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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with which words?

Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada.
The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedom of Aboriginal people.
O Canada! Our home and native land!
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of lawâ€¦

What is the voting procedure in Canada?

Voting is completed by all of the methods
Voting is completed by Open Ballots
Voting is completed On-line
Voting is completed by Secret Ballots

What are the three parts of Parliament?

Sovereign, House of Commons, and Senate
Sovereign, Police, and Senate
Sovereign, House of Commons, and MPs
Premier, House of Commons, and Senate

What is the main advantage of the NAFTA agreement?

Free trade between Canada and Japan
Free trade among Canada, the USA, and the UK
Free trade among Canada, the USA, and Mexico
Free trade between Canada and China

Which of the following best describes the role of the Queen in Canada?

To make important decisions about how the country is governed
To run the federal government departments
To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals

Miriam is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up any job at par with a man?

New immigrant rights
Womanâ€™s superiority rights
Equal rights for men and women
Womanâ€™s liberation rights

Which Canadian province has the largest population?

Alberta
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Quebec

Which of the following are Prairie Provinces?

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Yukon
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta
Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizens?

Voting in elections
Taking responsibility for oneself and ones family
Learning to speak both official languages
Obeying the law

What is the meaning of constitutional monarchy?

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government based on the principals of freedom of conscience and religion
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a Monarch makes every decision regarding the way the country is ruled.
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government based on freedom of association
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government which is headed by a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King), who reigns in accordance with the Constitution

How are the Members of Parliament chosen?

They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding)
They are elected by landowners and police chiefs
They are chosen by the provincial Premiers
They are appointed by the Prime Minister

Who is awarded the honour of Victoria Cross?

Only Police officers who have died in the line of duty
Only Canadian politicians
A Canadian showing great bravery or self-sacrifice
The Canadian who has been elected Best Innovator of the Year

What does Confederation mean?

It is the joining of suburbs to form a large city
It is the time when United States Confederate soldiers came to invade Canada
It is the joining of provinces to make a new country
It is the joining of communities to become a province

What does the Canadian Crown symbolize?

The Crown symbolizes the motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare.
The Crown symbolizes the RCMP, the national police force of Canada.
The Crown symbolizes England, France, Scotland, and Ireland.
The Crown symbolizes that Canada is a constitutional monarchy.

Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?

Canadians took part in the liberation of Italy in 1943-1944.
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
The Royal Canadian Military saw its finest hour in the battle.
Japan surrendered in 1945 - the end of four years of war in the Pacific.

Which of the following are the two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law?

Freedom to buy a house and freedom of religion
Freedom to buy a house and freedom of religion
Freedom to work anywhere and freedom of religion
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built?

It was built to provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges
It was built so that immigrants could settle in Central Canada.
It was built because Ottawa promised to build it when British Columbia agreed to join Canada.
It was built so British Columbia could handle the trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world

What do Canadians remember on Remembrance Day?

The Canadian victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Canadian victory in World War II
Sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and brave soldiers in wars
The Canadian victory in World War I

What is the role of the opposition parties?

To make important decisions about how the country is governed
To run the government as long as they have the support or confidence of the majority of the MPs
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
To run the federal government departments

Why is the War of 1812 significant to Canada?

More than two-thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland because of the war.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in the war.
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
North America was divided by the war.

What is a part of our heritage under the Canadian legal system?

Democratic principles and due process
Freedom under law
Rule of law
All of these

In Federal elections, which of the following are elected?

The Prime Minister
Senator
The Premier
Members of Parliament

Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

It is important because French and Aboriginal people collaborated with Canada in the vast fur-trade economy.
It is important because trade brings prosperity and enables Canadians to enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living.
It is important because trade with other countries changed the way of life of the native peoples of Canada.
It is important because Canada is a member of the World Trade Organization.

Which eastern province in Canada has its own time zone?

Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland & Labrador

Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?

It is the oldest colony of the British Empire and a strategic prize in Canada's early history.
British Columbia is the largest producer of oil and gas.
It provides a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges.
The Port of Vancouver handles billions of dollars in goods traded around the world.

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