Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test - Government and Elections 3

What are the key facts about Canada's system of government?

It is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, a constitutional monarchy

It is run by the Head of State and the Prime Minister

It is run solely by the House of Commons

It is run by the Senate

Correct! Wrong!

How does a bill become law?

Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and Royal assent

Approval by a minority in the House of Commons and Senate and Royal assent

Approval by the Prime Minister and Cabinet Members

Approval and signing by the Sovereign

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Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?

Where to vote (location)

A number to call if you require special services

The exact time of the day to vote

When to vote (date)

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Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?

Dominic LeBlanc, Liberal Party

Rona Ambrose, Conservative Party

Stephen Harper, Conservative Party

Elizabeth May, Green Party

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Who is the current Governor General?

David Johnston

Mary Simon

Pierre Duchesne

Michaëlle Jean

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?

Foreign policy

Education

Property and civil rights

Health

Correct! Wrong!

What is the title of the Sovereign's representative in Canada?

Governor General

Lt. Governor

Premier

Commissioner

Correct! Wrong!

Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held?

The first week of November every four years

The third Monday in October every five years

Whenever the Prime Minister wants

The third Monday in October every four years

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Which is NOT true concerning voting?

You can vote even if you did not receive a voter information card

You can be added to the voter's list at any time, including on election day

You cannot vote unless you are on the National Register of Electors list

You can vote even if you are not on the National Register of Electors list

Correct! Wrong!

How are the House of Commons members chosen?

They are elected by Canadian citizens

They are appointed by the Prime Minister

They are appointed by Sovereign

They are appointed by Lt. Governors

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Who was the previous Governor General of Canada?

Adrienne Clarkson

Julie Payette

Justin Trudeau

Romeo LeBlanc

Correct! Wrong!

Explanation:
She served as the 29th Governor General from October 2, 2017, to January 21, 2021.

Who is the current Head of State?

Governor General, David Johnston

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

Prince Phillip

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

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What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Judicial, Sovereign

Senate, Judicial, Executive

House of Commons, Judicial, Executive

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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What are the three levels of government?

Federal, Township, Provincial

Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)

Federal, State, Local

Township and Provincial, State, Local

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Canada is a monarchy with what type of Government?

Absolute Monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy

Dictatorship

Republic

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Explanation:
Canada is a constitutional monarchy. It is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional framework that includes a monarch as the head of state.

What are ridings or constituencies?

Senator districts

Electoral districts

Legislative assemblymen

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Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test – Government and Elections 3

What are the key facts about Canada's system of government?

How does a bill become law?

Which of these is NOT on the voter information card?

Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?

Who is the current Governor General?

Which of these is NOT a provincial/territorial responsibility?

What is the title of the Sovereign's representative in Canada?

Under Parliamentary legislation, when must federal elections be held?

Which is NOT true concerning voting?

How are the House of Commons members chosen?

Who was the previous Governor General of Canada?

Who is the current Head of State?

What are the three branches of government?

What are the three levels of government?

Canada is a monarchy with what type of Government?

What are ridings or constituencies?