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.
Key facts about the real test
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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Practice Test 11 Questions
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1. What is one responsibility of Canadian citizenship related to elections?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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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