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. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.
Select One:
In the School
In Day to day life
In parliament of Canada
In workplace
7. Under Canadian law, why is everybody presumed to be innocent until proven guilty?
Select One:
No person or group is above the law
To guarantee the due process under the law
Men and women are equal under the law
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
8. Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
Select One:
Any man who is at least 18 years or older.
Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
A Canadian citizen who is 16 years or older
Canadian citizens and landed immigrants
9. When did thousands of miners first come to Yukon?
Select One:
Early 1700s.
Early 1800s.
1890s.
1790s.
10. Why is the North sometimes called the - Land of the Midnight Sun- ?
Select One:
Fall daylight can last up to 24 hours.
Summer daylight can last up to 24 hours
Winter daylight can last up to 24 hours
Spring daylight can last up to 24 hours
11. How old is the Canadian Shield?
Select One:
More than 2.0 Billion years
More than 3.96 Billion years
More than 6.0 Billion years
More than 5.03 Billion years
12. The cornerstone of Centre Block in the Parliament Buildings was laid by Prince ______ in 1860; the son of Queen Victoria.
Select One:
Harry
Albert
Charles
William
13. What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
Select One:
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Executive, Legislative and Monarchy
Executive, Senate and Judicial
Executive, Police and Judicial
14. What level of government in Canada is in charge of education and health care ?
Select One:
Federal
Provincial and territorial
Local
Muncipal
15. What is the capital city of Northwest Territories?
Select One:
Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Halifax
Ottawa
16. What did the government do to make immigration to western Canada much easier?
Select One:
Completed the Trans Canada Railway.
Completed the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Offered land at very low cost.
Completed the St. Lawrence Waterway.
17. Select the answer that lists the Canadian Symbols.
Select One:
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
18. What is meant by the equality of women and men?
Select One:
A woman may now become Prime Minister
Men and women are equal under the law
A Women can now vote as a man can
Men and women must both do housework
19. Where are the Parliament Buildings located?
Select One:
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec City
20. 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