Answers of Citizenship test questions

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Identify the group of things the province government is responsible fro
a.        Parking, Environment
b.        Health Care, Education and Child Welfare
c.        Citizenship, Unemployment Insurance and Transport
d.        Garbage Pickup, Highways and Workers’ Compensation

What does the Official Opposition part do?
a.        To defeat the government
b.         To defeat the party in power
c.        To improve the laws proposed by government
d.        To approve the laws

What is the name of Canadian National Anthem?
a.        O Canada
b.        The North is Strong and Free
c.        God Save the Queen
d.        Stand on Guard for Thee

Who are the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada? First Nations, Metis and
a.        Chukchee
b.        Algonquin
c.        French
d.        Inuit

Identify the Prairie Provinces. They are Alberta, Manitoba and
a.        British Columbia
b.        Ontario
c.        New Brunswick
d.        Saskatchewan

After a federal election, which party will from the new government?
a.        The party with the most votes
b.        The party with the most Senators
c.        The party with the most elected Members of Parliament
d.        The party with the most candidates running in the election

The provinces that first formed Confederation were Ontario, Nova Scotia, … …
a.        Newfoundland and Quebec
b.        New Brunswick and Quebec
c.        New Brunswick and Manitoba
d.        Alberta and Saskatchewan

Who is the Prime Minster of Canada?
a.        a
b.        b
c.        c
d.        Martin

How are the Senators chosen?
a.        They are recommended by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
b.        They are selected by the Premiers and appointed by the Queen
c.        They are selected by the Canadian Citizens
d.        They are recommended by the Members of Parliament

What emblem is on the Canadian Flag?
a.        A maple leaf
b.        An eagle
c.        A unicorn
d.        A beaver

Which mountain range forms a border between Alberta and British Columbia?
a.        The Rockies
b.        The Canadian shield
c.        The Columbia Mountains
d.        The Coastal Mountains

Which province has the largest population?
a.        Nova Scotia
b.        British Columbia
c.        Manitoba
d.        Ontario

What does Canada Day Celebrate?
a.        The end of World War I
b.        Canadian Bill of Rights
c.        End of World War II
d.        Anniversary of Confederation in 1867

What are the territories in northern Canada?
a.        Yukon and British Columbia
b.        Yukon and Labrador
c.        Northwest Territories and Labrador
d.        Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Who is the Queen’s representative in a province called?
a.        The Prime Minister
b.        The deputy Prime Minister
c.        The Governor General
d.        The Lieutenant Governor

What is printed on the election ballot?
a.        Names of Voters
b.        Names of Candidates and Parties
c.        Names of MPs
d.        Name of the party leaders

How do you vote in a Canadian election?
a.        By computer
b.        By raised hands
c.        By secret ballot
d.        By telephone

What do you promise to do when you take the oath of citizenship?
a.        Buy Canadian products
b.        Be loyal to the queen of Canada
c.        Travel to the U.S.A
d.        Apply for a Canadian passport

What do you do if you do not receive the Elector information Card?
a.        Call your mayor
b.        Call Canada Elections Office
c.        Call your Teacher
d.        Do nothing

What can become a candidate in a federal election?
a.        Canadian citizen by birth
b.        Canada citizen over 18
c.        A person who is over 18
d.        Canadian resident over 18
















Circle the letter which best identify citizenship rights/
a.        Right to own land and vote in federal elections
b.        Right to vote in elections and apply for a Canadian passport
c.        Right to apply for a Canadian passport and work in the United States
d.        Right to be a candidate in federal election and own your business

Who has the right to run as candidate in federal elections?
a.        Business owner
b.        Landed immigrants
c.        Medical doctors
d.        Canadian citizens

If you do not receive the Confirmation of Registration card, what would you do?
a.        Contact Elections Canada office
b.        Call the House of Commons
c.        Call your member of Parliament
d.        Call the Senators

How do you vote in Canada?
a.        By raised hands
b.        By Computer
c.        By telephone
d.        By secret ballot

Name one responsibility of Canadian citizenship.
a.        To respect the rights of others
b.        To tell how you voted
c.        To change your name
d.        To buy a house

When did Nunavut become the third territory of Canada?
a.        April 1, 1999
b.        April 1, 1949
c.        July 1, 1999
d.        July 1, 1949

What part of the Constitution protests the rights of Canadiates?
a.        The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
b.        The Citizenship Act
c.        The Statute of Westminister
d.        The multiculturalism Act

Which group of mountains divides British Columbia and Alberta?
a.        The Coastal Mountains
b.        The Rockies
c.        The Appaiachians
d.        The Canadian Shield

What is the Queen’s representative in each province called?
a.        The governor general
b.        The Lieutenant Governor
c.        The Magistrate
d.         The Commissioner

What is the government for all of Canada?
a.        Provincial government
b.        Federal government
c.        Judicial government
d.        Municipal government

Which four provinces joined together in confederation? Ontario, Quebec, ……
a.        Manitoba and Nova Scotia
b.        P.E.I and Nova Scotia
c.        New Brunswick and P.E.I
d.        New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Identify the service for which your municipal government is responsible?
a.        Building regulations
b.        Foreign policy
c.        Postal services
d.        Canadian citizens

Who has the early settle do on the Hudson Bay shores?
a.        Set up hospitals
b.        Set up wheat farms
c.        Set up fishing and trading posts
d.        Set up schools

How are Members of Parliament chosen?
a.        Elected by voters
b.        Chosen by the premiers
c.        Appointed by Senate
d.        Elected by land owners

What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
a.        To never leave Canada
b.        To give up your former citizenship
c.        To apply for a Canadian passport
d.        To obey the laws of Canada

What does Canada Day celebrate?
a.        The end of World War I
b.        The end of World War II
c.        Anniversary for a Confederation in 1867
d.        Canadian Bill of right

Who do Members of Parliament represent?
a.        Only Canadian citizens in their riding
b.        The province
c.        Everyone in their riding
d.        Only property owners in their riding

What is the role of the official opposition?
a.        To defeat the government
b.        To call for new elections
c.        To debate and improve the laws proposed by the government
d.        To support all the laws proposed by the government

What song is Canada’s national anthem?
a.        Canada Is
b.        God save the Queen
c.        O’ Canada
d.        Maple leaf for ever























Which list best identifies citizenship responsibilities?
a.        Learn both official language and buy property
b.        Respect the rights of others and care for Canada’s heritage
c.        To be loyal to Canada and drive a car
d.        Respect public and private properties and own your business

Name one right of Canadian citizenship.
a.        To join a union
b.        To own a house
c.        To own land
d.        To be given preference for certain federal jobs

Who do Canadians vote for in federal election?
a.        Members of the Assembly
b.        Judges
c.        Members of Parliament
d.        Senators

Who has the right to run as candidate in federal elections?
a.        Business owners
b.        Landed Immigrants
c.        Medical doctors
d.        Canadian citizens

If the Notice of Confirmation of Registration Card does not tell you when and where to vote, what would you do?
a.        Call Canada Post
b.        Call elections Canada office
c.        Cal your Prime Minister
d.        Do nothing

What is printed on a federal election ballot?
a.        Names of candidates and their parties
b.        The names of voters
c.        Names of alderman or alderwoman
d.        Names of the premiers

What are the three parts of Parliament? The Senate, the Queen, and
a.        The Constitution
b.        The House of Representatives
c.        The House of Commons
d.        The House of Fame

What is the capital of Canada?
a.        Calgary
b.        Vancouver
c.        Toronto
d.        Ottawa

Who are the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada? The Metis, The First Nations and
a.        The French
b.        The British
c.        The Inuit
d.        The Iroquois

Which four provinces joined together in Confederation? Ontario, New Brunswisk,
a.        Nova Scotia and P.E.I
b.        British Columbia and Quebec
c.        Quebec and Nova Scotia
d.        Quebec and P.E.I

What types of jobs are most Canadian employee?
a.        Natural resource jobs such as mining and forestry
b.        Service jobs such as working in offices and schools
c.        Research jobs such as medicine and computer technology
d.        Agricultural jobs such as raising crops and animals

Which province was the last to join confederation?
a.        Newfoundland
b.        Prince Edward Island
c.        Saskatchewan
d.        British Columbia

When did the Charters of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
a.        1982
b.        1999
c.        1867
d.        1949

What will you promise when you take the Oath of citizenship?
a.        To buy only Canadian goods
b.        To be loyal to Canada
c.        To run in a federal election
d.        To apply for a Canadian passport

What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada?
a.        1
b.        2
c.        3
d.        4

Which three oceans surround Canada?
a.        Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans
b.        Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans
c.        Arctic, Pacific and Indian Oceans
d.        South Pacific, North Atlantic and Indian Oceans

Identify the services for which the provincial government is responsible?
a.        Fire protection and community libraries
b.        School and child welfare
c.        Citizenship and unemployment insurance
d.        Health care and garbage removal

What is Canada’s system of government called?
a.        A congressional system
b.        A republic
c.        A dictatorship
d.        Parliamentary democracy

In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?
a.        The manufacturing industry
b.        The service industry
c.        The mining industry
d.        Fur trade and fishing

What does Canada Day celebrate?
a.        The end of World War I
b.        The Queen’s birthday
c.        Anniversary of confederation, 1867
d.        Canadian Bill of Rights















Which four provinces joined together in Confederation? Ontario, Nova Scotia,
a.        New Brunswick and Quebec
b.        Alberta and Saskatchewan
c.        British Columbia and Quebec
d.        Manitoba and Quebec

Which is an official symbol of Canada?
a.        The caribou
b.        The moose
c.        The beaver
d.        The polar bear

What are the three parts of the parliament? The Queen, the Senate and
a.        The Upper House
b.        The Legislature
c.        The Council
d.        The House of Commons

Who are the Aboriginal people of Canada? The Metis, the first Nations and
a.        The Iroquolrs
b.        The Europeans
c.        The Indians
d.        The Inuit

What will you promise when you take thr oath of Citizenship?
a.        To promote Canada’s Goods
b.        To obey Canada’s laws
c.        To obey the Prime Minister’s proposal
d.        To donate money to the government

Which province has the largest population?
a.        Quebec
b.        British Columbia
c.        Nunavut
d.        Ontario

What are thee levels of government in Canada? Federal, Province and
a.        Territorial government
b.        Royal government
c.        Municipal government
d.        Majority government

For a law to be passed in Canada, it has to be read in the House of Commons and Senate and signed by
a.        The Lieutenant Governor
b.        The Prime Minister
c.        The Queen
d.        The Governor General

When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom become part of the Constitution?
a.        1983
b.        1982
c.        1867
d.        1999

When did Canada become a country?
a.        January 1, 1867
b.        July 1, 1867
c.        April 1, 1999
d.        November 11, 1867

The first Europeans to settle in Canada were
a.        The British
b.        The French
c.        The Polish
d.        The Italians

Which is a major river in Quebec?
a.        The Red River
b.        The St. Lawrence River
c.        The Mackenzie River
d.        The Ottawa River

How is the government formed after an election?
a.        Formed by Party with the most elected Members of Parliament
b.        Formed by the lagged party in Canada
c.        The Governor General asks a party to form the government
d.        Formed by the party with most money

Which are the Prairie Provinces?
a.        Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Newfoundland
b.        Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
c.        Quebec, Ontario and nova Scotia
d.        Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories

Which political party is in power in Canada?
a.        The Canadian Alliance party
b.        The New Democratic Party
c.        The Liberal Party
d.        The Progressive Conservative Party

Circle the letter which best identifies citizenship rights?
a.        Be loyal to Canada
b.        To join a church group
c.        Minority language educational rights
d.        To care for Canada’s Heritage

Which of the following best identifies citizenship responsibilities?
a.        To support Canada’s Ideals and acre for Canada’s heritage
b.        To vote in elections and run as candidate
c.        To volunteer in election campaign and work in the government
d.        To respect the rights of others and hire Canadians in your company

What will you write on the ballot paper?
a.        Mark your name on the ballot
b.        Mark an X in the circle of your chosen candidate
c.        Write the name of your Member of Parliament
d.        Write your address and phone number on ballot

Who has the right to vote in federal elections?
a.        Canadian citizens
b.        Refugees
c.        Permanent Residents
d.        Visitors

What do you do if you do not receive the Notice of  Confirmation of Registration card?
a.        Call the Premier’s office
b.        Contact Election’s Canada Office
c.        Call the post office
d.        Contact the Prime Minister’s office

















Who was the Prime Minister in 1867 in Canada?
a.        Sir John A. Macdonald
b.        Pierre Trudeau
c.        Jean Chretien
d.        Sir Wilfred Laurier

The Municipal government looks after
a.        Housing
b.        Garbage collection
c.        Currency
d.        Tourism

What will you promise when you take the Oath of citizenship?
a.        Help my neighbors
b.        Visit the Parliament
c.        Obey the laws of Canada
d.        Be loyal to the Prime Minister

Which four provinces jointed together in confederation? Ontario, Quebec,
a.        Newfound Island and Manitoba
b.        Alberta and Saskatchewan
c.        British Columbia and P.E.I
d.        New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

What are the Canada’s official languages?
a.        French and Spanish
b.        Portuguese and English
c.        English and French
d.        Italian and Chinese

When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
a.        1867
b.        1999
c.        1965
d.        1982

who has the right to vote in federal elections?
a.        Canadian citizens
b.        Residents and refugees
c.        Businessmen and house owners
d.        Residents who have lived in Canada over five years

When did the last province join Confederation?
a.        1949
b.        1999
c.        1989
d.        1965

Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?
a.        Lieutenant Governor
b.        Governor General
c.        Prime Minister
d.        Commissioner

If you are unable to go to the polling station on Election Fay, what would you do?
a.        Send the ballot by mail
b.        Phone the polling station
c.        Vote in advance
d.        Withdraw the right to vote

Which is the smallest province in area in Canada?
a.        Prince Edward Island
b.        Nova Scotia
c.        New Brunswick
d.        Manitoba

Which group pf mountains divide Alberta and British Columbia?
a.        The Canadian Shield
b.        The Columbia Mountains
c.        The Logan Mountains
d.        The Rocky Mountains

When was Nunavut established in Canada?
a.        April 1, 1999
b.        July 1,1867
c.        April 17, 1983
d.        February 15, 1965

Who do Members of Parliament represent?
a.        All the people in the electoral district
b.        Only citizens in the electoral district
c.        Only citizens and residents in the electoral district
d.        Only property owners

How are Senators chosen?
a.        Appointed by Canadian citizens
b.        Appointed by Members of Parliaments
c.        Appointed by Prime Minister and Governor General
d.        Appointed by premiers of the provinces

Which pair identifies citizenship responsibilities?
a.        To stay in a province and to join a community group
b.        To work anywhere in Canada and to support Canada’s ideas
c.        To volunteer in government campaigns and learn official language
d.        To vote in elections and care for Canada’s heritage

The right of a Canadian citizen is
a.        To trade with United States
b.        To work in government offices
c.        Minority language education
d.        To eliminate discrimination

Who do Canadian vote for in federal elections?
a.        Prime Minister
b.        Members of Parliament
c.        Premier
d.        Mayor

If you do not receive the Notice of Confirmation of registration card, what would you do?
a.        Call your Member of Parliament
b.        Call Elections Canada office
c.        Call the House of Commons
d.        Cal the Senators

In an election Canadians vote by
a.        Group discussion
b.        Secret ballot
c.        Raising hands
d.        Checking on computer















What do you make on a federal election ballot?
a.        Mark ‘OK’ in any circle
b.        Mark an ‘X’ in one circle only
c.        Mark an ‘X’ in circle beside the name of the candidate I choose
d.        Mark an ‘X’ beside all the Candidate’s names

Circle the letter which best identifies citizenship responsibilities.
a.        Minority language educational rights and be loyal to Canada
b.        To be loyal the queen and drive a car
c.        Respect the rights of others and enter and leave Canada freely
d.        Obey Canada’s laws and care for Canada’s heritage

Who has the preference for a federal government job?
a.        Tax payer
b.        Canadian citizens
c.        Landed immigrants
d.        Property owners

What do you do if you do not receive the Confirmation of Registration card?
a.        Call the Senators
b.        Contact your Member of Parliament
c.        Call the House of Commons
d.        Contact Elections Canada office

What will you promise when you take the Oath of citizenship?
a.        To buy Canadian products only
b.        To be loyal to the Queen
c.        To apply for a Canadian passport
d.        To run in a federal election

What are the three main groups of Aboriginal Peoples? The Metis, First Nations and
a.        Iroquois
b.        Acadians
c.        Loyalists
d.        Inuit

Which four provinces first joined Confederation? Ontario, Nova Scotia,
a.        Manitoba and Alberta
b.        Quebec and Newfoundland
c.        Quebec and New Brunswick
d.        Manitoba and New Brunswick

When did Nunavut become a territory?
a.        July 1, 1867
b.        April 1, 1982
c.        April 1, 1999
d.        January 1, 1985

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
a.        Sir Willfred Laurier
b.        Sir John A. Macdonald
c.        Jacques Cartier
d.        Lester Pearson

What is the part of the constitution that legally protects the rights and freedoms of all Canadians?
a.        The Declaration of Independence
b.        The Citizenship Act
c.        The Carter of Rights and Freedoms
d.        The British North America Act

Which mountain range forms a border between Alberta and British Columbia?
a.        Columbia Mountains
b.        Coast Mountains
c.        Rocky Mountains
d.        Mount Logan

Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?
a.        Newfoundland
b.        Prince Edward Island
c.        Nova Scotia
d.        New Brunswick

Which country is Canada’s largest trading partner?
a.        England
b.        The United States
c.        France
d.        China

Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?
a.        Prime Minister
b.        Premier
c.        Governor General
d.        Mayor

What are the territories of Northern Canada?
a.        Yukon and Northwest Territories
b.        Yukon and Nunavut
c.        Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nuvanut
d.        Yukon Territory

In what sort of jobs do most Canadians work?
a.        Natural resource jobs such as mining and forestry
b.        Service jobs such as working in government and the hospitals
c.        Manufacturing jobs such as auto and paper
d.        Research jobs such as medicine and technology

What do members of political party do?
a.        Develop the policies of the party
b.        Determine the voter’s list
c.        Review the government budget and approve government spending
d.        Elect the government and appoint cabinet ministers

In which type of industry did most early European settle work?
a.        Mining
b.        Set up hospitals
c.        Fishing and fur trade
d.        Set up schools

What are the two official language of Canada?
a.        English and French
b.        English and Italian
c.        French and Italian
d.        English and Chinese

Which are the Prairie Provinces?
a.        Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec
b.        Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario
c.        Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
d.        Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia