Quiz 1: Rights and Responsibilities - Canadian Citizenship Test Kit

Question 1

When was the Magna Carta signed?

Question 2

Who proclaimed the amended Constitution in 1982?

	The Governor General
	The Supreme Court
	Queen Elizabeth II
	Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Question 3

What is the best definition of a right?

	A right is something that others want you to do
	A right is a duty, like serving in the military
	A right is something that you can expect, like to be treated fairly by the police
	A right is something that you can expect, like to pay taxes.

Question 4

What is meant by the equality of men and women?

	When a man and a woman disagree, the gender of the parties is an important factor
	Men and women must take jobs that are typical for their gender
	Men and women are the same before the law
	In theory, women should be able to do most of the things that men can do, most of the time

Question 5

When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution of Canada?

Question 6

What is the Magna Carta also known as?

Question 7

Voting in elections is an example of what?

	A duty that the man of the family must do
	A responsibility of citizenship
	A way to show you are interested in politics
	A law that all Canadians must follow

Question 8

What is the best definition of a responsibility?

	A responsibility is something people want to do, but cannot
	A responsibility is something you must do, like following the law
	A responsibility is something you are allowed to do, such as driving a car
	A responsibility is something that you should always try to avoid

Question 9

What is the best definition of the right to freedom of association?

	The right to choose the food you eat, and how to prepare it
	The right to join and leave a group or organization
	The right to be part of an organized religion
	The right to join a group or organization

Question 10

Where does Habeas corpus come from?

Question 11

What is the right of peaceful assembly?

	The responsibility to always show respect
	The right to attack the government
	The responsibility to listen to what the government tells you
	The right to gather with whomever you choose

Question 12

If you want to serve in the military part time, what is the best choice?

Question 13

A key aspect of multiculturalism is that:

	The two main cultures and languages of Canada are English and French
	Canadians respect the gift of one another's presence
	Everybody in Canada should know the language of their ancestors
	Canadians should try to live in communities of people who are like themselves

Question 14

What is English common law?

	Laws and traditions from Quebec
	Laws and traditions that we inherited from England
	Laws and traditions from English Canada
	Laws and traditions that Canada developed on its own

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?

	Learning to play Canadian sports
	Saluting the flag of Canada
	Serving on a jury
	Opening a shop for people from your country