The Oath of Citizenship: practice questions

The 10 questions

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1. Question 1 of 10

   To whom do new citizens pledge allegiance in the Oath of Citizenship?

   1. The Prime Minister of Canada
   2. The Governor General
   3. His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada
   4. The Parliament of Canada
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   Answer: C. His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada

   The Oath is sworn to the Sovereign — His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors. The Prime Minister is the head of government, not the head of state.

2. Question 2 of 10

   When is the Oath of Citizenship taken?

   1. When applying for permanent residence
   2. When first arriving in Canada
   3. At the citizenship ceremony
   4. When registering to vote
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   Answer: C. At the citizenship ceremony

   You take the Oath of Citizenship at the citizenship ceremony. There you also sign the oath form and receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate.

3. Question 3 of 10

   How does Discover Canada describe the Sovereign?

   1. As the head of the federal government
   2. As a symbol of Canadian sovereignty and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
   3. As the commander of the Canadian Armed Forces only
   4. As the head of the courts
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   Answer: B. As a symbol of Canadian sovereignty and a guardian of constitutional freedoms

   Discover Canada describes the Sovereign as a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, a guardian of constitutional freedoms, and a reflection of our history.

4. Question 4 of 10

   Whose rights are specifically recognized and affirmed in the Constitution referenced in the Oath?

   1. New immigrants only
   2. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
   3. Official language minorities only
   4. Permanent residents
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   Answer: B. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples

   The Constitution recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

5. Question 5 of 10

   Canada's Head of State is:

   1. Elected every four years
   2. Appointed by Parliament
   3. A hereditary Sovereign
   4. Chosen by the provinces
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   Answer: C. A hereditary Sovereign

   In a constitutional monarchy, the Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns according to the Constitution.

6. Question 6 of 10

   According to Discover Canada, Canada is personified by:

   1. The Prime Minister
   2. The Sovereign
   3. Parliament
   4. The Constitution
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   Answer: B. The Sovereign

   In Canada's constitutional monarchy, Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified by Canada.

7. Question 7 of 10

   The Oath mentions allegiance to the King and:

   1. His political party
   2. His Heirs and Successors
   3. His personal advisors
   4. His government ministers
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   Answer: B. His Heirs and Successors

   The Oath pledges allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors.

8. Question 8 of 10

   At the citizenship ceremony, you will:

   1. Write the citizenship test
   2. Take the Oath, sign the oath form and receive your citizenship certificate
   3. Apply for permanent residence
   4. Have your language skills assessed
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   Answer: B. Take the Oath, sign the oath form and receive your citizenship certificate

   Discover Canada says that at the ceremony you take the Oath of Citizenship, sign the oath form and receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate. The test comes before the ceremony.

9. Question 9 of 10

   What does the Oath require new citizens to fulfil?

   1. Military service obligations
   2. Duties as a Canadian citizen
   3. A financial contribution to the state
   4. Residency in a specific province
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   Answer: B. Duties as a Canadian citizen

   In the Oath, new citizens promise to fulfil their duties as Canadian citizens.

10. Question 10 of 10

    If you pass the citizenship test and meet the other requirements, what will you receive?

    1. A Notice to Appear to Take the Oath of Citizenship
    2. A permanent resident card
    3. A Canadian passport
    4. A request to retake the test
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    Answer: A. A Notice to Appear to Take the Oath of Citizenship

    You will receive a Notice to Appear to Take the Oath of Citizenship. It tells you the date, time and place of your citizenship ceremony.