Citizenship Test Chapter 01Welcome to your Citizenship Test Chapter 01: Rights 1. The Oath of Citizenship begins with: ?I swear that I will be faithfulHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth the SecondAllegiance to her MajestyI will faithfully observe the laws of Canada 1 out of 17 2. Which are examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family? ?Keeping the lawn mown and house cleanBuying a car and driving to workGetting a job and working hard in keeping with one's abilitiesBuying a house and getting a mortgage 2 out of 17 3. When was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?1990198619721982 3 out of 17 4. In Canada, we profess our loyalty to:?To the CountryTo the ConstitutionTo the FlagThe Sovereign (Queen or King) 4 out of 17 5. Which part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?The Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsThe Canadian Charter of FreedomsThe Civil Code of FranceThe Canadian Charter of Rights 5 out of 17 6. What is meant by the equality of men and women?Women have more rights than men under the lawMen have more rights than women under the lawMen and women are equal under the lawWomen have less rights than men under the law 6 out of 17 7. Which legal document underlines the importance of multiculturalism?The Canadian Multiculturalism ActThe Civil Code of FranceBritish Charter of RightsThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom 7 out of 17 8. Who is above the rule of law?ParliamentHead of StatePrime MinisterNo one 8 out of 17 9. It is compulsory to serve in the Canadian armed services:It is not compulsory to serveFor a period of two yearsIt is not mandatory but you must register for one of the services at age eighteenWith either the navy, army, air force or coast guard at age eighteen for 3 months 9 out of 17 10. Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms.Magna Carta (Great Charter of Freedoms) and Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsCanadian Constitution and Civil Code of FranceCivil Code of France and laws passed by ParliamentCanadian Constitution and English Common Law 10 out of 17 11. Name four fundamental freedoms secured by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Freedom to discriminate, freedom of religion, thought, associationFreedom to commit crimes, freedom of the press, association, speechFreedom of religion, speech, belief, peaceful assemblyTo the Flag 11 out of 17 12. Cultural practices of inequality and gender-based pay difference are tolerated and allowed:?In certain communitiesIn the schoolsThey are not allowed under the lawUnder the law 12 out of 17 13. What are three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?Owning a home, volunteering, protecting the environmentAttending university, protecting our heritage, votingVoting, obeying the law, serving on a juryServing in the military, obeying the law, voting 13 out of 17 14. What is the Canadian Constitution?Municipal and provincial lawsLaws that come only from English common lawA system of laws and conventions by which the country governs itselfBased solely on the Civil Code of France 14 out of 17 15. What does the phrase 'Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law' mean?Minority educational rightsCanadians having mobility rightsIt references multiculturalismThe importance of religious traditions and worth of the human person 15 out of 17 16. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms attempts to:Curtail where people can work and live in CanadaAdversely affect prior treaties of Aboriginal peoplesRestrict certain rightsSummarize fundamental freedoms and set out additional rights 16 out of 17 17. Where do English and French have equal status in Canada?In the ParliamentIn the schoolsIn the universitiesIn the grocery stores 17 out of 17 Time is Up! Alberta Manitoba Yukon Nunavut Ontario Quebec New Brunswick British Columbia Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Prince Edward Island Newfoundland & Labrador
