Canadian Citizenship

When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament? - correct answer Within 4 years of the most recent election Which of the following is the federal government responsible for? Highways, Natural Resources, Education, Interprovincial Trade and Communication? - correct answer Interprovincial Trade and Communications What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? - correct answer Dominion of Canada Where do more than half the people i...

What is the Constitution Act of 1867? - correct answer Also called the British North America Act, it is a major part of the Constitution of Canada. The act created a federal dominion What kind of system of government is Canada? - correct answer Canada is the only constitutional monarchy in North America What is habeas corpus? - correct answer The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state (comes from English common law) When was the constitution of Canada amended to entren...

What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada? - correct answer 1949 What year was Confederation? - correct answer 1867 When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution? - correct answer 1982 How is the government formed after a federal election? - correct answer The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister. In Canada, are you allowed to questi...

What are the details of test itself? - correct answer The test is: - in English or French - 30 minutes long, time limit - 20 questions - multiple-choice and true or false questions - based on "Discover Canada" You need to get 15 correct answers to pass the test. Resources to master before taking the test: - correct answer 1. Read "Discover Canada" all the way through at least once, listen to the audio all the way through at least once: - 2. "Study Questions" section of "...

Who is the head of state? - correct answer A Sovereign (Queen or King) Who represents the Queen in Canada? - correct answer The Governor General Name the Governor General - correct answer David Johnston Who is the head of government? - correct answer The Prime Minister What is the Prime Minister's name? - correct answer Stephen Harper What is the name of the political party in power? - correct answer The PC (Progressive Conservative's) Name the leader of the oppos...

What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples? - correct answer First Nations (65%), Métis and Inuit Who was John Buchan? - correct answer A popular Governor General of Canada When did the House of Commons recognize that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada? - correct answer 2006 Who is Marjorie Turner-Bailey? - correct answer An Olympian and descendant of black Loyalists When did ENGLISH settlement begin in Canada? - correct answer 1610 Who establi...

What/who is the oath professed to? - correct answer The Monarch. Not a document (e.g. constitution), a banner (e.g. flag), or a geopolitical entity (e.g. country). What is the Magna Carta also known as? - correct answer The Great Charter of Freedoms (created in 1215) What does the Magna Carta include? - correct answer Freedom of conscience and religion; of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including of speech and of the press; of peaceful assembly; and of association. What ...

Which province is in the region of the West Coast? - correct answer British Columbia. One third of all Canadians live in which province? - correct answer Ontario. Which two are Great Lakes? - correct answer Huron and Erie. Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer? - correct answer Ask for legal aid services. Which party is in power in British Columbia? - correct answer New Democratic Party Where is Canada's largest naval base located? - correct answer Halifax. W...