Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test - Government and Elections 3

What are the three levels of government?

Federal, Township, Provincial

Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)

Federal, State, Local

Township and Provincial, State, Local

Correct! Wrong!

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Judicial, Sovereign

Senate, Judicial, Executive

House of Commons, Judicial, Executive

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

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

It is run solely by the House of Commons

It is run by the Senate

Correct! Wrong!

Canada is a monarchy with what type of Government?

Absolute Monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy

Dictatorship

Republic

Correct! Wrong!

Explanation:
Canada is a constitutional monarchy. It is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional framework that includes a monarch as the head of state.

Who is the current Head of State?

Governor General, David Johnston

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

Prince Phillip

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?

Foreign policy

Education

Property and civil rights

Health

Correct! Wrong!

Which is NOT true concerning voting?

You can vote even if you did not receive a voter information card

You can be added to the voter's list at any time, including on election day

You cannot vote unless you are on the National Register of Electors list

You can vote even if you are not on the National Register of Electors list

Correct! Wrong!

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

Governor General

Lt. Governor

Premier

Commissioner

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?

Where to vote (location)

A number to call if you require special services

The exact time of the day to vote

When to vote (date)

Correct! Wrong!

Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held?

The first week of November every four years

The third Monday in October every five years

Whenever the Prime Minister wants

The third Monday in October every four years

Correct! Wrong!

How are the House of Commons members chosen?

They are elected by Canadian citizens

They are appointed by the Prime Minister

They are appointed by Sovereign

They are appointed by Lt. Governors

Correct! Wrong!

What are ridings or constituencies?

Senator districts

Electoral districts

Legislative assemblymen

Correct! Wrong!

Who was the previous Governor General of Canada?

Adrienne Clarkson

Julie Payette

Justin Trudeau

Romeo LeBlanc

Correct! Wrong!

Explanation:
She served as the 29th Governor General from October 2, 2017, to January 21, 2025.

How does a bill become law?

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

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

Approval by the Prime Minister and Cabinet Members

Approval and signing by the Sovereign

Correct! Wrong!

Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?

Dominic LeBlanc, Liberal Party

Rona Ambrose, Conservative Party

Stephen Harper, Conservative Party

Elizabeth May, Green Party

Correct! Wrong!

Who is the current Governor General?

David Johnston

Mary Simon

Pierre Duchesne

Michaëlle Jean

Correct! Wrong!

Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test – Government and Elections 3

What are the three levels of government?

What are the three branches of government?

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

Canada is a monarchy with what type of Government?

Who is the current Head of State?

Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?

Which is NOT true concerning voting?

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

Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?

Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held?

How are the House of Commons members chosen?

What are ridings or constituencies?

Who was the previous Governor General of Canada?

How does a bill become law?

Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?

Who is the current Governor General?

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