Canadian Citizenship Test 2024
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Federal Elections
Question 1 of 58
What is a minority government?
a. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.
b. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate.
c. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
d. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.
Question 2 of 58
What is written on an election ballot?
a. The names of the candidates in your election district.
b. Who you should vote for.
c. The date and time you are allowed to vote.
d. Where you should vote.
Question 3 of 58
How are Members of Parliament chosen?
a. Elected by senators.
b. Elected by the prime minister.
c. Chosen by the Queen (King).
d. Elected by Canadian citizens.
Question 4 of 58
Which of the following are the responsibilities of local government?
a. Education, foreign policy and transportation.
b. Health care, natural resources and transportation.
c. National defence, health care and transportation.
d. Social and community Health, snow removal and transportation.
Question 5 of 58
Who can ask you about whom you voted for?
a. No one.
b. Any other Canadian.
c. Your local MP.
d. The Prime Minister.
Question 6 of 58
What level of government passes 'by-laws'?
a. Provincial
b. Municipal or local government
c. Federal
d. Senators
Question 7 of 58
How can you contact your Member of Parliament?
a. By using social media site online.
b. By writing a letter to the House of Commons.
c. By booking an appointment over the phone.
d. By waiting outside of Parliament building.
Question 8 of 58
What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card before an election?
a. Call your local municipality.
b. Turn up at your nearest polling station on election day.
c. You should assume you were not chosen to vote.
d. Contact Election Canada.
Question 9 of 58
When must federal elections be held?
a. Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election.
b. About every 4 years.
c. When the MPs want a new Prime Minister.
d. On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
Question 10 of 58
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
a. 178
b. 20
c. 308
d. 99
Question 11 of 58
Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
a. The party the Prime Minister selects.
b. The party receiving the least votes.
c. The party with the second most votes.
d. Any independent candidate.
Question 12 of 58
A member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:
a. In her office on Parliament Hill.
b. In some part of Montreal where she was elected.
c. Visiting the province of Quebec.
d. Going on a vacation.
Question 13 of 58
How is the government formed after a federal election?
a. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The Queen (or King) then chooses the Prime Minister.
b. The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government.
c. The party with the most elected representatives become the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.
d. The party with the most elected representatives become the party in power. The Queen (or King) chooses the Prime Minister from this party.
Question 14 of 58
After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power.
b. The Queen (or King) picks a party to run the government.
c. The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government.
d. The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the government body.
Question 15 of 58
In Canada, are you obliged to tell others how you voted?
a. If your family would like to know how you voted, yes.
b. If your Member of Parliament asks, yes.
c. No but you may choose to discuss how you voted with others.
d. If the Lieutenant Governor asks, yes.
Question 16 of 58
Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
a. A candidate whom they want to represent them in Parliament.
b. All candidates in their electoral district.
c. The best speaker running the election campaign.
d. Someone to become the Premier of the province.
Question 17 of 58
When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?
a. The third Friday in September every four years following the most recent election.
b. There's no fixed date for Canada's federal election.
c. March 3rd every five years after the last election.
d. The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent election.
Question 18 of 58
Who do Members of Parliament represent?
a. Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district.
b. Everyone who lives in his or her neighbourhood.
c. Everyone who lives in his or her province.
d. Everyone in Northern Canada.
Question 19 of 58
What is the role of the Opposition parties?
a. To ensure reports about the current government are sent to the Queen (or King).
b. To supervise the government.
c. To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
d. To regulate government proposals.
Question 20 of 58
What is an 'electoral district'?
a. A geographical area where the politicians reside.
b. An area where politicians work.
c. A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
d. The area where voting takes place in your locality.
Question 21 of 58
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
a. A checkmark.
b. An 'X'.
c. A sticker.
d. A thumbprint.
Question 22 of 58
What does Register of Electors contain?
a. A list of all Canadian citizens who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums.
b. A list of people who are willing to vote in elections and referendums.
c. A list of people who voted for the opposition party in the previous election.
d. A list of people who are not allowed to vote.
Question 23 of 58
What does voting by secret ballot mean?
a. No one can watch you vote except the election officer.
b. The voter should not tell anyone for whom he/she voted.
c. Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot.
d. No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot.
Question 24 of 58
Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
a. Any man who is at least 18 years or older.
b. Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
c. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
d. A Canadian citizen who is 16 years or older.
Question 25 of 58
What is a ballot?
a. A form that tells you when and where to vote.
b. A dance.
c. A form for voting.
d. A form to count the number of votes.
Question 26 of 58
What is a polling station?
a. Place where you vote.
b. Campaign offices for candidates.
c. Place where the number of votes are counted.
d. Member of Parliament's constituency.
Question 27 of 58
Which of the following criterion gives a Canadian the right to vote?
a. Owning a house
b. Being on an official voter's list
c. Having a driver’s license
d. Being an immigrant
Question 28 of 58
What does the National Register of Electors contain?
a. Database of landed immigrants
b. Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
c. Database of all Canadian citizens
d. Database of Canadian tax payers
Question 29 of 58
What is the voting procedure in Canada?
a. Whichever way you like
b. On-line
c. Secret Ballot
d. Open Ballot
Question 30 of 58
Federal elections are carried out to elect which of the following?
a. Premier
b. Prime Minister
c. Member of Parliament
d. Senator
Question 31 of 58
Which of the following describe two responsibilities of provincial or territorial government?
a. Policing and citizenship
b. Policing and firefighting
c. National defense and highways
d. Education and health care
Question 32 of 58
Which of the following is a responsibility of the provinces?
a. Municipal government
b. Navigation
c. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
d. Currency
Question 33 of 58
Which of the following describe two responsibilities of federal government?
a. National defense and foreign policy
b. National defense and firefighting
c. Citizenship and maintaining highways
d. Health Care and education
Question 34 of 58
Which of the following is the responsibility of the federal government?
a. Highways
b. Currency
c. Health
d. Education
Question 35 of 58
Who represents an electoral district?
a. The Commissioner
b. The Governor General
c. The Lieutenant Governor
d. A Member of Parliament
Question 36 of 58
What of the following are the provinces responsible for?
a. Defence
b. Foreign Policy
c. Currency
d. Education
Question 37 of 58
Which of the following is the federal government responsible for?
a. Highways
b. Natural resources
c. Education
d. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
Question 38 of 58
What information can be found on a voter information card?
a. Confirms that your name is on the voters’ list
b. States when you vote
c. States where you vote
d. All answers correct
Question 39 of 58
Municipal Government is responsible for which of the following?
a. Natural Resources
b. Currency
c. Garbage Removal
d. Highways
Question 40 of 58
How often are the federal elections held?
a. Every five years
b. Every six years
c. Every seven years
d. Every four years
Question 41 of 58
What do we need to bring with us for voting?
a. None of these
b. Voter information card, voter’s identity, and address proof
c. Credit card
d. Ballot Paper
Question 42 of 58
What is the minimum age for voting in federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal elections?
a. 18
b. 19
c. 21
d. 16
Question 43 of 58
When asked, who must you tell who you voted for in a federal election?
a. A police officer
b. No one
c. Your employer
d. An Elections Canada official
Question 44 of 58
What are your representatives on the school board called?
a. Trustee
b. Principal
c. Inspector
d. Teacher
Question 45 of 58
What is the head of the city called?
a. Mayor
b. Councillor
c. Alderman
d. Premier
Question 46 of 58
Alderman represents you in the ____ government.
a. Federal
b. Provincial
c. None of the above
d. Municipal
Question 47 of 58
How many years do Municipal Politicians serve in office?
a. Two years
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Four years
Question 48 of 58
How many votes can a voter have in a federal election?
a. It does not matter
b. Three
c. One
d. Two
Question 49 of 58
Where do you go to vote?
a. Polling station
b. City hall
c. Police station
d. Fire station
Question 50 of 58
If you are unable to vote on election day, you should try to ____.
a. Poll in advance
b. Forget it
c. Vote the next day after election
d. Vote a week later
Question 51 of 58
What do the enumerators do?
a. Collect voter's ballots
b. Pick up voter's to polling station
c. Collect voter's name
d. Collect voter's tax
Question 52 of 58
You can vote in advance if:
a. All of the above
b. You are elderly
c. You know you will not be able to vote on Election Day
d. Sick and physically disabled
Question 53 of 58
Which political party is currently in power at the federal level?
a. Green Party
b. Liberal Party
c. Conservative Party
d. New Democratic Party
Question 54 of 58
You can also be added to the voters' list on the day of the election?
a. True
b. False
Question 55 of 58
The laws passed by the Municipal government that only affect the local community are called:
a. Motion
b. Bill
c. Act
d. By-laws
Question 56 of 58
The voter information card tells you when and where you can vote?
a. True
b. False
Question 57 of 58
In Canada, your vote is secret?
a. True
b. False
Question 58 of 58
Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections?
a. Anyone living in Canada who is at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
b. Anyone living in Canada who is at least 16 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
c. A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
d. A Canadian citizen who is at least 16 years old on voting day and on the voters' list