Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 13
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This test: 2 Rights & Responsibilities · 5 History · 3 Government & Politics · 2 Geography · 2 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 13 Questions
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1. When called to do so, what are you legally required to do as a Canadian citizen?
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When called to do so, serving on a jury is a legal requirement for Canadian citizens. Jury duty is a civic responsibility that helps ensure the justice system works fairly. It is considered a privilege and a duty of citizenship in Canada.
2. What does "freedom of association" mean?
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Freedom of association is a fundamental freedom protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It means that Canadians are free to join or form any lawful organization, including political parties, trade unions, cultural groups, and other associations.
3. What were the skilled canoe travellers who transported furs in the fur trade called?
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The voyageurs and coureurs des bois were skilled canoe travellers who played a vital role in the fur trade by transporting furs over vast distances across Canada's waterways. They are iconic figures in Canadian history.
4. What did Lord Durham recommend after the Rebellions of 1837-38?
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After the Rebellions of 1837-38, Lord Durham was sent to investigate the causes. His report recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged into one colony (the Province of Canada) and that the colony be granted responsible government, where the executive would be accountable to the elected assembly.
5. Which was the first province to grant voting rights to women?
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Manitoba was the first province to grant voting rights to women in 1916. This was a landmark achievement in the women's suffrage movement in Canada, and other provinces soon followed.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 13
6. When is Remembrance Day observed in Canada?
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7. What inspired the term "Dominion of Canada"?
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8. What is a "riding" or electoral district in Canada?
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9. What is an electoral district in Canada?
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10. What is the fundamental principle of Canadian democracy?
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11. When did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
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12. What are the three Northern Territories of Canada?
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13. Which Canadian region is known as a world leader in information technology and biotechnology?
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14. Which of the following is one of Canada's major natural resource exports?
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15. What does the Canadian coat of arms contain as a motto?
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16. Which Canadian holiday is a Christian holy day and also a national statutory holiday across all provinces and territories?
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17. What is an Inukshuk?
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18. What is habeas corpus?
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19. Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
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20. In which international peacekeeping missions has Canada participated?
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