canadian Rights 2

Question 1

Which document forms part of the Constitution and guarantees the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became part of the Constitution in 1982 and protects fundamental rights.

Question 2

Which of the following is a fundamental freedom guaranteed to Canadians?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of conscience and religion

Answer

Freedom of conscience and religion is one of the fundamental freedoms in the Charter.

Question 3

What right allows Canadians to enter, stay in, or leave Canada?

Accepted Answer

Mobility rights

Answer

Mobility rights allow citizens to enter, remain in, and leave Canada, and to live and work anywhere in the country.

Question 4

Which freedom protects the right to organize peaceful public meetings and demonstrations?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of peaceful assembly

Answer

Freedom of peaceful assembly lets people gather peacefully to demonstrate or hold meetings.

Question 5

Equality rights in the Charter mean Canadians are equal before the law regardless of all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Favourite sports team

Answer

Equality rights protect against discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, colour, sex, age, or disability — not personal preferences.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test