Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test - Government and Elections 3

Question 1

What are ridings or constituencies?

Accepted Answer

Electoral districts

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Senator districts

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Legislative assemblymen

Question 2

How does a bill become law?

Accepted Answer

Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and Royal assent

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Approval by a minority in the House of Commons and Senate and Royal assent

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Approval by the Prime Minister and Cabinet Members

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Approval and signing by the Sovereign

Question 3

Who is the current Head of State?

Accepted Answer

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

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Governor General, David Johnston

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Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

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Prince Phillip

Question 4

What are the key facts about Canada's system of government?

Accepted Answer

It is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, a constitutional monarchy

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It is run by the Head of State and the Prime Minister

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It is run solely by the House of Commons

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It is run by the Senate

Question 5

Who is the current Governor General?

Accepted Answer

Mary Simon

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David Johnston

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Pierre Duchesne

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Michaëlle Jean

Question 6

How are the House of Commons members chosen?

Accepted Answer

They are elected by Canadian citizens

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They are appointed by the Prime Minister

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They are appointed by Sovereign

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They are appointed by Lt. Governors

Question 7

What are the three branches of government?

Accepted Answer

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Legislative, Judicial, Sovereign

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Senate, Judicial, Executive

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House of Commons, Judicial, Executive

Question 8

Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?

Accepted Answer

The exact time of the day to vote

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Where to vote (location)

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A number to call if you require special services

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When to vote (date)

Question 9

What is the title of the Sovereign's representative in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Governor General

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Lt. Governor

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Premier

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Commissioner

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Foreign policy

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Education

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Property and civil rights

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Health