5. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?
Select One:
It made changes to the Citizenship Act.
Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.
The Queen has more power in Canadian Government.
It lets Canadians to enjoy more freedom.
6. When is Canada Day?
Select One:
July 1st every year
The second Monday of July.
September 6th of each year.
The third Monday of May.
7. What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
Select One:
The candidate's name
The party's name
An X
The number for the candidate
8. When did the name Canada begin first appearing on maps?
Select One:
1880
1920
1550
1760
9. Which three legal rights are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Select One:
Mobility rights, official language rights and Aboriginal peoples' rights.
Freedom of expression, right to buy a property and right to a fair trial.
Right to have a job, to live and work anywhere in Canada and right to life.
Right to become a Prime Minister, freedom of life and freedom of voting.
10. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign (Queen) and that of the Prime Minister?
Select One:
The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.
11. Where do more than half of the people in Canada live?
Select One:
Atlantic Canada
Central Canada
Prairies
Coastal Pacific
12. What song is Canada's national anthem?
Select One:
O Canadian
O Canadian Citizens
God save the Queen
O Canada
13. 'Habeas corpus' became part of Canadian Rights and Responsibility. Where was the concept of 'Habeas corpus' taken from ?
Select One:
A word that came from Aboriginal language
It was part of aboriginal culture
It came from French Common Law
It came from English common law
14. On July 5, 1916, the assembly of the No. 2 Construction Battalion was approved. Why was this battalion different from the rest of the military's battalions?
Select One:
It was Canada's first, and only, all-black battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, battalion consisting of only construction workers
It was Canada's first, and only, all-female battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, Francophone battalion
15. What year did Canada enact a free trade agreement with the United States?
Select One:
1988
1967
1982
1990
16. In the 1960s Quebec experienced rapid change. What is this period called?
Select One:
The French Rebellion
The Quiet Revolution
The People's Revolution
The Riel Rebellion
17. How many Canadians served in the World War II?
Select One:
More than one million.
About 100,000.
About 800,000.
About 440,000
18. In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
Select One:
No, police service and conduct is not open to discussion with Canadians
Yes, you can question their service but not their conduct.
Yes, if you feel the need to
Yes, you can question their conduct but not their service.
19. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
Select One:
The opposition party with the most MPs.
The party picked by the Queen.
The opposition party with the least votes.
The opposition party with the most votes.
20. Who donated the Stanley Cup to the National Hockey League?
Select One:
Lord Stanley, Governor General (1888 - 1893)
Bill Stanley
Stanley Bill
Stanley Lord