Supreme Court of Canada
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    Answer: Small claims court. Small claims courts deal with civil cases involving small sums of money.

    Study this in The justice system.

  16. What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?

    1. Auditing federal elections
    2. Appointing judges to the Supreme Court
    3. Running the federal government departments
    4. Leading the Official Opposition
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    Answer: Running the federal government departments. Cabinet ministers, chosen by the Prime Minister and usually drawn from the House of Commons, are responsible for running the federal government departments.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  17. Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. The Charter recognizes multiculturalism as a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity; Canadians work together in a spirit of pluralism.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  18. The Victoria Cross, the highest honour available to Canadians, is awarded for what?

    1. Excellence in public administration
    2. Outstanding contributions to Canadian culture
    3. The most conspicuous bravery or a daring act of valour in the presence of the enemy
    4. A lifetime of volunteer service
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    Answer: The most conspicuous bravery or a daring act of valour in the presence of the enemy. The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.

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  19. During the Second World War, which group of Canadians was forcibly relocated and had their property sold, receiving a formal federal apology in 1988?

    1. Ukrainian Canadians
    2. Italian Canadians
    3. German Canadians
    4. Japanese Canadians
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    Answer: Japanese Canadians. During the war, Canadians of Japanese origin were forcibly relocated and their property was sold; the Government of Canada apologized in 1988 and paid compensation.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  20. Which activity reflects the citizenship responsibility of helping others in the community?

    1. Volunteering, such as helping at a food bank or school
    2. Investing in Canadian companies
    3. Travelling widely across Canada
    4. Running for public office at least once
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    Answer: Volunteering, such as helping at a food bank or school. Helping others in the community, such as by volunteering, is described in Discover Canada as an important citizenship responsibility.

    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.