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Practice Test 12
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Download on theApp Store1. Both commanding generals were fatally wounded at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. Who were they?
- A. Champlain and Cartier
- B. Wolfe and Montcalm
- C. Brock and Tecumseh
- D. Wellington and Napoleon
2. United Empire Loyalists were people who:
- A. Fought against Britain during the American Revolution
- B. Remained loyal to the British Crown and fled to Canada after the American Revolution
- C. Were French settlers who refused to leave after 1763
- D. Were Aboriginal allies of the French
3. Laura Secord became a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812 by:
- A. Leading a regiment of soldiers at Queenston Heights
- B. Walking nearly 30 kilometres to warn British forces of an American attack
- C. Negotiating a peace treaty with American generals
- D. Supplying food and weapons to the Canadian militia
4. The Rebellions of 1837–38 in Upper and Lower Canada were primarily protests against:
- A. The introduction of railways
- B. Unresponsive, unelected colonial governments that ignored elected assemblies
- C. The abolition of the fur trade
- D. Forced military service in the British army
5. The British North America Act of 1867 united which original provinces into the Dominion of Canada?
- A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
- B. Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Manitoba
- C. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland
- D. Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
6. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was crucial to Confederation because it fulfilled a promise to bring which province into Canada?
- A. Manitoba
- B. Alberta
- C. British Columbia
- D. Saskatchewan
7. The Canadian government has apologized for the Chinese head tax imposed after the completion of the CPR.
- A. True
- B. False
8. Which level of government is responsible for national defence in Canada?
- A. Municipal government
- B. Provincial government
- C. Federal government
- D. Territorial government
9. Canada's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. What does this mean?
- A. Citizens vote directly on every law
- B. An elected parliament makes laws on behalf of the people
- C. A council of judges governs the country
- D. The monarch personally runs the government
10. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the Sovereign is head of state.
- A. True
- B. False
11. What are the three parts of Canada's Parliament?
- A. The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court
- B. The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons
- C. The House of Commons, the Senate, and the Governor General
- D. The federal government, provincial governments, and municipal governments
12. Which branch of government interprets laws and settles legal disputes?
- A. Legislative branch
- B. Executive branch
- C. Judicial branch
- D. Regulatory branch
13. What must happen to a bill before it becomes law in Canada?
- A. The Prime Minister must sign it personally
- B. It must be approved by a national referendum
- C. It must pass both chambers of Parliament and receive Royal Assent
- D. All provincial premiers must unanimously approve it
14. What is the role of Cabinet ministers in Canada's government?
- A. They are elected judges who review legislation
- B. They are appointed by the Prime Minister to head government departments
- C. They are elected representatives who lead parliamentary committees
- D. They are senior senators who advise the Governor General
15. What is the minimum age to vote in a Canadian federal election?
- A. 16
- B. 18
- C. 19
- D. 21
16. What document is sent to eligible voters before a federal election to confirm their registration and polling location?
- A. A voter passport
- B. A voter information card
- C. An electoral certificate
- D. A citizenship card
17. What is a majority government in Canada?
- A. A government formed by two parties in a formal coalition
- B. A government whose party holds more than half of the seats in the House of Commons
- C. A government supported by a majority of provinces
- D. A government that wins more than 60% of the popular vote
18. Which of the following is a provincial government responsibility?
- A. Issuing Canadian passports
- B. Health care delivery
- C. National defence
- D. Foreign affairs
19. Which three provinces are known as the Prairie Provinces?
- A. Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
- B. Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
- C. Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
- D. Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario
20. What is the capital city of Quebec?
- A. Montreal
- B. Laval
- C. Quebec City
- D. Sherbrooke
Answer key
- 1. Wolfe and Montcalm — British General James Wolfe and French General the Marquis de Montcalm both died during or shortly after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham on September 13, 1759.
- 2. Remained loyal to the British Crown and fled to Canada after the American Revolution — United Empire Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution (1775–1783). After the war, tens of thousands fled to what is now Canada, especially Ontario and the Maritimes.
- 3. Walking nearly 30 kilometres to warn British forces of an American attack — In 1813, Laura Secord overheard American officers planning a surprise attack. She walked approximately 30 kilometres through difficult terrain to warn British commander James FitzGibbon, helping lead to the American defeat at the Battle of Beaver Dams.
- 4. Unresponsive, unelected colonial governments that ignored elected assemblies — The 1837–38 rebellions in both Upper Canada (led by William Lyon Mackenzie) and Lower Canada (led by Louis-Joseph Papineau) were driven by frustration that unelected governors and their councils ignored the elected assemblies, denying colonists meaningful self-government.
- 5. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick — The British North America Act united the Province of Canada (split into Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick on July 1, 1867. Other provinces joined later.
- 6. British Columbia — British Columbia agreed to join Confederation in 1871 on the condition that a transcontinental railway be built within ten years. The CPR fulfilled this promise when it was completed in 1885.
- 7. True — In 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally apologized in Parliament for the Chinese head tax, acknowledging it as a discriminatory and unjust policy.
- 8. Federal government — National defence is a federal responsibility, along with areas such as criminal law, trade, and foreign affairs.
- 9. An elected parliament makes laws on behalf of the people — In a parliamentary democracy, elected representatives in Parliament pass laws and govern on behalf of citizens.
- 10. True — Canada is indeed a constitutional monarchy. The King (Sovereign) is the head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government.
- 11. The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons — Parliament consists of the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General), the Senate, and the House of Commons.
- 12. Judicial branch — The judicial branch — composed of the courts — interprets and applies the law and resolves disputes.
- 13. It must pass both chambers of Parliament and receive Royal Assent — A bill must pass readings in both the House of Commons and the Senate, then receive Royal Assent (the Governor General's approval on behalf of the Sovereign) to become law.
- 14. They are appointed by the Prime Minister to head government departments — Cabinet ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister and are responsible for specific government departments such as health, finance, or defence.
- 15. 18 — Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older on election day are eligible to vote in federal elections.
- 16. A voter information card — Eligible voters receive a voter information card that shows their name, address, and polling station details.
- 17. A government whose party holds more than half of the seats in the House of Commons — A majority government is one in which the governing party holds more than half of all seats in the House of Commons, giving it the ability to pass legislation without relying on other parties.
- 18. Health care delivery — Health care delivery is primarily a provincial responsibility under Canada's federal system, though the federal government sets national standards and provides funding.
- 19. Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan — Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan are the Prairie Provinces, named for the vast flat grasslands that dominate the landscape.
- 20. Quebec City — Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec. Montreal is the largest city in Quebec but is not the provincial capital.