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