What is a voter information card?

A card that confirms your name is on the voters list and tells you where to vote
A document showing citizenship status
A driver’s license
A certificate of residency

What event in 1929 led to the Great Depression, also known as the "Dirty Thirties"?

World War I
The stock market crash
The invention of the automobile
The Roaring Twenties

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the federal government?

Defence
Citizenship
Education
International trade

How is the Member of Parliament (MP) for an electoral district chosen?

By receiving the most votes in the district
By appointment from the Prime Minister
By the political party with the most seats
By a national popular vote

The people who run for the office are called:

Voters
Officials
Candidates
Electors

What does the Canadian citizenship test assess?

Your knowledge of the history and geography of North America
Your knowledge of the laws and culture of your previous country
Your knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities of citizenship
Your math skills

How many distinct geographical regions does Canada have?

Three
Four
Five
Six

Why did the United States invade Canada in June 1812?

To expand its territory
To support Bonaparte
To retaliate against British interference with shipping
To gain control over natural resources

When did Canada begin to strengthen its ties with the United States and other trading partners?

Between 1945 to 1970
Between 1950 to 1965
Between 1940 to 1955
Between 1960 to 1975

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) does each electoral district in Canada elect?

One
Two
Three
Four

To whom do Canadians express their loyalty?

The Government
The Military
The Sovereign (Queen or King)
The Parliament

When did the ancestors of Marjorie Turner-Bailey flee to Canada?

In 1750s
In 1780s
In 1800s
In 1860s

Who is the Head of Government?

The Sovereign
The Governor General
The Prime Minister
The Lieutenant Governor

How many national parks does Alberta have, including Banff National Park?

Five
Six
Four
Seven

Which European explorer was the first to navigate the St. Lawrence River and to set eyes on present-day Québec City and Montreal?

Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Leif Erikson
Samuel de Champlain

When was basketball invented?

1885
1891
1901
1878

When is Labour Day observed in Canada?

First Monday of September
Second Monday of October
Monday before May 25
First Monday of November

Louis Riel is also known as:

A hero and defender of Métis rights and the father of Manitoba
A villain in Canadian history
A political leader without influence
A traitor

What is the role of the "House of Commons"?

It is the upper house of Parliament responsible for reviewing laws.
It is the chamber where laws are enforced by the government.
It is the chamber where elected members of Parliament represent the people.
It is the body appointed by the Prime Minister to manage policies.

In 1604, where did French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain establish the first European settlement north of Florida?

St. Croix Island
Newfoundland
Quebec
Cape Breton Island

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