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