# Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2026 > Take a free Canadian citizenship practice test: 10 questions from the official Discover Canada guide, with a chapter breakdown and explanations. No signup. - Canonical URL: https://canadatest.ca/free-practice-test - Independent; not affiliated with the Government of Canada. ## The citizenship test format - Questions: 20 multiple-choice - Time limit: 45 minutes - Pass mark: 15 of 20 (75%) - Source: Official Discover Canada guide - Who takes it: Ages 18–54 - Attempts: Up to 3 ## Sample questions ### 1. When did Confederation take place? Chapter: Canada's History - July 1, 1776 - July 1, 1812 - July 1, 1867 - July 1, 1900 Answer: July 1, 1867. Confederation took place on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Dominion of Canada. ### 2. What are the three parts of Parliament? Chapter: How Canadians Govern Themselves - Prime Minister, Cabinet, MPs - The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons - Federal, provincial, municipal - Executive, legislative, judicial Answer: The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons. ### 3. Which document guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians? Chapter: Rights and Responsibilities - The British North America Act - The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - The Declaration of Independence - The Bill of Rights 1689 Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution and guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of Canadians. ### 4. How many provinces and territories does Canada have? Chapter: Canada's Regions - 10 provinces and 2 territories - 10 provinces and 3 territories - 9 provinces and 3 territories - 11 provinces and 3 territories Answer: 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. ### 5. Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada? Chapter: Who We Are - Quebec - Ontario - New Brunswick - Manitoba Answer: New Brunswick. New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province. ### 6. In what year was the current Canadian flag adopted? Chapter: Canadian Symbols - 1867 - 1921 - 1965 - 1982 Answer: 1965. The Canadian flag, with its red maple leaf on white between two red bars, was adopted in 1965. ### 7. What is the highest court in Canada? Chapter: The Justice System - The Federal Court of Canada - The Supreme Court of Canada - The Court of King's Bench - The Provincial Court of Appeal Answer: The Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country. ### 8. Who can vote in a federal election? Chapter: Federal Elections - All residents of Canada over 18 - Canadian citizens 18 or older who are on the voters' list - Permanent residents over 21 - Anyone with a valid Canadian passport Answer: Canadian citizens 18 or older who are on the voters' list. Voters must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 on election day, and on the voters' list. [More practice questions, with answers, for each chapter](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is this Canadian citizenship practice test free? Yes — it's completely free with no signup required. You get 10 questions, your score, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown, and an explanation for every answer. ### Do I need to sign up to take the practice test? No. You can take the practice test without creating an account. Signing up is also free and lets you save your scores, track progress, and study the first three chapters. ### How many questions are on the real Canadian citizenship test? The official test has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit. You need 15 correct (75%) to pass. ### What is the passing score on the citizenship test? You need to answer at least 15 of 20 questions correctly — 75% — to pass. ### Is the practice test based on the Discover Canada guide? Yes. Every question is drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide — the only source the real citizenship test uses. ### How many times can I take the citizenship test? IRCC gives you up to three attempts. If you don't pass the written test, you may be invited to retake it or to attend an oral interview with a citizenship official. --- Next step: [take the free practice test](https://canadatest.ca/free-practice-test) in a browser: 10 questions, your score and an explanation for every answer. No sign-up. Informational only; not legal or immigration advice. Official source for citizenship rules and fees: IRCC https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html