Quiz 1: Rights and Responsibilities - Canadian Citizenship Test Kit

Question 1

A key aspect of multiculturalism is that:

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

Question 2

Where does Habeas corpus come from?

Question 3

What is the Magna Carta also known as?

Question 4

Freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech was first guaranteed in:

Question 5

What happens if somebody engages in gender-based violence?

	It is up to each family to decide how to treat the other members of their family
	Gender-based violence is allowed under Canadian law
	It is up to each ethnic community to decide how to treat the other members of their community
	They will be charged with a crime, and if found guilty, they will be punished

Question 6

What is the best definition of a responsibility?

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

Question 7

Who proclaimed the amended Constitution in 1982?

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

Question 8

By law, how long must Canadians serve in the military?

	2 years
	3 years
	18 months
	There is no compulsory military service in Canada

Question 9

What are two important documents that protect Canadians' rights and freedoms?

	Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
	Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Law 51
	The Freedom Acts and Habeas corpus
	Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Protection Act

Question 10

Voting in elections is an example of what?

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

Question 11

What does freedom of the press guarantee?

	Journalists are allowed to publish anything that the government approves of
	Journalists must get the approval of the Governor General (or other government officials) before they can share their opinions
	People can write what they want, but they must get government approval before they share their opinions on TV
	Journalists are allowed to publish the news, and their own opinions, even if they are critical of the government

Question 12

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 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
	Men and women must take jobs that are typical for their gender

Question 13

What is the right of peaceful assembly?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association are guaranteed by: