Canadian Values: Citizenship Test Practice Questions
Canadian Values is one of the seven topics in Discover Canada, the official guide every real test question comes from. It covers: The shared values that unite Canadians, including equality of opportunity, respect for the dignity of every person, and the freedoms protected by the Charter.
Of the 280 questions in our practice bank, 40 are Canadian Values questions. On a typical 20-question test you can expect roughly 3 from this topic. Below are 9 sample questions with answers and explanations to show you exactly what to prepare for.
Sample Canadian Values Questions and Answers
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1. In Canada, what does the law say about the status of men and women?
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In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. This is a fundamental principle of Canadian society, enshrined under "The Equality of Women and Men."
2. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms entrenched in the Constitution?
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The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter guarantees fundamental freedoms and sets out additional rights including equality rights for all Canadians.
3. Who was the founder of the women's suffrage movement in Canada?
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The founder of the women's suffrage movement in Canada was Dr. Emily Stowe, who was also the first Canadian woman to practise medicine in Canada. In 1916, Manitoba became the first province to grant voting rights to women.
4. When was the Canadian Multiculturalism Act passed?
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The Canadian Multiculturalism Act was passed in 1988, making Canada the first country in the world to pass a national multiculturalism law. It affirms the policy of the Government of Canada to recognize and promote the understanding that multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society.
5. What does "due process" mean in Canada's legal system?
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Due process is the principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law. Canada's legal system is based on a heritage that includes the rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles and due process.
6. What are three key facts about Canada's system of government?
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There are three key facts about Canada's system of government: our country is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. In Canada's parliamentary democracy, the people elect members to the House of Commons and to the provincial and territorial legislatures.
7. What are Canadian laws intended to provide?
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Canadian laws are intended to provide order in society and a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians. The law applies to everyone, including judges, politicians and the police.
8. Which fundamental freedom is listed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms regarding belief?
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Freedom of conscience and religion is one of the fundamental freedoms listed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It guarantees that every Canadian is free to follow any religion or no religion at all.
9. How has the Canadian state traditionally partnered with faith communities?
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The state has traditionally partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare, harmony and mutual respect; to provide schools and health care; to resettle refugees; and to uphold religious freedom, religious expression and freedom of conscience.
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