Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

In the actual test, you need to get at least 15 out of the 20 questions right to pass the test and become a Canadian citizen.

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1. The Governor General is appointed by the Prime Minister.

A) True

B) False

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2. Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, was born in Canada.

A) True

B) False

He was born in Scotland.

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3. What are the two official languages of Canada?

A) English and Spanish

B) English and French

C) French and German

D) French and Spanish

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4. Canada is a federation.

A) False

B) True

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5. The term “Responsible Government” refers to:

A) A government accountable to the Parliament and ultimately the electorate

B) A government that acts responsibly in international affairs

C) A government that takes care of the environment

D) A government that is responsible for its financial debts

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6. The primary responsibility for education in Canada lies with:

A) The provincial and territorial governments

B) Municipal governments

C) Local school boards

D) The federal government

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7. The largest national park in Canada is located in which province or territory?

A) Northwest Territories

B) Quebec

C) British Columbia

D) Alberta

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8. What is the primary role of the Prime Minister?

A) Head of State

B) Head of the Government

C) Chief Justice

D) Representative of the King

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9. The first Prime Minister of Canada was:

A) Pierre Trudeau

B) Lester B. Pearson

C) John A. Macdonald

D) William Lyon Mackenzie King

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10. The first leader of the Official Opposition in Canadian history was:

A) John A. Macdonald

B) George Brown

C) Alexander Mackenzie

D) Wilfrid Laurier

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11. The beaver is Canada’s national symbol.

A) False

B) True

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12. What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

A) O Canada

B) La Marseillaise

C) God Save the King

D) The Star-Spangled Banner

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13. Canada’s legal system is based solely on the British system.

A) True

B) False

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14. Canadian citizens have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.

A) True

B) False

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15. The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world.

A) True

B) False

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16. The policy that ensures all Canadians have access to government services in both official languages is called:

A) Dual Language Provision

B) Bilingualism

C) Multiculturalism

D) Official Languages Act

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17. What is the highest mountain in Canada?

A) Mount Alberta

B) Whistler Mountain

C) Mount Robson

D) Mount Logan

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18. Canada is a constitutional monarchy.

A) True

B) False

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19. The Canadian Constitution was patriated from Britain in 1982.

A) False

B) True

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20. The Senate in Canada is elected.

A) True

B) False

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