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61. What is the capital city of Canada?

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Answer: Ottawa.

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

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62. Canada’s government is a?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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”?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Answer: Mackenzie River.

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