Question 1

What are the two official languages of Canada?

Accepted Answer

English and French.

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English and Métis.

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English and Inuktitut.

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Inuktitut and French.

Question 2

Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

Accepted Answer

The first native people to live in Canada

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The first settlers of Newfoundland

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The first European settlers to arrive in Canada

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The descendants of the first Australian immigrants to Canada

Question 3

Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

Accepted Answer

Prince Edward Island.

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Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Yukon Territory.

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Nova Scotia.

Question 4

In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

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Guilt is decided by public opinion

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Everyone is guilty until proven innocent

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Innocence is decided by public opinion

Question 5

How are Members of Parliament chosen?

Accepted Answer

Elected by Canadian citizens.

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Appointed by the Prime Minister.

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Appointed by the Queen.

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Elected by the Provincial Ministers.

Question 6

Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

Accepted Answer

Prairie Provinces

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Manitoba

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British Columbia

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Ontario

Question 7

How does a bill become a law?

Accepted Answer

Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General.

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The Queen must sign the bill.

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Approval by the Members of the Legislative Assembly.

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The Lieutenant Governor must approve the bill.

Question 8

Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?

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The Conservative Party

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The Liberal Party

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The New Democratic Party

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The Independent Party

Question 9

What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.

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The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

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The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.

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The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.

Question 10

The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare," which means:

Accepted Answer

From sea to sea.

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From the sea to the ends of the earth.

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From the ocean to the sea.

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From the water to the earth.

Question 11

What is the capital city of Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Toronto

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Montreal

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Kingston

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Ottawa

Question 12

What did the Fathers of Confederation do?

Accepted Answer

They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada

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They formed a republic state in Canada

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They were a group of politicians that tried to unite Canada to the United States

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They were explorers who formed an expedition to survey Northern Canada

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