Home › Canadian Citizenship Test › Questions
🇨🇦 Canadian citizenship test questions and answers
Sample Canadian Citizenship Test practice questions from every topic, with the correct answer and why, from a bank of 154. Questions are written from the official study material on canada.ca. Reviewed November 10, 2026.
Reading isn’t the same as remembering. Test yourself with these questions in a quiz, with instant feedback.
Quiz me on these →🍁 Rights & Responsibilities (30)
Sample questions. Practise the whole topic free in the app.
In what year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution?
Answer: 1982
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms became part of the Constitution in 1982.
Which of these is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?
Answer: Serving on a jury when called
Responsibilities include obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting, helping others, protecting heritage and environment, and taking responsibility for yourself and your family.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
Answer: English and French
English and French are Canada's official languages.
Who has the right to vote in federal elections?
Answer: Canadian citizens 18 years of age or older
Canadian citizens aged 18 or older on election day can vote in federal elections.
Which document, signed in England in 1215, began the tradition of freedom under the law that Canada inherited?
Answer: Magna Carta
Magna Carta, also called the Great Charter of Freedoms, was signed in England in 1215. It is the start of an 800-year tradition of ordered liberty in Canadian law.
🛶 Who We Are & Our History (53)
Sample questions. The full topic comes with the 6-Month Pass.
Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?
Answer: Aboriginal, French and British
Canada's three founding peoples are Aboriginal (Indigenous), French and British.
Who are the Métis?
Answer: A distinct people of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry
The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, most living in the Prairie provinces.
In what year did Confederation take place?
Answer: 1867
Confederation took place on July 1, 1867, under the British North America Act.
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
Answer: Sir John A. Macdonald
Sir John A. Macdonald became Canada's first Prime Minister in 1867.
What was the Underground Railroad?
Answer: A network that helped slaves escape from the U.S. to Canada
The Underground Railroad was an anti-slavery network that helped thousands of enslaved people escape to Canada.
🏛️ How Canadians Govern Themselves (34)
Sample questions. The full topic comes with the 6-Month Pass.
Who is Canada's head of state?
Answer: The Sovereign (King Charles III)
Canada is a constitutional monarchy; the Sovereign is head of state, represented in Canada by the Governor General. Check canada.ca for the latest answer.
⚠️ This answer can change. Check canada.ca before your test.
Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
Answer: The Governor General
The Governor General represents the Sovereign federally; Lieutenant Governors represent the Sovereign in the provinces.
What are the three parts of Parliament?
Answer: The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons.
Who is the head of the federal government?
Answer: The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister heads the federal government and selects Cabinet ministers.
How are members of the Senate chosen?
Answer: Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Senators are appointed and may serve until age 75.
🗺️ Symbols & Regions (37)
Sample questions. The full topic comes with the 6-Month Pass.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Answer: Ottawa
Ottawa, in Ontario, is Canada's capital, chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857.
How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
Answer: 10 provinces and 3 territories
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut).
Which is the only officially bilingual province?
Answer: New Brunswick
New Brunswick is the only province that is officially bilingual (English and French).
What is the national anthem of Canada?
Answer: O Canada
"O Canada" was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980.
What is Canada's motto?
Answer: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea)
Canada's motto, "A Mari Usque Ad Mare," means "from sea to sea."
Get all 154 questions
The 6-Month Pass ($9.99, one-time) unlocks every topic, plus timed mock tests with the official pass rules, mistake review and progress tracking.
CivicPass is an independent study tool, not affiliated with any government. The official source is always canada.ca.