1. What does due Process mean in Canada?
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You must prove your innocence in court
The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians
The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
Government must respect most of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
2. When did the British North America Act came into effect?
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July 1, 1867
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1900
July 1, 1857
3. Select the answer that lists the Canadian Symbols.
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the Crown, the Canadian flag, the maple leaf, the Parliament Buildings and the beaver
the maple leaf, Basketball and the beaver
the Canadian flag, the maple leaf, Niagra Fall and the beaver
the Crown, the Canadian flag, the maple leaf and the beaver
4. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
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The Governor General
The Prime Minister
The Premier of Province
The Speaker of National assembly
5. What country is Canada's largest trading partner?
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Japan
China
United States of America
Pakistan
6. Who is above law according to Canadian Constitution?
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Judges
Police
No one
Queen and her representatives
7. Who was the first explorer to reach Canada in 1497?
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Jacques Cartier
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Samuel de Champlain
8. What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?
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Kingston
Alberton
Charlottetown
Cornwall
9. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of provincial government?
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Education, health care, natural resources and policing.
National defence, foreign policy, highways and aboriginal affairs.
Education, foreign policy, natural resources and policing.
National defence, health care, citizenship and firefighting.
10. What is written on an election ballot?
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The names of the candidates in your electoral district.
The names of Canadians eligible to vote.
The candidates running for Prime Minister listed.
The results of the election.
11. How are Senators chosen?
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By the Premiers of all provinces
Appointed by the Prime Minister
Chosen by Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General of Canada
Appointed by the Queen
12. Which Province of Canada was once known as "breadbasket of the world"?
Select One:
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Saskatchewan
13. In Canada, which temperature scale is used to measure temperature?
That should be easy eh!
Select One:
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Both
14. Which is the capital city of Alberta?
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Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Red Deer
15. What does crown mean for Canadians?
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The Crown contain symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple leaves
The Crown is a symbol of Government, including Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services and the armed forces
A national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, which in Latin means from sea to sea
Reflecting the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which democracy originated
16. In 1813, Laura Secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 30-kilometre journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack. Her bravery contributed to the British-Canadian victory at the Battle of:
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Beaver Dams
Secord House
Sweet River
Thamesford Harbour
17. In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?
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Farming
Fur trading
Mining
Forestry
18. What is the Canadian Constitution?
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The laws which formed the country.
A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by.
Municipal and local bylaws.
The laws which govern the Territories in Canada.
19. What is the largest city in Canada?
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Toronto
Calgary
Ottawa
Montreal
20. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?
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Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.