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Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 11

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This test: 3 Rights & Responsibilities · 4 History · 3 Government & Politics · 3 Geography · 1 Economy · 3 Symbols · 3 Values · No question repeats across our 14 practice tests.

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The Canadian citizenship test has 20 questions, multiple choice and true or false. You need 15 of 20 (75%) to pass. Most applicants now take it online with a 45-minute limit. It is based on the official guide Discover Canada.

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1. What is one responsibility of Canadian citizenship related to elections?

AVoting in federal, provincial/territorial and local elections
BRunning for political office
CDonating to a political party
DWatching election debates on television
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AVoting in federal, provincial/territorial and local elections (Correct answer)

Explanation

Voting in federal, provincial/territorial and local elections is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship. Participating in the democratic process by voting is one of the most important ways citizens can contribute to their communities and country.

2. What does freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression include?

AFreedom of speech and of the press
BFreedom to avoid paying taxes
CFreedom to disobey court orders
DFreedom to carry weapons in public
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AFreedom of speech and of the press (Correct answer)

Explanation

Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression includes freedom of speech and of the press. These fundamental freedoms are protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

3. Name one way citizens can help others in their community.

AVolunteering at a food bank, helping people in need, assisting at school, or encouraging newcomers to integrate
BPaying higher taxes to fund community programs
CReporting neighbours to local authorities for minor issues
DAttending all municipal council meetings
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AVolunteering at a food bank, helping people in need, assisting at school, or encouraging newcomers to integrate (Correct answer)

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Citizens can help others in their community by volunteering at a food bank, helping people in need, assisting at school, or encouraging newcomers to integrate. Volunteering and community involvement are important responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

4. Who were Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, and Count Frontenac?

AEarly British governors of Upper Canada
BOutstanding leaders who built a French Empire in North America from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico
CExplorers who first mapped the Rocky Mountains
DFur traders who founded the Hudson's Bay Company
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BOutstanding leaders who built a French Empire in North America from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico (Correct answer)

Explanation

Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, and Count Frontenac were outstanding leaders who built a French Empire in North America that extended from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico during the 17th and 18th centuries.

5. What was the Underground Railroad?

AA railway system built underground to connect Canadian cities
BA Christian anti-slavery network through which thousands of slaves escaped from the United States to settle in Canada
CA secret military tunnel used during the War of 1812
DA trade route used by fur traders between Montreal and Hudson Bay
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BA Christian anti-slavery network through which thousands of slaves escaped from the United States to settle in Canada (Correct answer)

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The Underground Railroad was a Christian anti-slavery network that helped thousands of enslaved people escape from the United States to settle in Canada, particularly in Upper Canada (Ontario). It was neither underground nor a railroad, but a secret network of routes, safe houses, and abolitionists who guided freedom seekers to safety, primarily between the 1840s and 1860s.

Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 11

6. What is the RCMP?

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7. What was the primary role of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War?

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8. What is the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament?

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9. What does the independence of courts mean in Canada?

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10. What is the role of the leader of a provincial government in Canada?

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11. Which province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?

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12. What is the capital of British Columbia?

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13. Which province has the largest population?

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14. What is a major source of energy in Quebec, Manitoba, and British Columbia?

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15. When was "O Canada" first performed?

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16. What does Victoria Day celebrate?

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17. What is Canada's official summer sport?

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18. What is one of Canada's founding principles regarding how individuals and governments are regulated?

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19. What are the two official languages of Canada?

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20. What is the responsibility of every citizen regarding the environment?

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