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CAN 500Q-3 CA 61-90 Flashcards

61-90 CA

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61. The three main parts of Parliament are?

  • A) The Prime Minister, the Senate, and the House of Commons
  • B) The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons
  • C) The Governor General, the Senate, and the House of Commons
  • D) The Cabinet, the Senate, and the House of Commons
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Answer: The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons.

Info: These parts work together to pass laws and govern Canada.

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62. Canada’s government is a?

  • A) Democracy and republic
  • B) Monarchy and democracy
  • C) Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
  • D) Federal republic and parliamentary democracy
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Answer: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.

Info: Canada combines the monarch’s role with a democratic system of governance.

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63. The highest court in Canada is?
* A) The Federal Court of Canada
* B) The Court of Appeal
* C) The Supreme Court of Canada
* D) The Provincial Court

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Answer: The Supreme Court of Canada.

Info: It is the final court of appeal in the Canadian justice system.

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64. The head of state is represented in each province by?

  • A) The Prime Minister
  • B) The Premier
  • C) The Lieutenant Governor
  • D) The Governor General
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Answer: The lieutenant governor.

Info: Lieutenant governors represent the Sovereign in the provinces.

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65. In Canada, the legal age to vote is?

  • A) 16
  • B) 18
  • C) 21
  • D) 25
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Answer: 18.

Info: Canadian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in federal elections.

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66. The first Prime Minister of Canada was?

  • A) Wilfrid Laurier
  • B) Alexander Mackenzie
  • C) Sir John A. Macdonald
  • D) Robert Borden
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Answer: Sir John A. Macdonald.

Info: He was one of the Fathers of Confederation and the first Prime Minister of Canada.

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67. Canada’s national police force is the?

  • A) Ontario Provincial Police
  • B) Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • C) Vancouver Police Department
  • D) Toronto Police Service
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Answer: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Info: The RCMP is known for its iconic red uniforms and ceremonial duties.

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68. The leader of the official opposition is?

  • A) The leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons
  • B) The leader of the party with the second most seats in the House of Commons
  • C) The leader of the party with the third most seats in the House of Commons
  • D) The leader of any opposition party
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Answer: The leader of the party with the second most seats in the House of Commons.

Info: This leader holds the government accountable and provides an alternative policy platform.

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69. The term of office for a Member of Parliament is?

  • A) Two years
  • B) Four years
  • C) Six years
  • D) Eight years
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Answer: Four years.

Info: MPs serve for up to four years before the next federal election.

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70. The Prime Minister is chosen by?

  • A) The Governor General
  • B) The Sovereign
  • C) The party with the most seats in the House of Commons
  • D) The Senate
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Answer: The party with the most seats in the House of Commons.

Info: The leader of the majority party becomes the Prime Minister.

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71. Which of the following is a responsibility of the federal government?
* A) Healthcare
* B) Education
* C) National defense
* D) Municipal services

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Answer: National defense.

Info: The federal government is responsible for national defense, foreign policy, and other national issues.

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72. Which of the following is a responsibility of provincial governments?
* A) Foreign policy
* B) National defense
* C) Education
* D) Immigration

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Answer: Education.

Info: Provincial governments are responsible for education, health care, and other regional matters.

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73. Municipal governments are responsible for?
* A) National defense
* B) Foreign policy
* C) Local services such as water supply and waste management
* D) Healthcare

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Answer: Local services such as water supply and waste management.

Info: Municipal governments manage local issues and services.

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74. The governor general is appointed by?
* A) The Prime Minister
* B) The Senate
* C) The Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister
* D) The House of Commons

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Answer: The Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Info: The governor general represents the Sovereign in Canada.

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75. The Senate’s main role is to?
* A) Create laws
* B) Execute laws
* C) Review and provide a second opinion on legislation passed by the House of Commons
* D) Oversee the judiciary

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Answer: Review and provide a second opinion on legislation passed by the House of Commons.

Info: The Senate acts as a chamber of “sober second thought.”

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76. The official languages of Canada are?
* A) English and Spanish
* B) French and German
* C) English and French
* D) French and Spanish

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Answer: English and French.

Info: Both languages have equal status in federal institutions.

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77. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was entrenched in the Constitution in?
* A) 1967
* B) 1975
* C) 1982
* D) 1990

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Answer: 1982.

Info: The Charter guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians.

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78. Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
* A) Quebec
* B) New Brunswick
* C) Manitoba
* D) Ontario

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Answer: New Brunswick.

Info: New Brunswick is the only province with both English and French as official languages.

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79. The first inhabitants of Canada were?
* A) French settlers
* B) British settlers
* C) Aboriginal peoples
* D) Spanish explorers

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Answer: Aboriginal peoples.

Info: The Aboriginal peoples include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

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80. The largest city in Canada is?
* A) Montreal
* B) Vancouver
* C) Toronto
* D) Calgary

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Answer: Toronto.

Info: Toronto is the largest city in Canada by population.

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81. The capital city of Canada is?
* A) Toronto
* B) Montreal
* C) Ottawa
* D) Vancouver

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Answer: Ottawa.

Info: Ottawa is the capital city, located in Ontario.

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82. Which province has the largest population in Canada?
* A) Quebec
* B) British Columbia
* C) Alberta
* D) Ontario

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Answer: Ontario.

Info: Ontario is the most populous province in Canada.

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83. Which province is the largest in terms of land area?

  • A) British Columbia
  • B) Ontario
  • C) Quebec
  • D) Alberta
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Answer: Quebec.

Info: Quebec is the largest province by land area.

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84. Which is the smallest province in Canada?
* A) Newfoundland and Labrador
* B) Prince Edward Island
* C) New Brunswick
* D) Nova Scotia

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Answer: Prince Edward Island.

Info: Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in both land area and population.

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85. Which province is known as “La Belle Province”?
* A) Quebec
* B) Ontario
* C) Alberta
* D) Manitoba

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Answer: Quebec.

Info: Quebec is often referred to as “La Belle Province” (The Beautiful Province).

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86. The currency used in Canada is?
* A) US Dollar
* B) Euro
* C) Canadian Dollar (CAD)
* D) British Pound

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Answer: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

Info: The Canadian Dollar is the official currency of Canada.

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87. The national sport of Canada in winter is?
* A) Soccer
* B) Basketball
* C) Ice hockey
* D) Baseball

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Answer: Ice hockey.

Info: Ice hockey is Canada’s national winter sport.

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88. The national sport of Canada in summer is?
* A) Cricket
* B) Lacrosse
* C) Rugby
* D) Tennis

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Answer: Lacrosse.

Info: Lacrosse is Canada’s national summer sport.

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89. The highest mountain in Canada is?
* A) Mount Robson
* B) Mount Columbia
* C) Mount Logan
* D) Mount St. Elias

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Answer: Mount Logan.

Info: Mount Logan, located in Yukon, is the highest peak in Canada.

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90. The longest river in Canada is?
* A) Fraser River
* B) St. Lawrence River
* C) Mackenzie River
* D) Columbia River

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Answer: Mackenzie River.

Info: The Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories is the longest river in Canada.

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