Canada's Confederation and Constitution Minds On Quiz!

When did Canada become a country?

• July 1st 1867

• July 2nd 1867

• July 1st 1866

• July 5th 1865

The Fathers of Confederation refer to:

• The founding fathers of the United States

• The original Indigenous tribes that inhabited Canada

• The European settlers who first arrived in Canada

• The leaders who played a key role in Canada's Confederation

Who was Canada's First Prime Minister?

• Justin Trudeau

• Robert Borden

• Pierre Elliot Trudeau

• John A. Macdonald

What is the most important function of the Canadian Constitution?

• It sets a code of ethics for politicians

• It creates structure for ceremony like events

• It establishes the structure of Canada's laws and governance

What was the name of Canada's first constitution act in 1867?

• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• The British North America Act

• Constitution Rough Draft 2

The Constitution Act of 1982 has this charter built into it called the...

• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Charter #1

• Charter of Law

• Charter of Rules for Canadians

The Constitution Act of 1982 introduced which of the following significant changes?

• Removal of the monarchy

• An addition of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Removal of the federal system

• Renaming of provinces and territories

Which Prime Minister played a crucial role in the patriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982?

• Lester B. Pearson

• Brian Mulroney

• Pierre Trudeau

• John Diefenbaker