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Question 1: Which political party is in power in New Brunswick?

  • Liberal Party of New Brunswick
  • New Brunswick Party
  • New Democrats
  • Progressive Conservative

Question 2: Which three natural resources are important to British Columbia’s economy today?

  • Forests, fish and water
  • Forests, water and grain crops
  • Fish, oil and water
  • Coal, water and shipbuilding

Question 3: Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, and on voters' list.
  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.
  • A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a memberof the Canadian Forces.
  • A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.

Question 4: Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?

  • The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
  • Napoleon's fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the war.
  • The USA became independent from the British Empire after the war.
  • Canada joined the United States after the war.

Question 5: Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

  • Prince Edward Island.
  • Nova Scotia.
  • Yukon Territory.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador.

Question 6: Which political party is in power in Nunavut?

  • Governed by consensus
  • Progressive Conservative
  • Liberal
  • Nunavut Party

Question 7: What is the name of the Premier of British Columbia?

  • Premier David Eby
  • Premier Adrian Dix
  • Premier John Horgan
  • Premier Christy Clark

Question 8: What is Canada’s system of government called?

  • Parliamentary government.
  • Dictatorship.
  • Military Rule.
  • Communism.

Question 9: Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?

  • Band chiefs and councillors.
  • Municipal governments.
  • Provincial and territorial governments.
  • Federal government.

Question 10: What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba?

  • Honourable Anita Neville
  • Honourable Peter Liba
  • Honourable Philip Lee
  • Honourable Janice Filmon

Question 11: What is the capital city of Ontario?

  • Toronto
  • Kingston
  • Ottawa
  • London

Question 12: What does the term “responsible government” mean?

  • The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.
  • Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting.
  • The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister.
  • All Canadians are responsible for each other.

Question 13: What is the name of the Premier of Nova Scotia?

  • Premier Tim Houston
  • Premier Darrel Dexter
  • Premier Stephen McNeil
  • Premier Rodney MacDonald

Question 14: What three industries are important to Manitoba’s economy today?

  • Agriculture, mining and hydro-electric power generation
  • Farming, mining and fishing
  • Fishing, tourism and mining
  • Forestry, fishing and energy

Question 15: What is the capital city of Canada?

  • Ottawa.
  • Toronto.
  • Montreal.
  • Hull.

Question 16: What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

  • The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
  • The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
  • The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
  • The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

Question 17: When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?

  • No one.
  • Your employer.
  • A police officer.
  • An Elections Canada official.

Question 18: Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  • Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.
  • Equality rights, and to care for Canada's heritage.
  • Basic freedoms, and obeying laws.
  • Aboriginal peoples' rights, and to volunteer.

Question 19: Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?

  • Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  • Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Canada, the United States and Japan.
  • Canada, Denmark and Andorra.

Question 20: What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec?

  • Honourable Manon Jeannotte
  • Honourable Pierre Duchesne
  • Honourable Martial Asselin
  • Honourable J. Michel Doyon