# The Oath of Citizenship: practice questions > 10 free practice questions on The Oath of Citizenship, based on Discover Canada, each with its answer and an explanation. No signup. - Canonical URL: https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/oath-of-citizenship - Last verified: 2026-10-22 - Based on: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (IRCC), https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/discover-canada/read-online.html - Independent; not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Test what you know about the Oath of Citizenship: what new citizens promise, what happens at the citizenship ceremony, and the role of the Sovereign. These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. ## The 10 questions ### 1. To whom do new citizens pledge allegiance in the Oath of Citizenship? A. The Prime Minister of Canada B. The Governor General C. His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada D. The Parliament of Canada 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. When is the Oath of Citizenship taken? A. When applying for permanent residence B. When first arriving in Canada C. At the citizenship ceremony D. When registering to vote 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. How does Discover Canada describe the Sovereign? A. As the head of the federal government B. As a symbol of Canadian sovereignty and a guardian of constitutional freedoms C. As the commander of the Canadian Armed Forces only D. As the head of the courts 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. Whose rights are specifically recognized and affirmed in the Constitution referenced in the Oath? A. New immigrants only B. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples C. Official language minorities only D. Permanent residents 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. Canada's Head of State is: A. Elected every four years B. Appointed by Parliament C. A hereditary Sovereign D. Chosen by the provinces Answer: C. A hereditary Sovereign In a constitutional monarchy, the Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns according to the Constitution. ### 6. According to Discover Canada, Canada is personified by: A. The Prime Minister B. The Sovereign C. Parliament D. The Constitution Answer: B. The Sovereign In Canada's constitutional monarchy, Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified by Canada. ### 7. The Oath mentions allegiance to the King and: A. His political party B. His Heirs and Successors C. His personal advisors D. His government ministers 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. At the citizenship ceremony, you will: A. Write the citizenship test B. Take the Oath, sign the oath form and receive your citizenship certificate C. Apply for permanent residence D. Have your language skills assessed 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. What does the Oath require new citizens to fulfil? A. Military service obligations B. Duties as a Canadian citizen C. A financial contribution to the state D. Residency in a specific province Answer: B. Duties as a Canadian citizen In the Oath, new citizens promise to fulfil their duties as Canadian citizens. ### 10. If you pass the citizenship test and meet the other requirements, what will you receive? A. A Notice to Appear to Take the Oath of Citizenship B. A permanent resident card C. A Canadian passport D. A request to retake the test 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. ## More practice - [A free summary of this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/blog/discover-canada-chapter-by-chapter-summary#chapter-1-the-oath-of-citizenship) in the Discover Canada chapter-by-chapter summary - [Read this chapter free](https://canadatest.ca/study/oath-of-citizenship) - Next: [Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/rights-and-responsibilities) - [Practice questions for every chapter](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions) --- Next step: [take the free 10-question practice test](https://canadatest.ca/free-practice-test), based on the official Discover Canada guide. 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