Quiz on British North America Act of 1867

As of the British North America Act of 1867, how many provinces initially made up Canada?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What was the status of Canadian independence after the British North America Act of 1867?

• Canada was fully independent.

• Canada was still under full British control.

• Canadians were British citizens, and the Queen was the head of state.

• Canada was a completely isolated state.

What was the primary purpose of the British North America Act of 1867?

• To declare independence from British rule

• To unite three separate territories into a single dominion called Canada

• To establish English as the official language of Canada

• To start a new currency system in North America

Which provinces were created by dividing a larger province under the British North America Act of 1867?

• Alberta and Saskatchewan

• Quebec and Ontario

• Manitoba and British Columbia

• Newfoundland and Labrador

Where was the new federal government and Parliament of Canada established under the British North America Act of 1867?

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

Which provinces expressed their desire to be federally united under the British North America Act, 1867?

• Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba

• Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

• Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick

• British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec

What is the role of the Governor General in the federal government according to the Constitution?

• Enforces the laws

• Makes the laws

• Represented by the Monarch

• Rules according to the laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws according to the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Cabinet

Which court is the highest in the judicial hierarchy according to the Constitution?

• Provincial and Territorial Courts

• Supreme Court of Canada

• Cabinet

• House of Commons

Who served as the Chief Justice of Canada from 2000 to 2017?

• Beverley McLachlin

• Richard Wagner

• Rosalie Abella

• Louise Arbour