Citizenship Practice Test

Citizenship Practice Flashcards

Where does a Member of Parliament from Montreal spend their weekend in their electoral district?

Visiting the province of Quebec.

After a federal election, which party forms the new government?

The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.

Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

More than 600,000.

Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

10

What law allows a new immigrant woman in Canada to take a job at par with a man?

Equality of women and men

From where does the name "Canada" come from?

From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.

Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.

Volunteer.

Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

In the Parliament of Canada.

Give the first line of Canada's national anthem?

O Canada! Our home and native land!

How are Members of Parliament chosen?

Elected by Canadian citizens.

How are Senators chosen?

Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

How does a bill become a law?

Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General.

How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

By the Prime Minister

How is the government formed after a federal election?

Ordinarily, the party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.

How is the Prime Minister chosen?

The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister.

In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?

Yes, if you feel the need to.

In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?

The Quiet Revolution.

In what industry do most Canadians work?

Service.

In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

Central Canada.

Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders

Conservative (Andrew Scheer - interim leader), NDP (Don Davies - interim leader), Liberal (Mark Carney), Bloc Quebecois (Blanchet), Green Party (May)

Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment.

Name the federal electoral districts in Richmond, British Columbia.

Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond Centre and Steveston-Richmond East

Name the five regions of Canada

Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North

Name the members of Parliament for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they belong to (Richmond Centre, Steveston-Richmond East respectively).

Chak Au (Conservative), Parm Bains (Liberal)

Name the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they belong to (Richmond North Centre, Richmond South Centre, Richmond-Steveston, and Richmond-Queensborough respectively).

Teresa Wat (Conservative Party of BC), Hon Chan (Conservative Party of BC), Kelly Greene (NDP), and Steve Kooner (Conservative Party of BC)

Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights.

Name three city councillors for Richmond, British Columbia.

Michael Wolfe, Chak Au and Carol Day

Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.

Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms).

Name two responsibilities of the federal government.

National defence and foreign policy.

Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.

Health and Education

On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

April 1st, 1999

One third of all Canadians live in which province?

Ontario.

The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means:

From sea to sea.

What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?

Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities.

What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?

Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?

Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City).

What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?

Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).

What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?

Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

What are the three levels of government in Canada?

Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).

What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

Natural resources, manufacturing and services.

What are the three parts of Parliament?

The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate.

What are the two official languages of Canada?

English and French.

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

United States of America.

What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

Unity.

What did the Fathers of Confederation do?

They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada

What do you call a law before it is passed?

A Bill.

What do you call the Sovereign's representative in the provinces?

Lieutenant-Governor.

What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

An x

What does Confederation mean?

Joining of provinces to make a new country.

What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.

What does the "right to a secret ballot" mean?

No one can watch your vote and no one should look at how you voted

What does the Canadian flag look like?

White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.

What does the term "responsible government" mean?

The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.

What does the word "Inuit" mean?

"The people" in the Inuktitut language.

What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America

What is a Francophone?

A person who speaks French as their first language

What is a major river in Quebec?

St. Lawrence River

What is a majority government?

When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

What is a voter information card?

A form that tells you when and where to vote.

What is Canada's national winter sport?

Hockey.

What is Canada's system of government called?

Parliamentary government.

What is meant by the equality of women and men?

Men and women are equal under the law.

What is the "head tax"?

Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.

What is the capital city of British Columbia?

Victoria.

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa.

What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.

What is the government of all of Canada called?

Federal.

What is the highest court in Canada?

The Supreme Court of Canada

What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

Victoria Cross.

What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

Catholic.

What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.

What is the name of the Governor General?

Mary Simon.

What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in British Columbia?

John Rustad

What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?

Wendy Cocchia

What is the name of the Mayor of Richmond, British Columbia?

Mayor Malcolm Brodie

What is the name of the Premier of British Columbia?

Premier David Eby

What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?

Mark Carney (Liberal Party).

What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

God Save the Queen (or King).

What is the role of the courts in Canada?

To settle disputes.

What is the role of the Opposition parties?

To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.

What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

65%.

What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?

Call Elections Canada or visit their website.

What song is Canada's national anthem?

O Canada.

What three oceans border Canada?

Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.

What was the "Underground Railroad"?

An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada

What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?

Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War.

What was the Women's Suffrage Movement?

The effort by women to achieve the right to vote.

What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.

What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?

1949

What year was Confederation?

1867.

When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?

No one.

When did the British North America Act come into effect?

1867.

When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

1982.

When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?

We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.

When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

November 11th.