- 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) Jagmeet Singh
B) Elizabeth May
C) Justin Trudeau
D) Andrew Scheer
- 2. Which of the following is the Canadian national anthem?
A) Maple Leaf Forever
B) The Maple Leaf Rag
C) O Canada
D) God Save the Queen
- 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) French only
B) English only
C) Spanish and English
D) English and French
- 5. What is the capital city of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
- 6. The legislative branch of the Canadian government is called?
A) Parliament
B) The Senate
C) Congress
D) National Assembly
- 7. In which year did Canada become a country?
A) 1776
B) 1945
C) 1901
D) 1867
- 8. What is the Canadian Senate's role in the legislative process?
A) To approve government spending
B) To introduce new bills
C) To serve as the head of government
D) To review and suggest changes to legislation
- 9. What is the title of the leader of the opposition party in Canada?
A) Deputy Prime Minister
B) Leader of the Official Opposition
C) Speaker of the House
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) French Canadians United
C) Quebec National Party
D) Quebec First Party
- 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) 4 years
B) 3 years
C) 2 years
D) 6 years
- 14. Which party introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A) Liberal Party
B) New Democratic Party
C) Bloc Québécois
D) Conservative 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) 1952
B) 1918
C) 1929
D) 1960
- 17. In Canadian politics, what does the term 'by-election' refer to?
A) A referendum on a specific policy issue
B) An election held to fill a single seat in between general elections
C) An election for the leader of a political party
D) A national election held every four years
- 18. Which Canadian political party is associated with advocating for stronger environmental policies?
A) Bloc Québécois
B) Liberal Party
C) Conservative Party
D) Green Party
- 19. Which Canadian province is known for its strong oil and gas industry?
A) Ontario
B) Quebec
C) Alberta
D) British Columbia
- 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) Stephen Harper
B) Erin O'Toole
C) Rona Ambrose
D) Andrew Scheer
- 22. Who is the Governor General of Canada?
A) Mary Simon
B) David Johnston
C) Julie Payette
D) Michaëlle Jean
- 23. What is the name of the Canadian House of Commons Speaker as of 2021?
A) Andrew Scheer
B) Anthony Rota
C) Geoff Regan
D) Peter Milliken
- 24. Which Canadian province has the largest population?
A) British Columbia
B) Quebec
C) Alberta
D) Ontario
- 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) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 16
- 27. In what year did Nunavut become a territory of Canada?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2001
D) 1999
- 28. Which city is the political capital of the province of Alberta?
A) Vancouver
B) Toronto
C) Edmonton
D) Calgary
- 29. Who is the leader of the Green Party of Canada as of 2021?
A) Elizabeth May
B) David Coon
C) Jim Harris
D) Annamie Paul
- 30. What does the acronym NAFTA stand for?
A) New American Federal Trade Accord
B) National Agreement for Tariff Abolition
C) North American Free Trade Agreement
D) Northeastern Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
- 31. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Sir John A. Macdonald
B) Sir Wilfrid Laurier
C) Pierre Trudeau
D) Mackenzie King
- 32. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?
A) 2001
B) 1867
C) 1982
D) 1945
- 33. Which term refers to the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect population changes?
A) Gerrymandering
B) Redistribution
C) Recall election
D) Referendum
- 34. Which province does not observe Daylight Saving Time in Canada?
A) Alberta
B) Manitoba
C) British Columbia
D) Saskatchewan
- 35. Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
A) Quebec
B) Ontario
C) Manitoba
D) New Brunswick
- 36. Who is the leader of the Bloc Québécois?
A) Lucien Bouchard
B) Yves-François Blanchet
C) Gilles Duceppe
D) Maxime Bernier
- 37. What is the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa called?
A) The Farm
B) The Lodge
C) The Barn
D) The Ranch
- 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) Pound Sterling
C) Canadian Dollar
D) Euro
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