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Free Canadian Citizenship Mock Exam 1
You need 15 out of 20 correct (75%) to pass — the same mark as the real IRCC test. Take your time, there is no time limit.
Exam Questions
Question 1: In Canada, who must follow the law?
Correct answer: People and the government
Explanation: In Canada, everyone—both people and the government—must follow the law. No person or group is above the law.
Question 2: What can people do if they cannot serve in the military full-time?
Correct answer: They can serve part-time in the Navy, Militia, or Air Reserves
Explanation: People who cannot serve full-time can join the part-time Navy, Militia, or Air Reserves. This gives them experience and skills.
Question 3: How does volunteering help you?
Correct answer: All of the above
Explanation: Volunteering helps you gain useful skills, make friends, and connect with your community in many ways.
Question 4: How is Canada regarded around the world?
Correct answer: As strong and free
Explanation: Canada is regarded around the world as strong and free.
Question 5: What did John Buchan say we should learn from?
Correct answer: The traditions of others
Explanation: We can learn from other traditions while keeping our own special loyalties and traditions.
Question 6: How many people in Canada speak French as their first language?
Correct answer: 7 million
Explanation: About 7 million people speak French as their first language in Canada.
Question 7: What religion do most Canadians follow?
Correct answer: Christianity
Explanation: Most Canadians identify as Christians.
Question 8: As a Canadian citizen, you have a responsibility to vote in which elections?
Correct answer: All federal, provincial, and local elections
Explanation: Canadian citizens can vote in federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections. All citizens have the responsibility to participate.
Question 9: Which of these is NOT a source of law in Canada?
Correct answer: United States Federal Law
Explanation: Canadian law comes from Parliament laws, English common law, the French Civil Code, and an unwritten constitution from Britain. U.S. law is not a source of Canadian law.
Question 10: Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
Correct answer: The Governor General
Explanation: The Governor General is appointed by the Sovereign to represent them in Canada and perform ceremonial duties.
Question 11: What are three responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
Correct answer: Obey the law, take responsibility for yourself and your family, and serve on a jury
Explanation: Canadian citizens must obey the law, take care of themselves and their families, and serve on a jury if called.
Question 12: Habeas Corpus is a person's right to challenge unlawful detention. Which legal tradition does it come from?
Correct answer: English common law
Explanation: Habeas Corpus, which means 'you shall have the body,' comes from English common law. It is a fundamental right that protects people from being held in jail without a legal reason.
Question 13: What do mobility rights allow Canadians to do?
Correct answer: Live and work anywhere in Canada
Explanation: Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere in Canada. They can also enter and leave the country freely.
Question 14: How is military service in Canada viewed?
Correct answer: It is considered a noble way to serve Canada
Explanation: Serving in the Canadian Forces (Navy, Army, Air Force) is a noble way to serve Canada and a good career choice. It is not compulsory.
Question 15: What are the names of Canada's military forces?
Correct answer: Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Canadian Air Force
Explanation: Canada's military has three main parts: the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force. Together they are called the Canadian Forces.
Question 16: What principle is emphasized in Canada's founding statement: 'the supremacy of God and the rule of law'?
Correct answer: The importance of both God and law
Explanation: Canada's founding recognizes the importance of both religious values and the rule of law. Together, these principles reflect the importance of dignity and human rights in Canadian society.
Question 17: Where do most Métis people live?
Correct answer: Prairie Provinces
Explanation: The Métis are people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry. Most of them live in the Prairie Provinces.
Question 18: In which year did Canada apologize for its treatment of Aboriginal students?
Correct answer: 2008
Explanation: Canada apologized in 2008 for how Aboriginal students were treated in residential schools.
Question 19: Where do the Métis come from?
Correct answer: Both French and English-speaking background
Explanation: The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry. They have both French and English roots.
Question 20: Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?
Correct answer: Quebec
Explanation: The majority of French-speaking Canadians live in Quebec.