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