Sample Canadian Citizenship Test Questions

1. What are some of the responsibilities of citizenship? (Check all that apply.)

   	Helping others in the community.
   	Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family.
   	Serving in the regular Canadian Forces.
   	Obeying the law.
   	Voting in elections.
   	Serving on a jury.
   	Recognizing the official religion.
   	Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment.

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   (See page 9 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

2. What were the main points of the Constitutional Act of 1791? (Check all that apply.)

   	It made Roman Catholicism into the official religion.
   	It divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada.
   	It granted to the Canadas legislative assemblies elected by the people.
   	It made official the name Canada.
   	It established English criminal law.

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   (See page 16 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

3. Which of the following are the responsibilities of the federal government? (Check all that apply.)

   	Defence.
   	Municipal government.
   	Foreign policy.
   	Interprovincial trade and communications.
   	Education.
   	Health.
   	Currency.
   	Natural resources.
   	Navigation.
   	Criminal law.
   	Highways.
   	Citizenship.

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   (See page 28 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

4. Who is Canada's Head of State?

   	The Prime Minister.
   	The Sovereign (King or Queen).
   	The President.
   	The Pope.

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   (See page 29 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

5. What do Canadians vote for in elections?

   	For the Prime Minister.
   	For the people they want to represent them in the House of Commons.
   	For the Governor General.
   	For the political party that will lead the country.

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   (See page 30 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

6. What conditions must be met by a person in order to run in a federal election? (Check all that apply.)

   	Must have completed high school.
   	Must be a laywer.
   	Must be 18 years or older.
   	Must collect 100 signatures.
   	Must be a Canadian citizen.

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   (See page 30 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

7. What conditions must be met by a person in order to be eligible to vote in a federal election or cast a ballot in a federal referendum? (Check all that apply.)

   	Must be a Canadian citizen.
   	Must be a permanent resident of Canada.
   	Must have been a Canadian citizen for at least 5 years.
   	Must be 18 years or older.
   	Must be 21 years or older.
   	Must be on the voters' list.
   	Must have completed high school.

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   (See page 30 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

8. Who is entitled to know how you voted?

   	Your family members.
   	Your employer.
   	Your union representative.
   	None of the above.

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   (See page 31 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

9. What is a majority government?

   	A government chosen by the majority of people in Canada.
   	A government where the majority of the representatives in the House of Commons are chosen by the people of Canada.
   	A government where the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
   	A government where the party in power has more representatives than any other party.

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   (See page 31 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

10. What is the Official Opposition?

    	The parties that are not in power and that oppose the one in power.
    	The group of all the parties that are not in power.
    	The opposition party with the most members in the House of Commons.
    	The people of Canada choose the party in power and the Official Opposition party in elections.

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    (See page 31 of Discover Canada guide 2010.)

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