Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship: practice questions

The 10 questions

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1. Question 1 of 10

   Which document guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians?

   1. The British North America Act
   2. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
   3. The Declaration of Independence
   4. The Bill of Rights 1689
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   Answer: B. 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.

2. Question 2 of 10

   Is military service mandatory in Canada?

   1. Yes, for all citizens
   2. Yes, for men only
   3. No, it is voluntary
   4. Only during wartime
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   Answer: C. No, it is voluntary

   There is no compulsory military service in Canada. Serving in the Canadian Forces is voluntary.

3. Question 3 of 10

   What are the sources of Canadian law?

   1. Only laws passed by Parliament
   2. Only English common law
   3. Parliament, provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution
   4. Only the Constitution
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   Answer: C. Parliament, provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution

   Canadian law draws from statutes passed by Parliament and provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain.

4. Question 4 of 10

   Serving on a jury when called is:

   1. Optional
   2. A responsibility of citizenship
   3. Only for lawyers
   4. A paid profession
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   Answer: B. A responsibility of citizenship

   Serving on a jury when called to do so is one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

5. Question 5 of 10

   Voting in elections is considered:

   1. Optional and not encouraged
   2. A responsibility of citizenship
   3. Only important during wartime
   4. A requirement only for new citizens
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   Answer: B. A responsibility of citizenship

   Voting in elections is a key responsibility of Canadian citizens.

6. Question 6 of 10

   Freedom of the press falls under which fundamental freedom?

   1. Freedom of religion
   2. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
   3. Freedom of assembly
   4. Freedom of association
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   Answer: B. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression

   Freedom of the press is part of the broader freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression.

7. Question 7 of 10

   Helping others in the community is considered:

   1. A legal requirement
   2. A responsibility of citizenship
   3. A paid job
   4. Optional for citizens only
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   Answer: B. A responsibility of citizenship

   Helping others in the community is one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship, alongside voting, jury duty, and obeying the law.

8. Question 8 of 10

   Protecting the environment and heritage is:

   1. Only the government's job
   2. A shared responsibility of citizens
   3. Only the responsibility of Parks Canada
   4. Not mentioned in the guide
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   Answer: B. A shared responsibility of citizens

   Protecting and enjoying Canada's heritage and environment is listed as a responsibility of citizenship.

9. Question 9 of 10

   Which list names four fundamental freedoms that Canadians enjoy?

   1. Voting, serving on a jury, obeying the law, and helping others
   2. Conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion and expression; peaceful assembly; association
   3. Life, liberty, property, and happiness
   4. Movement, speech, religion, and trade
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   Answer: B. Conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion and expression; peaceful assembly; association

   Canadians enjoy freedom of conscience and religion; freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association.

10. Question 10 of 10

    Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family is:

    1. Only expected of permanent residents
    2. A responsibility of Canadian citizenship
    3. Not mentioned in the guide
    4. A legal obligation enforced by courts
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    Answer: B. A responsibility of Canadian citizenship

    Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family is listed as one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.