Canadian Citizenship Test Study Guide – Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards summarize key vocabulary and facts from the Canadian Citizenship Test Study Guide, providing concise definitions for quick review.

What are the four fundamental freedoms protected by the Charter?

1. Freedom of conscience and religion

2. freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression

3. Freedom of peaceful assembly

4. and freedom of association.

What is the rule of law?

The principle that everyone must obey the law; no one is above the law, not even the government.

Responsibilities of Canadian citizens

Obey the law, take responsibility for oneself and family, serve on a jury, vote in elections, help others in the community, protect and enjoy our heritage and environment.

Habeas corpus

The legal right to challenge unlawful detention by the state.

What is multiculturalism in Canada?

Policy that all citizens are equal and may celebrate diverse cultural traditions while sharing common Canadian values.

Founding peoples of Canada

Aboriginal peoples, French, and British.

Three distinct Aboriginal groups

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

Official languages of Canada

English and French.

Officially bilingual province

New Brunswick.

Acadians

Descendants of French colonists in the Maritimes; many were deported during the “Great Upheaval.”

John Cabot

First European to map Canada’s East Coast in 1497.

Who were the builders of first European settlement in Canada

Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain in 1604.

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

1759 battle where the British defeated the French at Quebec City, ending France’s empire in North America.

Quebec Act of 1774

Law that allowed religious freedom for Catholics and restored French civil law while maintaining British criminal law.

United Empire Loyalists

People loyal to the British Crown who moved to Canada after the American Revolution.

What was the war of 1812 (Canadian perspective)

Conflict in which British forces, Canadians, and First Nations fought the Americans, ensuring Canada’s independence from the U.S.

Confederation

The union that created Canada on July 1, 1867.

Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?

Sir John A. Macdonald

Original provinces of Confederation

1. Ontario

2. Quebec

3. Nova Scotia

4. New Brunswick.

What does "Dominion of Canada" mean?

Title inspired by a Bible verse meaning a country stretching from sea to sea.

Canada’s system of government

Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, and federal state.

Head of State (Canada)

The King, represented in Canada by the Governor General.

Head of Government (Canada)

The Prime Minister.

Three levels of government

Federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal.

Who can vote in federal elections?

Canadian citizens, 18 years or older, on the voters list.

What is a secret ballot?

Voting method that ensures no one can see how you voted.

How to vote (federal election)

Mark an ‘X’ next to the candidate of your choice on the ballot.

Presumption of innocence

Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Roles of the police

Keep people safe, enforce laws, and maintain order.

National anthem of Canada

“O Canada.”

Official tree of Canada

The maple tree.

Official animal symbol of Canada

The beaver

Basis of Canada’s economy

Natural resources, agriculture, technology, and trade.

Five regions of Canada

1. Atlantic

2. Central

3. Prairie

4. West Coast

5. North

Most populated region of Canada

Central Canada (Ontario and Quebec).

Capital city of Canada

Ottawa.

Who was John Buchan?

served as the Governor General of Canada. Was also an author

When did the House of Commons recognize that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada?

2006

Capitol of Ontario

Toronto

What is a major river in Quebec?

St. Lawrence River

How many provinces and how many territories doe Canada have?

10 provinces and3 territories.

In what industry do most Canadians work?

Service

What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Ontario?

Marit Stiles

What is the name of the Premier of Ontario?

Premier Doug Ford

What three industries are important to Ontario’s economy today?

1. Mining

2. tourism

3. automobile manufacturing

When is Canada Day?

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

Which political party is in power in Ontario?

Progressive Conservative Party

Which province has its own time zone?

Newfoundland and Labrador

Who is Canada’s Head of State?

His Majesty King Charles III

Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?

The conservative party

What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario?

Edith Dumont