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Canadian citizenship practice test 7

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 are the three parts of Parliament?

    1. The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
    2. The executive, legislative and judicial branches
    3. The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Senate
    4. The federal, provincial and municipal governments
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    Answer: The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons. Canada's Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (King or Queen), the Senate and the House of Commons.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  2. Which law, passed by the British Parliament in 1867, created the Dominion of Canada?

    1. Magna Carta
    2. The Constitution Act, 1982
    3. The British North America Act
    4. The Statute of Westminster
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    Answer: The British North America Act. The British North America Act of 1867 united the colonies into the Dominion of Canada and established its system of government.

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  3. Canadian citizens are required by law to serve in the armed forces.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. False. There is no compulsory military service in Canada. Serving in the forces is voluntary and is described as a noble way to contribute to Canada.

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  4. What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?

    1. Fredericton
    2. Charlottetown
    3. St. John's
    4. Halifax
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    Answer: Halifax. Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and is Canada's largest east coast port, with an important naval base.

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  5. In which country was Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, born?

    1. Scotland
    2. England
    3. Ireland
    4. France
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    Answer: Scotland. Sir John A. Macdonald was born in Scotland on January 11, 1815, and came to Upper Canada as a child.

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  6. What happens at the second reading of a bill in the House of Commons?

    1. The bill is printed for the first time
    2. Members debate the bill's principle
    3. A committee reviews the bill clause by clause
    4. The Governor General signs the bill into law
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    Answer: Members debate the bill's principle. At second reading, members of the House debate the principle of the bill. Detailed clause-by-clause study comes later, at the committee stage.

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  7. What is the name of Canada's national police force?

    1. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    2. The Ontario Provincial Police
    3. The Sûreté du Québec
    4. The Canada Border Services Agency
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    Answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is Canada's national police force and also serves as the provincial police in most provinces and territories.

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  8. The British North America Act, passed in 1867, is now known as the Constitution Act, 1867.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. True. The British North America Act set out the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments in 1867. Today it is called the Constitution Act, 1867.

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  9. Which country is Canada's largest trading partner?

    1. The United States
    2. The United Kingdom
    3. China
    4. Mexico
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    Answer: The United States. Canada and the United States share the world's largest two-way trading relationship, making the United States Canada's largest trading partner.

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  10. Which of the following is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?

    1. Owning property in Canada
    2. Serving on a jury when called to do so
    3. Joining a political party
    4. Learning both official languages
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    Answer: Serving on a jury when called to do so. Serving on a jury when called is a responsibility of citizenship; when called to do so, you are legally required to serve.

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  11. Which province was the last to join Canada, in 1949?

    1. Prince Edward Island
    2. British Columbia
    3. Newfoundland and Labrador
    4. Saskatchewan
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    Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland (today Newfoundland and Labrador) was the last province to join Canada, in 1949.

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  12. Who represents the Sovereign in each of the provinces?

    1. The Governor General
    2. The Premier
    3. The Lieutenant Governor
    4. The Commissioner
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    Answer: The Lieutenant Governor. In each province, the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor. The Governor General represents the Sovereign at the federal level.

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  13. In Canadian federal elections, people vote by a show of hands at a public meeting.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. False. Canadians vote by secret ballot, and no one has the right to see how you voted or to insist that you reveal it.

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  14. What is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy?

    1. The Order of Canada
    2. The Victoria Cross
    3. The Medal of Bravery
    4. The Star of Military Valour
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    Answer: The Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.

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  15. Which Father of Confederation suggested the term 'Dominion of Canada'?

    1. Sir John A. Macdonald
    2. Sir George-Étienne Cartier
    3. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    4. Sir Leonard Tilley
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    Answer: Sir Leonard Tilley. Sir Leonard Tilley suggested the title 'Dominion of Canada,' inspired by Psalm 72: 'He shall have dominion also from sea to sea.'

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  16. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet belong to which branch of government?

    1. The judicial branch
    2. The legislative branch
    3. The ceremonial branch
    4. The executive branch
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    Answer: The executive branch. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet form the core of the executive branch, which is responsible for the operations and policy of the government.

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  17. In Canada, men and women are equal under the law.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. True. The equality of women and men is a fundamental principle in Canada, and men and women are equal under the law.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  18. Which principle means that no person or group is above the law in Canada?

    1. Habeas corpus
    2. Due process
    3. The rule of law
    4. Parliamentary privilege
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    Answer: The rule of law. One of Canada's founding principles is the rule of law: individuals and governments are regulated by laws, and no one is above the law.

    Study this in The justice system.

  19. Which of the following does Discover Canada describe as one of the privileges of Canadian citizenship?

    1. The right to a guaranteed job
    2. The right to vote in elections
    3. Freedom from paying taxes
    4. Exemption from jury duty
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    Answer: The right to vote in elections. The guide names the right to vote as one of the privileges of citizenship. To vote in a federal election you must be a citizen, at least 18 on voting day, and on the voters' list.

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  20. What are Canada's official colours?

    1. Red and blue
    2. Blue and white
    3. Green and gold
    4. Red and white
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    Answer: Red and white. Red and white are Canada's official colours, proclaimed by King George V in 1921, and they appear on the national flag.

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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.