Part 1

Question 1

What is the highest court in Canada?

Answer 1

The Supreme Court.

Question 2

Which of the following is a symbol of Canadian sovereignty?

Answer 2

The Queen.

Question 3

Which body has the power to amend the Constitution of Canada?

Answer 3

The Parliament of Canada.

Question 4

What does “peace, order, and good government” refer to in Canada?

Answer 4

The principles underlying the Canadian Constitution.

Question 5

What does the Canadian Constitution recognize and affirm regarding Aboriginal peoples?

Answer 5

Their treaty rights and Aboriginal rights.

Question 6

Who is the Head of State in Canada?

Answer 6

The Sovereign (Queen or King).

Question 7

Which region is known as the “breadbasket” of Canada?

Answer 7

Prairie Provinces.

Question 8

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of Canada?

Answer 8

Kim Campbell.

Question 9

What is Canada’s national sport?

Answer 9

Ice Hockey (winter sport) and Lacrosse (summer sport).

Question 10

What does the term “responsible government” mean?

Answer 10

Government ministers must resign if they lose a confidence vote in the elected assembly.

Question 11

What is the population of Canada’s Indigenous peoples?

Answer 11

2.2 million.

Question 12

Which year did Canada achieve full sovereignty from the United Kingdom?

Answer 12

1982.

Question 13

What is the role of the Prime Minister?

Answer 13

Head of Government.

Question 14

What is the capital city of Canada?

Answer 14

Ottawa.

Question 15

Who are the Métis?

Answer 15

People of mixed Aboriginal and European descent.

Question 16

Which province in Canada is known for its significant Acadian population?

Answer 16

New Brunswick.

Question 17

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in Canadian law?

Answer 17

It is the foundation of the rule of law and individual rights.

Question 18

What does the Canadian motto “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” mean?

Answer 18

From Sea to Sea.

Question 19

Which province has the largest population?

Answer 19

Ontario.

Question 20

Which Act started Canada on the path to Confederation?

Answer 20

The British North America Act, 1867.

Question 21

When did Canada become a country?

Answer 21

1867

Question 22

What is the significance of Vimy Ridge to Canadians?

Answer 22

It represents a historic military victory during WWI.

Question 23

Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

Answer 23

New Brunswick.

Question 24

What is the population of Canada approximately?

Answer 24

37 million

Question 25

Which level of government is responsible for education?

Answer 25

Provincial.

Question 26

Which of the following is a fundamental freedom under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 26

Freedom of the press

Question 27

What are the responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

Answer 27

Obeying the law, serving on a jury, and helping others in the community.

Question 28

What are the three parts of Parliament?

Answer 28

The Senate, the House of Commons, and the Governor General.

Question 29

What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

Answer 29

Catholic.

Question 30

Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?

Answer 30

Sir John A. Macdonald.

Question 31

What is the role of the Governor General?

Answer 31

Represents the Sovereign in Canada.

Question 32

What is Canada’s system of government?

Answer 32

Constitutional monarchy, federal state, parliamentary democracy.

Question 33

When is Canada Day celebrated?

Answer 33

July 1st.

Question 34

Which document outlines the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

Answer 34

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 35

Who were the first inhabitants of Canada?

Answer 35

Aboriginal peoples.

Question 36

What are the two official languages of Canada?

Answer 36

English and French.

Question 37

What is the Oath of Citizenship?

Answer 37

An affirmation of loyalty to the Queen of Canada.