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Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 14

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This test: 2 Rights & Responsibilities · 5 History · 2 Government & Politics · 3 Geography · 2 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 are important Canadian values related to work?

AWorking only when it is convenient for you
BGetting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard, which contributes to personal dignity, self-respect and Canada's prosperity
CRelying on government support as a primary source of income
DWorking as little as possible while earning the maximum salary
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BGetting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard, which contributes to personal dignity, self-respect and Canada's prosperity (Correct answer)

Explanation

Important Canadian values related to work include getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard. These values contribute to personal dignity, self-respect and Canada's prosperity. Hard work and self-reliance are considered fundamental to Canadian society.

2. What are Mobility Rights in Canada?

AThe right to free public transportation across Canada
BCanadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport
CThe right to move only within one's own province or territory
DThe right to travel internationally without any documentation
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BCanadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport (Correct answer)

Explanation

Mobility Rights are guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. These rights ensure that citizens and permanent residents can move throughout the country without restriction.

3. In 1759, which battle marked the end of France's empire in America?

ABattle of Lundy's Lane
BBattle of Vimy Ridge
CBattle of the Plains of Abraham at Québec City
DBattle of Châteauguay
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CBattle of the Plains of Abraham at Québec City (Correct answer)

Explanation

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham at Québec City in 1759, in which the British defeated the French, marked the end of France's empire in America. Both commanding generals, Wolfe and Montcalm, were killed during the battle.

4. What is "responsible government"?

AIf the government loses a confidence vote in the assembly, it must resign; ministers must have the support of a majority of elected representatives
BA system where the monarch directly appoints all government ministers
CA government that only makes decisions approved by public referendum
DA system where judges have the final authority over all government decisions
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AIf the government loses a confidence vote in the assembly, it must resign; ministers must have the support of a majority of elected representatives (Correct answer)

Explanation

Responsible government means that the government must maintain the confidence of the elected assembly. If the government loses a confidence vote, it must resign. This principle ensures that ministers are accountable to the people's representatives and must have the support of a majority of elected members to govern. It is a cornerstone of Canadian parliamentary democracy.

5. Who was the first woman Member of Parliament (MP) elected in Canada, in 1921?

ANellie McClung
BDr. Emily Stowe
CAgnes Macphail
DKim Campbell
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CAgnes Macphail (Correct answer)

Explanation

Agnes Macphail was the first woman Member of Parliament (MP) elected in Canada in 1921. She was a champion for women's rights, social justice, and prison reform throughout her political career.

Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 14

6. What do Canadians wear on Remembrance Day?

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7. In what year did British Columbia join Canada?

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8. Who has the right to vote in Canadian federal elections?

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9. What does the secret ballot mean in Canadian elections?

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10. Which two provinces make up Central Canada?

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11. What is the capital of Yukon?

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12. What major river runs through Quebec and was explored by Jacques Cartier?

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13. Which of Canada's major banks are collectively known as the "Big Five"?

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14. Which Atlantic provinces have historically depended on the fishing industry?

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15. Who is Canada's Head of State?

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16. What are the two official languages of Canada?

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17. What is the Maple Leaf Tartan?

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18. What is the presumption of innocence in Canada's justice system?

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19. Which of the following is one of the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act?

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20. What do the prosperity and diversity of the country depend on?

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