How are citizens and governments governed in Canada?

By random actions
By force
By laws
By traditions

Who said that immigrant groups “should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character”?

Lester B. Pearson
John Buchan
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Pierre Trudeau

Who is Marjorie Turner-Bailey?

A famous author
An Olympian and a descendant of Black Loyalists
A politician from Nova Scotia
A scientist specializing in marine biology

Which battle in 1759 ended France’s empire in America?

Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Fort Duquesne
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Battle of Quebec

Which is the capital city of Saskatchewan?

Saskatoon
Regina
Prince Albert
Moose Jaw

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

Making laws
Administering justice
Deciding budgets
Representing Canada abroad

When an election is called, what does Elections Canada send to voters listed in the National Register of Electors?

Voting instructions
A voter information card
A ballot
A registration form

What are three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

Being loyal to Canada, recycling newspapers, serving in the navy, army or air force
Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, serving on a jury
Learning both official languages, voting in elections, belonging to a union
Buying Canadian products, owning a business, using less water

Which two countries battled for control of North America in the 1700s?

Spain and Portugal
France and Great Britain
Netherlands and Spain
France and Spain

What did the British Empire transform into after World War I?

The Commonwealth of Nations
The United Kingdom
The British Federation
The Allied Forces

When did the federal government introduce unemployment insurance?

1960
1950
1940
1930

Which province is Canada’s main producer of pulp and paper?

British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta

Poets and songwriters often describe Canada as:

The Great Nation
The Land of Opportunity
The Great Dominion
The Home of the Brave

On whose advice does the Governor General appoint Senators?

The Prime Minister
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Commons

In Canada, which of the following are key responsibilities of the federal government?

Health care, education, and local infrastructure
Policing, housing, and municipal services
Defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade, and citizenship
Provincial courts, local businesses, and education

Can you still be added to the voters’ list if you are not in the National Register of Electors or didn't receive a voter information card?

No, you must be on the Register beforehand
Yes, but only before election day
Yes, at any time, including election day
No, it’s too late once the election is called

What levels of government were created by the Fathers of Confederation between 1864 and 1867?

National and Municipal
Federal and Provincial
Provincial and Municipal
Local and Regional

When did European exploration of Canada officially begin?

In 1534
In 1610
In 1497
In 1300

What is the origin of the name "Canada"?

It comes from the Iroquoian term "Kanata," meaning "village."
It comes from the Inuit term "Kanata," meaning "settlement."
It comes from the Iroquoian term "Kanata," meaning "territory."
It comes from the Iroquoian term "Kanata," meaning "home."

Does Canada have compulsory military service?

Yes
No
Yes, but only during wartime
Yes, but only for men

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