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civics exam review

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The head of municipal government is called the _______________

a)

MP

b)

Prime Minister

c)

Mayor

d)

Governor General

2.

The Prime Minister is part of of this level.

a)

Provincial government

b)

Federal government

c)

Municipal government

3.

The head of Ontario's government is the ____________________.

a)

Prime Minister

b)

Premier

c)

Mayor

d)

MPP

4.

Potholes are fixed on St Paul Street

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

5.

A lawyer takes a test to be able to practice in Ontario

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

6.

This level of government oversees the military.

a)

Federal

b)

Provincial

c)

Municipal

7.

Scientists test the nutrients in new flavor of soda.

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

8.

A garbage truck picks up your trash.

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

9.

You go to get your drivers license and license plate.

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

10.

You call 9-1-1 when your house is on fire

a)

municipal

b)

provincial

c)

federal

11.

The new $1000 bill is printed and given to banks

a)

municipal

b)

provincial

c)

federal

12.
Federal Government represents
a)
Provinces
b)
Towns
c)
Cities
d)
All of Canada
13.
Municipal Government represents
a)
Canada
b)
Provinces
c)
Towns and Cities 
d)
Territories
14.
Municipal Government represents
a)
Canada
b)
Provinces
c)
Towns and Cities 
d)
Territories
15.
Municipal Government represents
a)
Canada
b)
Provinces
c)
Towns and Cities 
d)
Territories
16.
Provincial Government represents
a)
Provinces
b)
Canada
c)
Towns
d)
Cities
17.

Education is a responsibility of the...

a)

Federal government

b)

Provincial government

c)

Municipal government

18.

Trade is a responsibility of the...

a)

Federal government

b)

Provincial government

c)

Municipal government

19.

Healthcare is a responsibility of the...

a)

Federal government

b)

Provincial government

c)

Municipal government

20.

Libraries are a responsibility of the...

a)

Federal government

b)

Provincial government

c)

Municipal government

21.

What are the three levels of government called in Canada?

a)

Municipal, Provincial, Federal

b)

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

c)

Student, Teacher, Principal

d)

Cities, Provinces, Country

22.
A person from Quebec who opposes Quebec separation is known as a;
a)
Federalist
b)
Sovereignist
c)
loyalist
d)
nationalists
23.

The Oka Crisis highlighted tensions between Canadian and First Nations peoples, centered around...

a)

Land claims and traditional territory of indigenous people

b)

The paternalistic, unjust treatment of First Nations under the Indian Act

c)

The elimination of treaty rights following the creation of Pierre Trudeau's White Paper

d)

The refusal of the Canadian government to close residential schools in Oka Quebec

24.

1. The United Nations conducts a world study on health, education, standard of living, etc. to determine the BEST COUNTRY in the world. Do you know what Canada’s highest ranking was?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

10th

d)

Last Place

25.

Which of the following was Canada’s first woman prime minister?

a)

A. Jeanne Suave

b)

B. Audrey McLaughlin

c)

C. Kim Campbell

d)

D. Flora MacDonald

26.

4. What is the name of Canada’s Prime Minister?

a)

Stephen Harper

b)

Justin Trudeau

c)

Pierre Trudeau

d)

Donald Trump

27.

5. What political party does the Prime Minister represent?

a)

Liberal Party

b)

Conservative Party

c)

New Democratic Party

d)

Green Party

28.

11. The highest level of court in Canada is called ___________________________.

a)

A. Superior Court

b)

B. Court of Inquisition

c)

C. Court of the Supremes

d)

D. Supreme Court of Canada

29.

Ontario’s Premier is _____________________

a)

Kathleen Wynne

b)

Doug Ford

c)

Andrea Horwath

d)

Christine Elliot

30.

15. What political party does the Premier represent?

a)

Green

b)

Conservative

c)

NDP

d)

Liberal

31.

16. In order to vote in Canada you must at least ______ years of age.

a)

A. 17

b)

B. 18

c)

C. 19

d)

D. 21

32.

17. Canada’s Parliament buildings are located in the city of______________________.

a)

A. Toronto

b)

B. Ottawa

c)

C. Vancouver

d)

D. Halifax

33.
The royal family of Foxatonia is having trouble with the neighboring country of Wolvington whose King is using his unlimited power to provoke a war between the two Kingdoms. What type of Government would you use to describe both countries?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Kingdoms
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
34.
In Stripesville, the President Zebronian was elected by the citizens of Stripesville in a fair elections. He looks to represent the people's best interests and protect his people's rights guaranteed by the the Stripeville's Constitution. What type of government does he lead?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Oligarchy 
d)
Monarchy
35.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
36.
A type of government entirely dominated by one person:
a)
Authoritarian
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Domination
d)
Laissez-Faire
37.
One whose political beliefs lie in the centre of the political spectrum:
a)
Centrist
b)
Green
c)
Non-Partisan
d)
Neutral
38.
When one person has all the power to make a decision:
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Domination
c)
Autocratic
d)
Communist
39.
The principle of government that states that all persons must observe the rules:
a)
Rule of law
b)
Citizenship
c)
Obeyist
d)
Democracy
40.
A direct vote on an issue or policy:
a)
Democracy
b)
Referendum
c)
Citizen's Vote
d)
Open Ballot
41.
Right-wing:
a)
Liberal
b)

Neutral

c)
Conservative
d)
Progressive
42.
Left-wing:
a)
Liberal
b)
Neutral
c)
Conservative
d)
Progressive
43.
Things that you are morally or legally entitled to:
a)
Responsibilities
b)
Laws
c)
Ethics
d)
Rights
44.
The level of government that deals with garbage and recycling:
a)
Federal
b)
Provincial
c)
Municipal
d)
Territorial
45.
The level of government that determines the age you can drive:
a)
Federal
b)
Provincial
c)
Municipal
d)
Territorial
46.
The level of government that deals with the Criminal Code:
a)
Federal
b)
Provincial
c)
Municipal
d)
Territorial
47.
The right to give orders or make decisions:
a)
Authority
b)
Leadership
c)
Rule
d)
Superiority
48.
When a decision is made ONLY when all group members agree:
a)
Collaboration
b)
Laissez-Faire
c)
Consensus
d)

Democracy

49.
Laws that only affect the local community:
a)
Territorial Laws
b)
Residential Laws
c)
Bylaws
d)
Municipal Laws
50.
The branch of government that determines and enforces the law:
a)
Provincial
b)
Judiciary
c)
Federal
d)
Legislative
51.
In each province, this person has a role similar to the Prime Minister:
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Premier
c)
MP
d)
Mayor
52.
The head of Canada:
a)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
b)
Governor General David Johnston
c)
Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell
d)
Queen Elizabeth II
53.
The duties citizens have to their countries:
a)
Rights
b)
Liabilities
c)
Responsibilities
d)
Obligations
54.
The head of the municipal government in a city or town:
a)
Mayor
b)
Sheriff
c)
Governor
d)
Commissioner
55.

Our rights and freedoms were obtained

a)

as gifts from our government.

b)

by fighting for them.

c)

from the Queen of England.

d)

from the people of Canada.

56.

Our fundamental rights are made up of

a)

freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of association, freedom of thought

b)

right to vote, right to live anywhere in Canada and right to contact the government in French or English

c)

equality rights

d)

legal rights

57.

Canadians have the right to express their opinion but

a)

they may lose friends for doing so.

b)

they may lose their job for doing so.

c)

there may be consequences for doing so.

d)

all these are true

e)

none of these are true

58.

It is NOT a democratic right for the Legislature or Parliament to meet.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The Charter (CCRF) is part of our Constitution, so it is protected by law.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Democratic Rights include the right to

a)

Vote and run in elections

b)

Have an election every year

c)

Vote twice in an election

61.

Which is an Equality Right?

a)

The right to services in English and French

b)

The right to move to another province

c)

The right to pray as you want

d)

The right to live free of discrimination

62.

The CCRF guarantees that every citizen has rights.

a)

All the time.

b)

Under government control.

c)

With reasonable limitations.

d)

Only for adults over age 18.

63.

The CCRF is entrenched (part of) the Canadian Constitution so that

a)

provinces can add their rights and freedoms

b)

rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected

c)

courts can make changes to rights and freedoms

d)

the rights and freedoms of Canadians can be changed if needed

64.

A representative democracy means

a)

Citizens vote on every issue

b)

Citizens elect someone to represent them locally, provincially and federally

c)

A democracy like in Ancient Athens

d)

A democracy like the Iroquois Confederacy

65.

A direct democracy means

a)

Citizens vote on every issue

b)

Citizens elect someone to represent them locally, provincially and federally

c)

A democracy like in Ancient Athens

d)

A democracy like the Iroquois Confederacy

66.

Individual rights protect each person in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Individual rights protect each person in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Collective rights protect groups of people in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Mobility Rights mean

a)

Canadians can move around Canada as they wish

b)

Canadians can leave Canada and come back

c)

Canadians can hop up and down

d)

Canadians can dance the Hokey Pokey

70.

Equality Rights mean you cannot be discriminated against because of

a)

gender or age

b)

race or religion

c)

physical or mental ability

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

71.

If you are in trouble with the law which rights do you have?

a)

You must be told what your crime is

b)

You are guilty until proven innocent

c)

Your are innocent until proven guilty

d)

You are allowed to have a lawyer

e)

You must be tried (in court) in a timely manner

72.

The Common Good benefits the majority of citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

How often must elections be held?

a)

At least every ten years

b)

At least every five years

c)

At least once a year

d)

Whenever they are needed

74.

The Rule of Law means

a)

It applies only to collective rights

b)

It applies only to individual rights

c)

It applies to everyone equally

d)

It applies to citizens 18 years old and older

75.

Newspapers and T.V. news report events that are true and they can back this information with proof. They are exercising which fundamental freedom?

a)

religion

b)

association

c)

speech

d)

assembly

76.

Who is the Governor-General in Canada's government?

a)

Official who represents the prime minister in Canada's government

b)

Official who represents the British monarch in Canada's government

c)

Official who represents the president in a presidential democracy

77.

In Canada's government, the Prime Minister is elected by _____________________.

a)

the citizens of the country

b)

the President

c)

the Members of Parliament

d)

the British monarch

78.

All of the following describe Canada's government EXCEPT...

a)

autocracy

b)

constitutional monarchy

c)

parliamentary democracy

d)

federal system

79.

How is the power distributed in a federal system?

a)

The central government has complete control.

b)

The individual states have complete control.

c)

The tribe leader shares power with the elders.

d)

The central government and the states share control.

80.

In Canada's parliamentary democracy, the head of government belongs to which branch?

a)

legislative

b)

national

c)

judicial

d)

executive

81.

Who is Canada's largest trading partner?

a)

Mexico

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Japan

d)

United States

82.
Direct democracy is when every person plays an active part in the decision making process.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
Indirect Democracy is when a group of people elects how many people to represent them in government?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
84.
Brings together a number of different political communities with a central government
a)
Federal State
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
85.
Elect Members to our Parliament and Legislature across the country
a)
Federal State
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
c)
Consitutional Monarchy
86.
Canada's head of state is a hereditary king or queen, who reigns in accordance to the constitution
a)
Federal Stage
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
87.
A Governor Generals responsibilities include:
a)
Enforcing Laws
b)
Creating New Laws
c)
Greeting Officials
88.
A fundamental set of principles set by the gov't
a)
Charter
b)
Constitution
c)
Legislature
89.
The Lower Branch in Parliament is Called:
a)
House of Commons
b)
The Senate
90.
BNA stands for:
a)
British Norther Accords
b)
Basic Nomadic Act
c)
British North America
91.

Voting in elections, is an example of what?

a)

a way to show you are interested in politics

b)

a responsibility of a citizenship

c)

a law that all Canadians must follow

d)

a duty that the man of the family must do

92.

What is meant by the equality of men and women?

a)

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

b)

When a man and a woman disagree, the gender of the parties is an important factor

c)

Men and women are the same before the law

d)

In theory, women should be able to do most of the things that men can do, most of the time

93.

What is the best definition of a right?

a)

a right is a something that you can expect, like to pay taxes

b)

a right is something that you can expect, like to be treated fairly by the police

c)

a right is a duty, like serving in military

d)

a right is something that others want you to do

94.

What does freedom of the press guarantee?

a)

People can write what they want, but they must get government approval before they share their opinions on TV

b)

Journalists are allowed to publish anything that the government approves of

c)

Journalists must get the approval of the Governor General (or other government officials) before they can share their opinions

d)

Journalists are allowed to publish the news, and their own opinions, even if they are critical of the government

95.

Who proclaimed the amended Constitution in 1982?

a)

The Governor General

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau

d)

Queen Elizabeth II

96.

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

a)

Learning to play Canadian sports

b)

Saluting the flag of Canada

c)

Opening a shop for people from your country

d)

Serving on a jury

97.

Before 1929, women in Canada

a)

were not considered legal persons

b)

women could not vote

c)

women could be appointed as members of senate

d)

women were not expected to cook at home

98.

The first province in Canada to grant women the right to vote was

a)

Saskatchewan

b)

Ontario

c)

Yukon

d)

Manitoba

99.

The Canadian Government granted Aboriginal People the right to vote without losing their registered Indian Status in

a)

1948

b)

1960

c)

1980

d)

2000

100.

Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Henrietta Muir Edwards were known as

a)

The Famous Five

b)

The Cliques

c)

The Dangerous Five

d)

The Sweet Five

101.

The National capital of Canada is

a)

Toronto

b)

Quebec City

c)

Ottawa

d)

Ontario

102.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of Canada's ____________.
a)
Law
b)
Constitution
c)
Parliament
d)
Government
103.
Which of the follwoing is not a right from the Canadian Charter of RIghts and Freedoms?
a)
The right to feel safe.
b)
The right to share your opinion
c)
The right to be assumed innocent until proven guilty. 
d)
The right to go to school in any language that you like. 
104.
Joe moved his family from Alberta to BC to get a new job.   Which section of the Charter allows him to do this?
a)
Mobility
b)
Legal
c)
Minority Education Rights
d)
Language
105.
Which right is being ignored if the police demand to come into your house without reason.
a)
The be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
b)
To be assumed innocent until proven guilty.
c)
The a public and quick trial
d)
The right to run in an election
106.
In Canada, a group of environmentalists are arrested for peacefully protesting.  This is a VIOLATION of...
a)
Freedom of religion
b)
Freedom of peaceful assembly
c)
Mobility rights
d)
Legal rights
107.
In Canada, you have the right to a fair trial.  This is a type of...
a)
legal right
b)
equality right
c)
mobility right
d)
democratic right
108.

Money

a)

Federal

b)

Municipal

c)

Provinicial

109.

Education

a)

federal

b)

provinicial

c)

municipal

110.

National Parks

a)

federal

b)

provinicial

c)

municipal

111.

Justin Trudeau

a)

federal

b)

provinical

c)

municipal

112.

Fisheries

a)

federal

b)

provincial

c)

municipal

113.

Libraries

a)

federal

b)

provincial

c)

municipal

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