Canadian citizenship test: Government

Here are 5 questions on “Government”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 30 questions on this chapter.

1. 1What are the three key facts about Canada’s system of government?

   1. Unitary state, dictatorship and absolute monarchy
   2. Confederacy, referendum and direct democracy
   3. Federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
   4. Republic, presidency and elected Senate
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   Correct answer: Federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

   Canada is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Introduction

2. 2Who is the Head of State in Canada?

   1. The Prime Minister
   2. The Sovereign (the King)
   3. The Chief Justice
   4. The Governor General
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   Correct answer: The Sovereign (the King)

   The Sovereign is the Head of State; the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy

3. 3Who is the head of the federal government?

   1. The Prime Minister
   2. The King
   3. The Governor General
   4. The Speaker of the Senate
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   Correct answer: The Prime Minister

   The Prime Minister leads the government and selects the Cabinet ministers.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy

4. 4Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?

   1. The British ambassador
   2. The Speaker of the House of Commons
   3. The Prime Minister
   4. The Governor General
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   Correct answer: The Governor General

   The Governor General represents the Sovereign federally; he or she is appointed on the Prime Minister’s advice, usually for 5 years.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy

5. 5Who represents the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces?

   1. The Commissioner
   2. The mayor of the capital
   3. The Lieutenant Governor
   4. The provincial Premier
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   Correct answer: The Lieutenant Governor

   In each province, a Lieutenant Governor represents the Sovereign.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy