# Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship: practice questions > 10 free practice questions on Rights and Responsibilities, based on Discover Canada, each with its answer and an explanation. No signup. - Canonical URL: https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/rights-and-responsibilities - 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 rights and freedoms of Canadians, the equality of women and men, the responsibilities of citizenship, and defending Canada. These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. ## The 10 questions ### 1. Which document guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians? A. The British North America Act B. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms C. The Declaration of Independence D. The Bill of Rights 1689 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. Is military service mandatory in Canada? A. Yes, for all citizens B. Yes, for men only C. No, it is voluntary D. Only during wartime Answer: C. No, it is voluntary There is no compulsory military service in Canada. Serving in the Canadian Forces is voluntary. ### 3. What are the sources of Canadian law? A. Only laws passed by Parliament B. Only English common law C. Parliament, provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution D. Only the Constitution 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. Serving on a jury when called is: A. Optional B. A responsibility of citizenship C. Only for lawyers D. A paid profession Answer: B. A responsibility of citizenship Serving on a jury when called to do so is one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. ### 5. Voting in elections is considered: A. Optional and not encouraged B. A responsibility of citizenship C. Only important during wartime D. A requirement only for new citizens Answer: B. A responsibility of citizenship Voting in elections is a key responsibility of Canadian citizens. ### 6. Freedom of the press falls under which fundamental freedom? A. Freedom of religion B. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression C. Freedom of assembly D. Freedom of association 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. Helping others in the community is considered: A. A legal requirement B. A responsibility of citizenship C. A paid job D. Optional for citizens only 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. Protecting the environment and heritage is: A. Only the government's job B. A shared responsibility of citizens C. Only the responsibility of Parks Canada D. Not mentioned in the guide Answer: B. A shared responsibility of citizens Protecting and enjoying Canada's heritage and environment is listed as a responsibility of citizenship. ### 9. Which list names four fundamental freedoms that Canadians enjoy? A. Voting, serving on a jury, obeying the law, and helping others B. Conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion and expression; peaceful assembly; association C. Life, liberty, property, and happiness D. Movement, speech, religion, and trade 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. Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family is: A. Only expected of permanent residents B. A responsibility of Canadian citizenship C. Not mentioned in the guide D. A legal obligation enforced by courts 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. ## More practice - [A free summary of this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/blog/discover-canada-chapter-by-chapter-summary#chapter-2-rights-and-responsibilities-of-citizenship) in the Discover Canada chapter-by-chapter summary - [Read this chapter free](https://canadatest.ca/study/rights-and-responsibilities) - Previous: [The Oath of Citizenship practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/oath-of-citizenship) - Next: [Who We Are practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/who-we-are) - [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. 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