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