CAN 500Q-1 CA 1-30 Flashcards
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1.Who are regulated by laws in Canada?
- A) Individuals
- B) Governments
- C) Both A and B
- D) None of them
Answer: C) Both A and B
Info: The rule of law ensures both individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions.
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2.Together with Canadian law that was inherited from the past, Canada also has an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty dating back to the signing of?
- A) Magna Carta
- B) FIS
- C) Charter of Independence
- D) There was no signing
Answer: A) Magna Carta
Info: Canadian law includes sources like laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten Constitution inherited from Great Britain.
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3. Which of the following is not a source of the law present in Canada?
- A) French civil code
- B) Law passed by Parliament
- C) US federal law
- D) English common law
Answer: C) US federal law
Info: Canadian law has several sources, including laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten Constitution from Great Britain.
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4. The constitution of Canada was amended in which year?
* A) 1982
* B) 1997
* C) 1947
* D) 1980
Answer: A) 1982
Info: The constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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5. Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law, this phrase underlines the importance of?
* A) Religious tradition
* B) Dignity and worth of the human person
* C) Both A and B
* D) None of these
Answer: C) Both A and B
Info: This phrase indicates the importance of religious and moral values and traditions to Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human person.
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6. How old is the tradition of ordered liberty that Canada contains?
* A) 1000
* B) 800
* C) 700
* D) 900
Answer: B) 800
Info: Canada has an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty, dating back to the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 in England.
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7. Through habeas corpus, a person can challenge unlawful detention by the state. It is derived from which law?
* A) German common law
* B) English common law
* C) French common law
* D) Italian common law
Answer: B) English common law
Info: Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state, comes from English common law.
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8. Under the oath of citizenship in Canada, to which person do Canadian citizens swear allegiance?
* A) Prime minister
* B) Governor general
* C) Sovereign
* D) Premier
Answer: C) Sovereign
Info: In the Canadian oath of citizenship, allegiance is sworn to the Sovereign.
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9. To become a part of Canada, what is the age limit for a person that must have adequate knowledge of French and English?
* A) 12 to 75
* B) 14 to 85
* C) 18 to 54
* D) 16 to 62
Answer: C) 18 to 54
Info: Those applying for Canadian citizenship between the ages of 18 and 54 must have adequate knowledge of French and English.
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10. Who is Canada’s representative?
* A) The people
* B) The Sovereign
* C) The governor general
* D) The armed forces
Answer: C) The governor general
Info: Canada is personified by the Sovereign, and the governor general represents the Sovereign.
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11. The constitution of Canada was amended to entrench which Canadian Charter in 1982?
* A) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
* B) Canadian Charter of Crime and Punishment
* C) Canadian Charter of Citizen’s Responsibility
* D) Canadian Charter of National Allegiance
Answer: A) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Info: The constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians.
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12. What is the status given to multiculturalism by the Canadian Constitution?
* A) It shouldn’t exist
* B) It is prohibited to celebrate it
* C) It should be celebrated
* D) It should be disregarded
Answer: C) It should be celebrated
Info: Canadians celebrate the presence of diverse cultures and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.
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13. What does the Constitution of Canada tell about Aboriginal people?
* A) They cannot be overruled by it
* B) They should be protected by it
* C) They should be disregarded
* D) They should be considered for high positions
Answer: A) They cannot be overruled by it
Info: The rights guaranteed in the charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.
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14. From where did the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens come?
* A) Constitution
* B) Parliament
* C) History
* D) Judiciary
Answer: C) History
Info: Canadian citizens’ rights and responsibilities come from history, are secured by Canadian law, and reflect shared traditions, identity, and values.
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15. Which of these religions has greater rights in Canada?
* A) Christianity
* B) Islam
* C) Judaism
* D) They all are equal
Answer: D) They all are equal
Info: Canadians celebrate the gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.
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16. Mobility rights state that Canadians can live and work where?
* A) Anywhere in the Americas
* B) Only in the province they were born
* C) Anywhere in Canada
* D) Only in their home city
Answer: C) Anywhere they choose in Canada
Info: Mobility rights ensure freedom of movement and residence within Canada.
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17. The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in which elections?
- A) Federal elections
- B) Provincial elections
- C) Territorial elections
- D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these (federal, provincial, territorial, and local elections)
Info: Canadians have the responsibility to vote in various elections to ensure the democratic process.
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18. According to the government, which of the following is above the law?
* A) Government officials
* B) Wealthy individuals
* C) Celebrities
* D) Nobody
Answer: D) Nobody
Info: In Canada, nobody is above the law, ensuring fairness and justice.
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19. What are the three responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
* A) Paying taxes, obeying the law, and serving on a jury
* B) Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, and serving on a jury
* C) Obeying the law, voting, and serving on a jury
* D) Voting, paying taxes, and taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family
Answer: B) Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, and serving on a jury
Info: These responsibilities are fundamental to Canadian citizenship.
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20. Taking care of the environment is the responsibility of?
* A) Government agencies
* B) Environmental organizations
* C) Every citizen
* D) Businesses
Answer: C) Every citizen
Info: Every citizen has a role in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.
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21. In Canada, serving on a jury is?
* A) Optional
* B) Compulsory
* C) Reserved for legal professionals
* D) Rarely required
Answer: B) Compulsory
Info: When called to do so, you are legally required to serve on a jury, which is a privilege and a duty in the justice system.
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22. Helping in the community and volunteering helps?
* A) Get everybody involved
* B) Make friends and contacts
* C) Develop working and social environment
* D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Info: Volunteering is an excellent way to gain skills and develop relationships.
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23. Which of the following is prohibited in Canada?
* A) Drinking alcohol
* B) Smoking in public
* C) Female genital mutilation
* D) Celebrating religious holidays
Answer: C) Female genital mutilation
Info: Canada does not tolerate barbaric cultural practices that violate human rights.
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24. In Canada, when is forced marriage of women permitted?
* A) Under no circumstances
* B) With parental consent
* C) If both parties agree
* D) If it follows cultural traditions
Answer: A) Under no circumstances
Info: Forced marriage is not permitted under any circumstances in Canada.
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25. In Canadian courts, any statement against women due to cultural traditions will be?
* A) Encouraged
* B) Ignored
* C) Disregarded
* D) Supported
Answer: C) Disregarded
Info: Statements against women based on cultural traditions are disregarded in Canadian courts.
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26. In Canada, what is the status of men and women under the law?
* A) Men have more rights
* B) Women have more rights
* C) They are equal
* D) It depends on the province
Answer: C) They are equal
Info: Men and women are equal under Canadian law.
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27. Spousal abuse, forced marriage, honor killing, and female genital mutilation are all counted as?
* A) Personal matters
* B) Family issues
* C) Crime in all circumstances
* D) Cultural practices
Answer: C) Crime in all circumstances
Info: These acts are crimes under Canadian law and are severely punished.
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28. People who are unable to perform full military services in Canada?
* A) Can perform part-time
* B) Are exempt from all service
* C) Can serve in administrative roles
* D) Can serve only in non-combat roles
Answer: A) Can perform part-time
Info: Individuals can serve in local part-time Navy, militia, and air reserves.
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29.The safety of Canada’s North is ensured by?
* A) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
* B) The Canadian Rangers
* C) The Canadian Army
* D) Provincial police forces
Answer: B) The Canadian Rangers
Info: The Canadian Rangers help keep the north of Canada safe.
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30. Serving in the military and other defending forces in Canada is?
* A) Mandatory
* B) Applauded
* C) Reserved for certain groups
* D) Limited to volunteers
Answer: B) Applauded
Info: Serving in the Canadian Forces is a noble way to contribute to Canada and is highly regarded.
