From whom are the Métis descended?

French or English traders and First Nations women

Which party becomes Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?

The party with the second most elected representatives.

What is meant by a "secret ballot"?

No one can watch you vote or look at how you voted

What does "due process" mean?

Government must respect all the legal rights a person has

Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament

Which four provinces first formed Confederation?

Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

One responsibility of Canadian citizenship is...

Voting in elections, Serving on a jury

What is a voter information card?

A form that tells you where you vote.

Which is NOT a right Canadian citizens have under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

The right to drive, The right to enter Canada and the United States freely

How is a Prime Minister chosen after a federal election?

The leader of the party with the most seats

Who is Canada's Head of State?

The Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

What is written on a federal election ballot?

The names of the candidates in your electoral district

Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

Canadians who are at least 18 years old & on the voters list

What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?

To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II

Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?

The Governor General, David Johnston

Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?

It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation

What are the three parts of Parliament?

The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate

Who are the Acadians?

Descendants of French colonists who settled in the Maritimes

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

The discovery has saved 16 million people worldwide

What is the Underground Railroad?

A network used by slaves to escape the USA into Canada

What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

Write an X in the circle beside the name of your choice

Who are the aboriginal peoples of Canada?

The first inhabitants of Canada

In the War of 1812, Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings. What did the British do?

They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.

When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?

Within five years of the last election

What is meant by the "equality of women and men"?

Men and women are treated equally under the law.

When is Canada Day and what do we celebrate?

July 1st when celebrate the anniversary of Confederation

Name the three levels of government in Canada

Federal, provincial or territorial and municipal

What was the Head Tax?

A discriminatory race-based entry fee to Canada

Name two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Name two responsibilities of the federal government

Foreign policy and national defence

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1
From whom are the Métis descended?
French or English traders and First Nations women
English traders and First Nations women
French traders and First Nations women
Acadians and First Nations men
2
Which party becomes Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?
The party with the third most elected representatives
The party with the fewest number of elected representatives
The party the Queen selects
The party with the second most elected representatives.
3
What is meant by a "secret ballot"?
No one can accompany you to a polling station
An unknown voting location
No one can watch you vote or look at how you voted
A private candidates' meeting
4
What should you do if you don't receive a voter's card?
Call the police
Assume you cannot vote
Contact Elections Canada
Call your Member of Parliament
5
What does "due process" mean?
You must prove your innocence in court
Government must respect most legal rights a person has
Laws apply to all Canadians except judges and politicians
Government must respect all the legal rights a person has
6
Name two responsibilities of the provincial government.
Communication and education
Education and defence
Education and health
Health and recycling
7
Which federal political party is in power?
Green Party
Conservative Party of Canada
New Democratic Party
Liberal Party of Canada
8
How can you help protect the environment?
Mow your lawn
Buy bottled water
Drive your car to work
Join a car pool
9
Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
A candidate they want to be represent them in the Senate
A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament
A candidate they want to be the Premier
A candidate they want to be the Head of State
10
Which four provinces first formed Confederation?
Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
11
One responsibility of Canadian citizenship is...
Voting in elections
Keeping your yard tidy
Protecting the environment
Serving on a jury
12
What is a voter information card?
A form that tells you where you vote.
The written proof that you have voted
A form that tells you who to vote for
A list of all the candidates running in a federal election
13
Which is NOT a right Canadian citizens have under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
The right to drive
The right of be educated in either official language
The right to vote
The right to enter Canada and the United States freely
14
How is a Prime Minister chosen after a federal election?
The official opposition chooses
The leader of the party with the most seats
The Governor General chooses
The Queen chooses
15
What do you call a law before it is passed?
A debate
A proposal
A bill
A legal document
16
Which political party is in power in Alberta?
The Progressive Conservative Party
The New Democratic Party
The Liberal Party
The Wildrose Party
17
Who is Canada's Head of State?
The consort of the Queen, Prince Phillip
The Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Governor General, David Johnston
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau
18
What is written on a federal election ballot?
The election results
The list of candidates for Prime Minister
Your name and address
The names of the candidates in your electoral district
19
Who has the right to vote in federal elections?
Canadian citizens & landed immigrants aged 19 & older
Canadians who are at least 19 years old & on the voters list
Canadian citizens & landed immigrants aged 18 & older
Canadians who are at least 18 years old & on the voters list
20
When did Nunavut become a territory?
1989
2001
2003
1999
21
Give an example of how you can help in the community
Wear red on Canada Day
Volunteer at a food bank
Drive to work
Wash your car
22
What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
Acadians, Inuit, Métis
First Nations, Acadians and Inuit
First Nations, French and Inuit
First Nations, Inuit, Métis
23
What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?
To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II
To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea
To pledge your allegiance to the flag
To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution
24
Who are the Québécois?
People of Quebec
Descendants of French colonists
European settlers
French-speaking Catholics
25
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
338
305
803
300
26
What is the population of Canada?
About 33 million
About 3 million
About 25 million
About 20 million
27
Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau
The Premier, Rachel Notley
The Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson
The Governor General, David Johnston
28
Who is the Premier of Alberta?
David Swann
Rachel Notley
Ric McIver
Brian Jean
29
What is the capital of Ontario?
Hamilton
London
Mississauga
Toronto
30
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps
It was an important victory in the Boer War
It was the last battle of the First World War
It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation
31
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
George Washington
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Louis La Fontaine
32
What are the three parts of Parliament?
The Prime Minister, the House of Commons and the Senate
The Sovereign, the Prime Minister and the Premiers
The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate
The Sovereign, the Governor General and the Prime Minister
33
In the 1960s Quebec experienced rapid change. What is this period called?
The French Rebellion
The Quiet Revolution
The People's Revolution
The Riel Rebellion
34
Who are the Acadians?
Descendants of French colonists who settled in the Maritimes
English members of la Francophonie
First Nations people of the Arctic
Descendants of United Empire Loyalists in Nova Scotia
35
What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
The discovery has saved 16 million people worldwide
It meant more Canadians have become doctors
It increased the number of hospitals and clinics in Canada
It meant more money for Canada's health care system
36
What is the capital of Canada?
Montreal
Ottawa
Vancouver
Toronto
37
Who is Canada's Prime Minister?
Michaëlle Jean
Justin Trudeau
Stephen Lewis
Rachel Notley
38
What is the Underground Railroad?
The TTC subway system
The first railway to cross Canada
The CPR's secret railway line
A network used by slaves to escape the USA into Canada
39
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
Write your name beside your choice
Write the name of your chosen candidate
Write an X in the circle beside the name of your choice
Draw a line under the name of your chosen candidate
40
Who are the aboriginal peoples of Canada?
Immigrants from England
The first inhabitants of Canada
United Empire Loyalists
Immigrants from Australia
41
In the War of 1812, Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings. What did the British do?
They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.
They expanded their defence system, including Fort York
They captured Niagara Falls
They attacked American merchant ships
42
When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?
Within three years of the last election
Within five years of the last election
Whenever the Sovereign decides
Every four years following the most recent general election
43
What is meant by the "equality of women and men"?
Men and women need to obey the law
Men and women are the same
Men and women are treated equally under the law.
Men and women are similar
44
When is Canada Day and what do we celebrate?
July 4th when we celebrate the anniversary of Confederation
May 21st when we celebrate the Queen's birthday
July 1st when celebrate the anniversary of Confederation
June 24th when we celebrate multiculturalism
45
Name the three levels of government in Canada
Federal, provincial or territorial and municipal
Federal, provincial or territorial and local
Federal, state and municipal
Federal, provincial or territorial and state
46
What was the Head Tax?
A tax based on the number of children per family
A discriminatory kind of property tax
A fee charged for riding the railroad
A discriminatory race-based entry fee to Canada
47
Which level of government is responsible for by-laws?
Municipal
State
Territorial
Federal
48
Who is the mayor of Edmonton?
Kerry Diotte
Don Iveson
Naheed Nenshi
Stephen Mandel
49
Name two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law
The Magna Carta and English common law
Equality rights and care for the environment
Aboriginal rights and conserving water
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
50
Which federal political party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?
Liberal Party of Canada
Green Party
New Democratic Party
Conservative Party
51
Name two responsibilities of the federal government
Foreign policy and national defence
Foreign policy and firefighting
Emergency services and citizenship
Snow removal and national defence

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