Government and Citizenship Quiz

How many branches of government do the United States and Canada have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What are the two official languages identified in Canada's Charter of Rights?

• English and Spanish

• French and German

• English and French

• French and Italian

Which document guarantees the right to due process in the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

What is the process called that allows someone born in another country to become a citizen in the United States or Canada?

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Citizenship by descent

Who is the head of the executive branch in Canada?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Queen

What is a key responsibility that comes with the right to vote in both the United States and Canada?

• Serving on a jury

• Paying taxes

• Military service

• Volunteering

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

• The First Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

• The Thirteenth Amendment

• The Nineteenth Amendment

In Canada, what is the role of the Governor General?

• Head of Government

• Head of State

• The Queen's Representative

• Speaker of the House

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Supreme Court

• Federal Appeals Court

• District Court

• State Supreme Court

True or False:

United States and Canada have similar governments?

• True

• False