Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 8
Try the first 5 questions of this 20-question citizenship practice test free, with instant answers and explanations. The full test is in the app.
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.
Practice Test 8 Questions
The first 5 questions below include the correct answer and a full explanation. The remaining 15 questions of this test are in the app.
1. What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms say about Official Language Rights?
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes that French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the Government of Canada. Citizens have the right to communicate with and receive services from federal institutions in either official language. This reflects Canada's constitutional commitment to bilingualism at the federal level.
2. What are the sources of Canadian law?
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Canadian law has several sources, including the laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution that Canada inherited from Great Britain.
3. Besides joining the Canadian Armed Forces, what can you do in your local community to serve Canada?
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In addition to serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, citizens can serve Canada by joining the Coast Guard or local emergency services such as the police force or fire department. These roles contribute directly to community safety and national service.
4. What does the Iroquoian word "kanata" mean?
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The word "kanata" means "village" in the Iroquoian language. It is the origin of the name "Canada." Jacques Cartier heard the word used by two Aboriginal youths to describe the route to their village, and he later applied the name to the entire region.
5. Who warned Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack during the War of 1812?
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Laura Secord is a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She walked 30 kilometres on foot through rough terrain to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack, which helped the British forces win the Battle of Beaver Dams in June 1813.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 8
6. Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry when Canada took over the northwest from the Hudson's Bay Company?
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7. What was the Great Depression called in Canada?
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8. Who is the head of the Canadian government?
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9. What is the key phrase in Canada's original constitutional document of 1867?
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10. What is a Member of Parliament who does not belong to any party called?
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11. What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
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12. What is the capital of Alberta?
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13. What does the name "Iqaluit," the capital of Nunavut, mean in Inuktitut?
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14. When was the Bank of Canada established?
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15. Who wrote the original French lyrics to "O Canada"?
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16. What are Canadian Heritage Minutes?
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17. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
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18. When was the Canadian Multiculturalism Act passed?
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19. How has the Canadian state traditionally partnered with faith communities?
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20. What happened to many Aboriginal children from the 1800s until the 1980s?
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