Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

In the actual test, you need to get at least 15 out of the 20 questions right to pass the test and become a Canadian citizen.

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1. Canada’s motto, “A Mari Usque Ad Mare,” means:

A) From Sea to Sea

B) North to South

C) Strong and Free

D) Unity in Diversity

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2. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?

A) The Prime Minister

B) The Senate

C) The Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

D) The King

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3. The beaver is Canada’s national symbol.

A) True

B) False

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4. What is the name of Canada’s highest military honor for bravery?

A) The Victoria Cross

B) The Order of Canada

C) The Star of Courage

D) The Medal of Honor

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5. Canada’s head of government is also the head of state.

A) False

B) True

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6. What symbol is featured on the Canadian flag?

A) Beaver

B) Maple Leaf

C) Eagle

D) Moose

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7. Canada’s Head of State can also be the Head of the Church of England.

A) True

B) False

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8. Which of the following is a core principle of Canadian heritage?

A) Peacekeeping

B) Parliamentary democracy

C) Peacekeeping

D) Multiculturalism

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9. What is the capital city of Canada?

A) Vancouver

B) Ottawa

C) Toronto

D) Montreal

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10. The Canadian economy is exclusively based on natural resources.

A) False

B) True

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11. Which of the following bodies is NOT part of the Canadian Parliament?

A) The Monarch

B) The Senate

C) The Supreme Court

D) The House of Commons

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12. Canada’s national anthem, “O Canada,” was officially adopted in 1980.

A) False

B) True

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13. The Governor General is appointed by the Prime Minister.

A) False

B) True

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14. The Senate in Canada is elected.

A) True

B) False

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15. Canada’s system of government is:

A) Monarchy

B) Parliamentary democracy

C) Dictatorship

D) Presidential

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16. The Royal Canadian Mint is responsible for printing Canadian currency.

A) True

B) False

The Royal Canadian Mint produces coins; banknotes are produced by the Bank of Canada.

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17. Canada has how many provinces and territories?

A) 11 provinces and 2 territories

B) 10 provinces and 3 territories

C) 12 provinces and 1 territory

D) 9 provinces and 4 territories

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18. Which of the following territories is the newest, created in 1999?

A) Northwest Territories

B) Nunavut

C) Alberta

D) Yukon

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19. The 1982 Constitution Act includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

A) True

B) False

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20. What is the highest court in Canada?

A) The Provincial Superior Court

B) The Federal Court of Canada

C) The Supreme Court of Canada

D) The Court of King’s Bench

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