Q1. Name three requirements that a person must meet in order to vote in a federal election.
A1. Citizenship, 18 years of age, registered voter, enumerated.
Q2. Name three responsibilities that Canadian citizens hold.
A2. Vote in elections, obey Canadian law, respect other’s rights, help others, care for Canada’s heritage, eliminate discrimination.
Q3. What was the main trade controlled by the Hudson Bay Company?
A3. Fur or beaver.
Q4. When the first provinces joined to form Canada, what with the event called?
A4. Confederation.
Q5. Which four provinces joined together in Confederation?
A5. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia.
Q6. What is the part of the Constitution which legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?
A6. Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Q7. Name four rights and/or freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A7. Many rights are listed in the charter. Some examples: freedom of religion and opinion, right to vote, right to life/liberty/security.
Q8. Which province has the most bilingual Canadians?
A8. Quebec.
Q9. What song is Canada’s national anthem?
A9. O Canada.
Q10. And can you site the first two lines of the anthem?
A10. 0 Canada! Our home and native land.
Q11. What three oceans border Canada?
A11. Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific.
Q12. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
A12. Ten provinces and two territories.
Q13. Name four of the five Great Lakes?
A13. Erie, Huron, Ontario, Superior, Michigan.
Q14. Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?
A14. Prince Edward Island.
Q15. What country is Canada’s largest trading partner?
A15. U.S.A.
Q16. Who is Canada’s head of state?
A16. Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of England.
Q17. What are the three levels of government called in Canada?
A17. Federal, provincial, municipal.
Q18. Name four of the federal political parties represented in the House of Commons.
A18. Liberal, Conservative, New Democratic Party (NDP), Bloc Quebecois, Reform.
Q19. What is the name of the prime minister of Canada?
A19. Jean Chretien.
Q20. In the federal Parliment, what is a law called before it is passed?
A20. Bill.
Q21. Which political party is in power in your province or territory?
A21. In Nova Scotia, Liberal.
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