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Canadian citizenship practice test 24

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. Who founded Quebec City in 1608?

    1. Jacques Cartier
    2. Samuel de Champlain
    3. John Cabot
    4. Sir Guy Carleton
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    Answer: Samuel de Champlain. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain built a fortress at what is now Quebec City, the birthplace of French Canada.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  2. What are the two official languages of Canada?

    1. English and French
    2. English and Inuktitut
    3. French and Michif
    4. English and Spanish
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    Answer: English and French. English and French are the two official languages of Canada and define the reality of day-to-day life for many Canadians.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  3. What does 'due process' mean?

    1. Trials must be completed within one day
    2. The government may detain anyone during emergencies
    3. The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
    4. All court decisions are final and cannot be appealed
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    Answer: The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law. Due process is the principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law.

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  4. In 2006, the House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. In 2006, the House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada.

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  5. Which part of Parliament is made up of members elected directly by Canadian voters?

    1. The Senate
    2. The Crown
    3. The Cabinet
    4. The House of Commons
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    Answer: The House of Commons. Members of the House of Commons (members of Parliament, or MPs) are elected by voters; senators are appointed.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  6. Who, in 1896, became the first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation?

    1. Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
    2. George-Étienne Cartier
    3. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    4. Henri Bourassa
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    Answer: Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Sir Wilfrid Laurier became the first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation in 1896 and encouraged immigration to the West.

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  7. What is the name of the geographic area represented by a member of Parliament?

    1. A county council
    2. An electoral district, also known as a riding
    3. A ward
    4. A constituency office
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    Answer: An electoral district, also known as a riding. Canada is divided into electoral districts, also known as ridings or constituencies, and each one elects a member of Parliament.

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  8. Which of the following is protected as a mobility right?

    1. The right to a free bus pass
    2. The right to drive without a licence
    3. The right to a guaranteed job in any province
    4. The right to live and work anywhere in Canada and to enter and leave the country freely
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    Answer: The right to live and work anywhere in Canada and to enter and leave the country freely. Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.

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  9. Small claims courts handle Canada's most serious criminal cases.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. Small claims courts deal with civil disputes involving small sums of money, not serious criminal cases.

    Study this in The justice system.

  10. In the study guide, what does the term 'Aboriginal peoples' refer to?

    1. The first European settlers of Canada
    2. The first inhabitants of Canada and their descendants: First Nations, Inuit and Métis
    3. Everyone born in Canada
    4. Only the Inuit of the Arctic
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    Answer: The first inhabitants of Canada and their descendants: First Nations, Inuit and Métis. 'Aboriginal peoples' collectively describes the descendants of Canada's first inhabitants: the First Nations, the Inuit and the Métis, three distinct groups.

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  11. What is a majority government?

    1. A government whose party holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons
    2. A government approved by a majority of the provinces
    3. A government chosen by a majority of senators
    4. A government that wins more than half of all votes cast nationwide
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    Answer: A government whose party holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. A majority government is one where the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. With fewer than half, it is a minority government.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  12. Which symbol, associated with French royalty, appears on the flag of Quebec?

    1. The maple leaf
    2. The beaver
    3. The fleur-de-lys
    4. The Union Jack
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    Answer: The fleur-de-lys. The fleur-de-lys, a symbol of French royalty, appears on Quebec's flag, which the province adopted in 1948.

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  13. Which two provinces make up Central Canada, where more than half of Canadians live?

    1. Manitoba and Saskatchewan
    2. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
    3. Alberta and British Columbia
    4. Quebec and Ontario
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    Answer: Quebec and Ontario. Central Canada consists of Quebec and Ontario; more than half of the people in Canada live in this region, the industrial and manufacturing heartland.

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  14. One objective of the Official Languages Act is to maintain and develop official language minority communities in Canada.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. The Official Languages Act aims to establish equality between French and English in Parliament, the Government of Canada and institutions subject to Parliament, and to maintain and develop official language minority communities.

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  15. Which explorer mapped Canada's Atlantic shore for England in 1497?

    1. John Cabot
    2. Henry Hudson
    3. Martin Frobisher
    4. Jacques Cartier
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    Answer: John Cabot. In 1497, John Cabot was the first to draw a map of Canada's East Coast, setting foot on Newfoundland or Cape Breton Island and claiming the 'new founde land' for England.

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  16. In the House of Commons, what is the party with the second-most seats called?

    1. The Shadow Cabinet
    2. The Minority Party
    3. The Official Opposition, or His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
    4. The Backbench
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    Answer: The Official Opposition, or His Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The opposition party with the most members in the House of Commons is called the Official Opposition or His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  17. What is Canada's royal anthem?

    1. O Canada
    2. God Save the King (or Queen)
    3. The Maple Leaf Forever
    4. Hail to the Chief
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    Answer: God Save the King (or Queen). 'God Save the King (or Queen)' is the royal anthem, while 'O Canada' is the national anthem.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  18. Which sector of the Canadian economy employs the most people?

    1. Natural resources
    2. Manufacturing
    3. Agriculture
    4. Service industries
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    Answer: Service industries. Service industries, such as transportation, education, health care, banking and communications, employ the majority of working Canadians.

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  19. The Governor General is elected by Canadian citizens every five years.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. The Governor General is not elected: they are appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister, usually for five years.

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  20. Why is northern Canada sometimes called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?

    1. Because at the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours
    2. Because the northern lights glow only at midnight
    3. Because the sun never rises during the summer
    4. Because clocks are not used in the territories
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    Answer: Because at the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours. The northern territories are known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because at the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours; in winter, the sun disappears for months.

    Study this in Canada’s regions.

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.