- 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) Jagmeet Singh
C) Andrew Scheer
D) Justin Trudeau
- 2. Which of the following is the Canadian national anthem?
A) O Canada
B) God Save the Queen
C) Maple Leaf Forever
D) The Maple Leaf Rag
- 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) English and French
B) French only
C) Spanish and English
D) English only
- 5. What is the capital city of Canada?
A) Montreal
B) Ottawa
C) Toronto
D) Vancouver
- 6. The legislative branch of the Canadian government is called?
A) National Assembly
B) The Senate
C) Congress
D) Parliament
- 7. In which year did Canada become a country?
A) 1867
B) 1901
C) 1945
D) 1776
- 8. What is the Canadian Senate's role in the legislative process?
A) To review and suggest changes to legislation
B) To introduce new bills
C) To approve government spending
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) Deputy Prime Minister
C) Leader of the Official Opposition
D) Party Whip
- 10. Which Canadian province is known for its strong separatist movement?
A) Quebec
B) British Columbia
C) Ontario
D) Alberta
- 11. What is the name of the party that represents Quebec's interests at the federal level?
A) Quebec National Party
B) French Canadians United
C) Quebec First Party
D) Bloc Québécois
- 12. The highest court of Canada is known as?
A) Supreme Court of Canada
B) Federal Court of Canada
C) Court of Appeals
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) Bloc Québécois
B) New Democratic Party
C) Conservative Party
D) Liberal Party
- 15. What is the name of the official residence of the Governor General of Canada?
A) Langevin Block
B) Stornoway
C) 24 Sussex Drive
D) Rideau Hall
- 16. Which year did women in Canada gain the right to vote federally?
A) 1960
B) 1918
C) 1952
D) 1929
- 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) Liberal Party
B) Conservative Party
C) Bloc Québécois
D) Green Party
- 19. Which Canadian province is known for its strong oil and gas industry?
A) Quebec
B) Alberta
C) British Columbia
D) Ontario
- 20. What is the upper house of the Canadian Parliament called?
A) Senate
B) House of Lords
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) Stephen Harper
C) Rona Ambrose
D) Andrew Scheer
- 22. Who is the Governor General of Canada?
A) David Johnston
B) Mary Simon
C) Michaëlle Jean
D) Julie Payette
- 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) British Columbia
B) Alberta
C) Ontario
D) Quebec
- 25. Who is the leader of the NDP (New Democratic Party) as of 2021?
A) Rachel Notley
B) Thomas Mulcair
C) Jagmeet Singh
D) Jack Layton
- 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) 2001
B) 1999
C) 1995
D) 2000
- 28. Which city is the political capital of the province of Alberta?
A) Edmonton
B) Toronto
C) Vancouver
D) Calgary
- 29. Who is the leader of the Green Party of Canada as of 2021?
A) Elizabeth May
B) David Coon
C) Annamie Paul
D) Jim Harris
- 30. What does the acronym NAFTA stand for?
A) North American Free Trade Agreement
B) National Agreement for Tariff Abolition
C) New American Federal Trade Accord
D) Northeastern Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
- 31. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Pierre Trudeau
B) Mackenzie King
C) Sir Wilfrid Laurier
D) Sir John A. Macdonald
- 32. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?
A) 2001
B) 1945
C) 1867
D) 1982
- 33. Which term refers to the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect population changes?
A) Referendum
B) Redistribution
C) Gerrymandering
D) Recall election
- 34. Which province does not observe Daylight Saving Time in Canada?
A) Manitoba
B) British Columbia
C) Saskatchewan
D) Alberta
- 35. Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
A) New Brunswick
B) Manitoba
C) Ontario
D) Quebec
- 36. Who is the leader of the Bloc Québécois?
A) Gilles Duceppe
B) Maxime Bernier
C) Lucien Bouchard
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 Lodge
D) The Ranch
- 38. What is the name of the national police force of Canada?
A) Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
B) Canadian Security Intelligence Service
C) Ontario Provincial Police
D) Canada Border Services Agency
- 39. What is the name of the Canadian currency?
A) Pound Sterling
B) Yen
C) Canadian Dollar
D) Euro
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