- 1. Canadian politics is a complex and dynamic system that is centered around a federal structure with a parliamentary democracy. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, with the British monarch as the head of state represented by a Governor General. The political landscape is characterized by multiple political parties, with the three main parties being the Liberals, Conservatives, and New Democrats. The government is led by the Prime Minister, who is the head of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons. Canadian politics is known for its focus on multiculturalism, social welfare, environmental protection, and international cooperation. The country's political decisions are influenced by various factors, including regional interests, economic considerations, and social values.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Elizabeth May
B) Justin Trudeau
C) Andrew Scheer
D) Jagmeet Singh
- 2. Which of the following is the Canadian national anthem?
A) God Save the Queen
B) O Canada
C) The Maple Leaf Rag
D) Maple Leaf Forever
- 3. How many provinces are there in Canada?
A) 10
B) 13
C) 11
D) 12
- 4. What is the official languages of Canada?
A) Spanish and English
B) English and French
C) English only
D) French only
- 5. What is the capital city of Canada?
A) Montreal
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Toronto
- 6. The legislative branch of the Canadian government is called?
A) Parliament
B) The Senate
C) National Assembly
D) Congress
- 7. In which year did Canada become a country?
A) 1776
B) 1867
C) 1945
D) 1901
- 8. What is the Canadian Senate's role in the legislative process?
A) To serve as the head of government
B) To review and suggest changes to legislation
C) To approve government spending
D) To introduce new bills
- 9. What is the title of the leader of the opposition party in Canada?
A) Leader of the Official Opposition
B) Party Whip
C) Speaker of the House
D) Deputy Prime Minister
- 10. Which Canadian province is known for its strong separatist movement?
A) British Columbia
B) Alberta
C) Quebec
D) Ontario
- 11. What is the name of the party that represents Quebec's interests at the federal level?
A) Quebec National Party
B) Quebec First Party
C) French Canadians United
D) Bloc Québécois
- 12. The highest court of Canada is known as?
A) Federal Court of Canada
B) Court of Appeals
C) Supreme Court of Canada
D) Constitutional Court of Canada
- 13. What is the term length for a member of the House of Commons?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 2 years
- 14. Which party introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A) Conservative Party
B) New Democratic Party
C) Liberal Party
D) Bloc Québécois
- 15. What is the name of the official residence of the Governor General of Canada?
A) Stornoway
B) Langevin Block
C) 24 Sussex Drive
D) Rideau Hall
- 16. Which year did women in Canada gain the right to vote federally?
A) 1952
B) 1960
C) 1918
D) 1929
- 17. In Canadian politics, what does the term 'by-election' refer to?
A) An election held to fill a single seat in between general elections
B) A national election held every four years
C) An election for the leader of a political party
D) A referendum on a specific policy issue
- 18. Which Canadian political party is associated with advocating for stronger environmental policies?
A) Liberal Party
B) Bloc Québécois
C) Green Party
D) Conservative Party
- 19. Which Canadian province is known for its strong oil and gas industry?
A) Alberta
B) British Columbia
C) Ontario
D) Quebec
- 20. What is the upper house of the Canadian Parliament called?
A) Congress
B) Chamber of Deputies
C) Senate
D) House of Lords
- 21. Who is the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada as of 2021?
A) Erin O'Toole
B) Stephen Harper
C) Rona Ambrose
D) Andrew Scheer
- 22. Who is the Governor General of Canada?
A) Julie Payette
B) David Johnston
C) Mary Simon
D) Michaëlle Jean
- 23. What is the name of the Canadian House of Commons Speaker as of 2021?
A) Peter Milliken
B) Anthony Rota
C) Geoff Regan
D) Andrew Scheer
- 24. Which Canadian province has the largest population?
A) Quebec
B) Ontario
C) British Columbia
D) Alberta
- 25. Who is the leader of the NDP (New Democratic Party) as of 2021?
A) Jack Layton
B) Thomas Mulcair
C) Rachel Notley
D) Jagmeet Singh
- 26. What is the minimum voting age in federal elections in Canada?
A) 25
B) 21
C) 16
D) 18
- 27. In what year did Nunavut become a territory of Canada?
A) 2000
B) 1995
C) 1999
D) 2001
- 28. Which city is the political capital of the province of Alberta?
A) Calgary
B) Edmonton
C) Vancouver
D) Toronto
- 29. Who is the leader of the Green Party of Canada as of 2021?
A) Jim Harris
B) Annamie Paul
C) Elizabeth May
D) David Coon
- 30. What does the acronym NAFTA stand for?
A) National Agreement for Tariff Abolition
B) Northeastern Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
C) New American Federal Trade Accord
D) North American Free Trade Agreement
- 31. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Sir John A. Macdonald
B) Pierre Trudeau
C) Mackenzie King
D) Sir Wilfrid Laurier
- 32. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?
A) 1945
B) 1982
C) 1867
D) 2001
- 33. Which term refers to the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect population changes?
A) Referendum
B) Gerrymandering
C) Redistribution
D) Recall election
- 34. Which province does not observe Daylight Saving Time in Canada?
A) British Columbia
B) Saskatchewan
C) Alberta
D) Manitoba
- 35. Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
A) New Brunswick
B) Ontario
C) Manitoba
D) Quebec
- 36. Who is the leader of the Bloc Québécois?
A) Maxime Bernier
B) Lucien Bouchard
C) Gilles Duceppe
D) Yves-François Blanchet
- 37. What is the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa called?
A) The Barn
B) The Farm
C) The Ranch
D) The Lodge
- 38. What is the name of the national police force of Canada?
A) Ontario Provincial Police
B) Canadian Security Intelligence Service
C) Canada Border Services Agency
D) Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- 39. What is the name of the Canadian currency?
A) Euro
B) Pound Sterling
C) Yen
D) Canadian Dollar
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