Canadian Citizenship

The Oath of Citizenship states I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to __________ King Charles the Third, King of Canada

His Majesty's loyalty is the essence of the Oath.

In Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a __________.

document such as a constitution.

The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of __________.

Rights and Freedoms.

Canadian citizens must obey Canada's laws and respect the rights and __________ of others.

freedoms.

The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or __________ of Aboriginal peoples.

freedoms.

Voting in elections is a responsibility of __________ in Canada.

citizenship.

The __________ of Canada recognizes the equality of men and women.

law.

The __________ is the highest court in Canada.

Supreme Court of Canada.

In Canada, it is illegal to discriminate based on __________ in terms of gender identity and expression.

sexual orientation.

The __________ is the term that refers to the peoples who are the original inhabitants of Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

Aboriginal peoples.

The __________ was required to give unequivocal permission for civil and criminal laws in Canada until the Constitution Act, 1982.

Sovereign.

The __________ Act was established to promote equality of French and English in Canadian society.

Official Languages.

On Remembrance Day, Canadians wear the __________ to remember those who sacrificed their lives in wars.

red poppy.

The term ______________ refers to Canada's system of government with a hereditary head of state and elected representatives.

constitutional monarchy.

The __________ is a significant symbol of Canada, representing peace, order, and good government.

Crown.

The right to vote in Canada is given to those who are Canadian citizens and at least __________ years old.

The Governor General represents the __________ in Canada.

Sovereign.

Engaging in volunteer work is considered a __________ of citizenship in Canada.

responsibility.

The __________ is a powerful part of the Canadian legal system, ensuring due process under the law.

judicial system.

The __________ of Canada is responsible for conducting fair elections and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

Election Canada.

Canada's __________ is focused on democracy, serving to promote and protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

legal system.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms began with the words, 'Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of ________ and the rule of law.'

God.

In Canada, citizens must learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, including know the __________ procedures.

voting.

To become a Canadian citizen, an applicant must have an adequate knowledge of __________ or French.

English.

The __________ in government that enables legislation of laws must be respected and obeyed by every citizen.

rule of law.

The document known as the Oath of Citizenship fulfills duties as a __________ citizen.

Canadian.

The principle of __________ is foundational in Canada, wherein no one is above the law.

the rule of law.

Canadians have the right to __________ which is strictly enforced by the law.

a secret ballot.

The main duty of government is to ensure __________ and to protect the rights of all Canadians.

public safety.

Canadian citizens promote peace in society through mutual respect and __________.

cooperation.

The relationship with Aboriginal peoples is significant to __________ in Canada.

Crown.

The __________ Act established provisions for equality between French and English speakers in governmental functions.

Official Languages.

The __________ of Rights and Freedoms serves as a guideline for the rights held by all Canadians.

Charter.

The __________ acknowledges Canada's rich diversity, encompassing various ethnic groups and cultural identities.

multiculturalism.

The Oath of Citizenship must be taken at a public __________ ceremony to mark the formal admission of a new citizen.

citizenship.

All members of Parliament are elected through competitive __________.

elections.

The Canadian legal system is rooted in both __________ common law and civil law practices.

English.