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