1. 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.
2. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?
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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.
3. 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
4. Name the five Great lakes between Canada and United States.
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Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe
Lake Erie, Hudson's Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Niagara, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior
5. 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?
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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
6. The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world.
Select One:
TRUE
FALSE
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7. When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?
Select One:
Within 4 years of the most recent election.
When the Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister can call the election any time at his own will
Within 5 years of the last election
8. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?
Select One:
Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer.
Go to legal aid services in most communities
Do not go to a court.
Apply for financial aid from the government to pay for legal fees
9. What is the Canadian Constitution?
Select One:
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.
10. What country is Canada's largest trading partner?
Select One:
Japan
China
United States of America
Pakistan
11. Which of following sports are official in Canada?
Select One:
Basketball and curling
Hockey and basketball
Soccer and curling
Hockey and Lacrosse
12. 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.
13. 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
14. What year women got the right to vote in Federal election?
Select One:
1919
1917
1918
1916
15. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
Select One:
The Governor General
The Prime Minister
The Premier of Province
The Speaker of National assembly
16. Which four provinces first formed the Confederation?
Select One:
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and PEI
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland
Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
17. Which of the following not a Canadian Invention?
Select One:
Basketball
Refrigerator
Insulin
Telephone
18. What is the Canada Health Act?
Select One:
Ensures availability of drugs
Ensures availability of Doctors and Nurses
Ensures common elements and a basic standard of coverage
Ensures availability of doctors, Drug and Nurses to Canadians
19. What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?
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O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.
O Canadian! Our home and private land! True love in all thy sons command.
20. Give an example of how you can participate in Community?
Select One:
Mind your own business. Live and Let Live
Keep your property tidy
Have a party
Join a community group