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Citizenship Practice Test 2

All 20 questions from Mock Exam 2, with answers and explanations.

These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 2, written from the official Discover Canada guide and covering Citizenship, Who We Are, Canada's History, Modern Canada, Government, Federal Elections, Justice System, Canadian Symbols, Economy, Regions & Geography. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.

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  1. Question 1 · Government

    Health care is mainly a provincial and territorial responsibility.

    1. A. True
    2. B. False
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    Answer: A. True

    The provinces and territories are responsible for delivering health care, among other areas such as education.Discover Canada: How Canadians Govern Themselves

  2. Question 2 · Canada's History

    Lower Canada was mainly English-speaking and Protestant.

    1. A. True
    2. B. False
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    Answer: B. False

    Lower Canada was mainly French-speaking and Catholic; Upper Canada was mostly English-speaking and Protestant.Discover Canada: Canada's History

  3. Question 3 · Federal Elections

    How many Members of Parliament does each electoral district elect?

    1. A. Two
    2. B. One
    3. C. Three
    4. D. It depends on the population
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    Answer: B. One

    Voters in each riding elect one person to represent them in the House of Commons.Discover Canada: Federal Elections

  4. Question 4 · Modern Canada

    Which Canadian invented the game of basketball in 1891?

    1. A. Lord Stanley
    2. B. Wayne Gretzky
    3. C. James Naismith
    4. D. Terry Fox
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    Answer: C. James Naismith

    James Naismith, a Canadian, invented basketball in 1891.Discover Canada: Modern Canada

  5. Question 5 · Citizenship

    In Canada, government leaders and police officers are above the law.

    1. A. True
    2. B. False
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    Answer: B. False

    No one is above the law in Canada; everyone, including officials and police, must obey it.Discover Canada: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

  6. Question 6 · Citizenship

    Besides the military, which is a way Canadians can serve and protect their communities?

    1. A. Avoiding all public service
    2. B. Ignoring local elections
    3. C. Refusing jury duty
    4. D. Serving as a firefighter or in the Coast Guard
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    Answer: D. Serving as a firefighter or in the Coast Guard

    Police work, firefighting and the Coast Guard are other ways to serve.Discover Canada: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

  7. Question 7 · Who We Are

    Canada's three founding peoples are often described as which groups?

    1. A. Indigenous, Spanish and Dutch
    2. B. French, German and British
    3. C. Indigenous, French and British
    4. D. British, American and Indigenous
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    Answer: C. Indigenous, French and British

    Canada is described as having three founding peoples: Indigenous (Aboriginal), French and British.Discover Canada: Who We Are

  8. Question 8 · Modern Canada

    Which country did Canadian soldiers help liberate in 1944-1945, whose people still thank Canada with gifts of tulips?

    1. A. The Netherlands
    2. B. Belgium
    3. C. Denmark
    4. D. Norway
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    Answer: A. The Netherlands

    Canadians played a major role in liberating the Netherlands, and the Dutch still send tulips to Ottawa each year in gratitude.Discover Canada: Modern Canada

  9. Question 9 · Justice System

    In Canada, everyone, including the Prime Minister, must obey the law.

    1. A. True
    2. B. False
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    Answer: A. True

    Under the rule of law, no one is above the law, including government leaders and police.Discover Canada: The Justice System

  10. Question 10 · Canada's History

    Why is Laura Secord remembered?

    1. A. She was the first woman elected to Parliament
    2. B. She made a long journey on foot to warn British forces of an American attack
    3. C. She led Métis fighters in 1885
    4. D. She founded the Underground Railroad
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    Answer: B. She made a long journey on foot to warn British forces of an American attack

    In 1813 Laura Secord walked a long way to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, helping win the Battle of Beaver Dams.Discover Canada: Canada's History

  11. Question 11 · Government

    Which document set out the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments in 1867?

    1. A. The Magna Carta
    2. B. The Statute of Westminster
    3. C. The Canadian Bill of Rights
    4. D. The British North America Act
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    Answer: D. The British North America Act

    The British North America Act of 1867, now the Constitution Act, 1867, defined federal and provincial powers.Discover Canada: How Canadians Govern Themselves

  12. Question 12 · Who We Are

    The majority of Métis people live in which part of Canada?

    1. A. The Atlantic provinces
    2. B. Southern Ontario
    3. C. The Prairie provinces
    4. D. Nunavut
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    Answer: C. The Prairie provinces

    Most Métis live in the Prairie provinces.Discover Canada: Who We Are

  13. Question 13 · Regions & Geography

    Which of these are important to British Columbia's economy?

    1. A. Forestry
    2. B. Trade through its Pacific ports
    3. C. Tourism
    4. D. All of the above
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    Answer: D. All of the above

    British Columbia is known for forestry, its Pacific ports and gateway role to Asia, and tourism in its mountains and parks.Discover Canada: Canada's Regions

  14. Question 14 · Canada's History

    Both the British and French commanders were killed in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

    1. A. True
    2. B. False
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    Answer: A. True

    Both Wolfe and Montcalm died of wounds suffered in the battle.Discover Canada: Canada's History

  15. Question 15 · Regions & Geography

    Along which river do most Quebecers live?

    1. A. The Fraser River
    2. B. The St. Lawrence River
    3. C. The Mackenzie River
    4. D. The Saskatchewan River
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    Answer: B. The St. Lawrence River

    Most of Quebec's population lives along the St. Lawrence River.Discover Canada: Canada's Regions

  16. Question 16 · Economy

    Which country is Canada's largest trading partner?

    1. A. China
    2. B. The United States
    3. C. The United Kingdom
    4. D. Mexico
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    Answer: B. The United States

    Canada and the United States are each other's largest trading partner.Discover Canada: Canada's Economy

  17. Question 17 · Regions & Geography

    Pier 21, a historic arrival point for many immigrants, is located in which city?

    1. A. Montreal
    2. B. Halifax
    3. C. Saint John
    4. D. Quebec City
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    Answer: B. Halifax

    Pier 21 in Halifax was a gateway to Canada for many immigrants arriving by sea and is now a national museum.Discover Canada: Canada's Regions

  18. Question 18 · Canada's History

    Upper Canada later became which province?

    1. A. Quebec
    2. B. Ontario
    3. C. Manitoba
    4. D. New Brunswick
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    Answer: B. Ontario

    Upper Canada, settled largely by Loyalists, is today's Ontario.Discover Canada: Canada's History

  19. Question 19 · Canadian Symbols

    What does Canada's motto, "A mari usque ad mare," mean?

    1. A. From sea to sea
    2. B. Peace, order and good government
    3. C. Glorious and free
    4. D. Strong and free
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    Answer: A. From sea to sea

    It is Latin for "from sea to sea" and is part of the national coat of arms.Discover Canada: Canadian Symbols

  20. Question 20 · Canadian Symbols

    In which city was "O Canada" first sung, in 1880?

    1. A. Toronto
    2. B. Ottawa
    3. C. Montreal
    4. D. Quebec City
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    Answer: D. Quebec City

    "O Canada" was first sung in Quebec City in 1880.Discover Canada: Canadian Symbols

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