Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz – British Columbia

What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

1871.

1898.

1867.

1905.

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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Canadian Charter of Rights.

The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

1867.

1905.

1982.

1878.

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Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Equality rights, and to care for Canada's heritage.

Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.

Basic freedoms, and obeying laws.

Aboriginal peoples' rights, and to volunteer.

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Who were the Voyagers?

Freedom of speech, Right to own land, and Right to a fair trial.

Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights.

Right to ski anywhere in Canada, Moving rights, and Right to public assembly.

Right to vote, Right to speak publicly, and Security rights.

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What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

Immigrants to Canada in the 18th Century

Explorers searching for the North-West Passage

Geographers who first charted the coastline of British Columbia

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Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?

Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.

Pledge to be faithful to the Queen.

Promise to observe the laws of Canada.

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What three oceans border Canada?

Quebec.

Ontario.

Nova Scotia.

Prince Edward Island.

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What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?

Atlantic, Arctic and Bering.

Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.

Pacific, Indian and Atlantic.

Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.

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What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?

Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) and Quebec (Quebec).

Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).

Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Quebec (Quebec).

Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Quebec (Quebec City)and Ontario (Toronto).

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In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory ( Whitehorse).

Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau).

Northwest Territories (Yellowknife).

Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

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One third of all Canadians live in which province?

Central Canada.

Prairies.

Atlantic Canada.

Northern Canada.

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Which country borders Canada on the south?

Quebec.

Ontario.

Northwest Territories.

Manitoba.

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Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

United States of America.

Central America.

Mexico.

Washington.

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Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

Nova Scotia.

Prince Edward Island.

Yukon Territory.

Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Who is Canada's Head of State?

British Columbia.

Prairie provinces.

Ontario.

Manitoba.

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What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

Governor General of Canada.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Prime Minister.

Lieutenant Governor.

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How is the government formed after a federal election?

The candidate's name.

The number for the candidate.

An "X".

The voter's name.

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When must federal elections be held?

The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The Queen chooses the Prime Minister from this party

The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.

The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government.

Each province elects one representative to form the government. The Queen then chooses the Prime Minister.

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What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?

About every 4 years.

When the MPs want a new Prime Minister.

Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election.

On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.

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Who was Sir Sam Steele?

Go to the police station.

Call your Member of Parliament.

Assume you cannot vote.

Call Elections Canada or visit their website.

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When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen.

A military leader of the Métis in the 19th century.

The first Prime Minister of Canada.

The Father of Manitoba.

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Who are the founding peoples of Canada?

July 1st

October 1st.

November 11th.

December 25th

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What does the word "Inuit" mean?

Métis, French and British.

Aboriginal, Métis and British.

Inuit, Aboriginal and British.

Aboriginal, French and British.

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What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

"Eskimo" in Inuktitut language.

"Home" in English.

"The people" in the Inuktitut language.

"The Arctic Land" in Inuktitut language.

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When you vote on election day, what do you do?

30%.

65%.

6%.

50%.

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Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?

Go to the voting station with your voter's card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box

Go to the voting station, take your voter's card with proof if identity, highlight your choice on the ballot and deposit it in the box.

Go to the voting station, remove 1 ballot and after marking your X deposit it in the ballot box.

Go to the voting station, tell them who you are and mark your X. Give the ballot back to the attendant.

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Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

It was a key position of the German line in Northern Spain.

It was the "hinge" of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line.

Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home.

Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.

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What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?

It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living.

It brings in cheaper goods.

It enhances our standard of living.

It makes it easier for us to travel to foreign countries.

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What does the "right to a secret ballot" mean?

1867

1955

1949

1880

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