Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
1.How old is the tradition of ordered liberty that Canadian law secures?
- 800 years old
- 400 years old
- 150 years old
- 1,000 years old
Answer: 800 years old
Why: 800 years, dating back to the signing of Magna Carta in 1215.
2.In what year was Magna Carta signed?
- 1215
- 1315
- 1015
- 1512
Answer: 1215
Why: 1215, in England. It is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms.
3.By what other name is Magna Carta known?
- The Great Charter of Freedoms
- The Bill of Rights
- The Charter of Ordered Liberty
- The Act of Union
Answer: The Great Charter of Freedoms
Why: The Great Charter of Freedoms.
4.In which country was Magna Carta signed?
- England
- France
- Scotland
- Canada
Answer: England
Why: England. Canada's tradition of ordered liberty is traced back to it.
5.What is habeas corpus?
- The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
- The right to a trial by jury
- The right to remain silent when questioned
- The right to legal aid at public expense
Answer: The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
Why: The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state. It comes to Canada from English common law.
6.In what year was the Constitution amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- 1982
- 1867
- 1960
- 1931
Answer: 1982
Why: 1982. Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed the amended Constitution in Ottawa that year.
7.What do Mobility Rights allow Canadians to do?
- Live and work anywhere in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport
- Live and work in any Commonwealth country
- Vote in the province where they were born
- Claim residency in more than one province at once
Answer: Live and work anywhere in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport
Why: Live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.
8.What does Discover Canada say about the status of French and English?
- They have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government
- English is the language of Parliament; French is provincial
- French has equal status only in Quebec
- Each province chooses its own official language
Answer: They have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government
Why: French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.
9.How does Discover Canada describe multiculturalism?
- A fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity
- A recent federal policy under review
- A provincial responsibility
- An obligation under a United Nations treaty
Answer: A fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity
Why: As a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. Canadians work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.
10.What does Discover Canada say about men and women in Canada?
- They are equal under the law
- Equality applies only in the workplace
- Equality is a provincial matter
- Equality depends on the community's customs
Answer: They are equal under the law
Why: Men and women are equal under the law.
11.What does the rule of law mean in Canada?
- Individuals and governments are regulated by laws, and no person or group is above the law
- The government may act as it sees fit in an emergency
- Judges make the law rather than Parliament
- Laws apply to citizens but not to officials
Answer: Individuals and governments are regulated by laws, and no person or group is above the law
Why: Individuals and governments alike are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions, and no person or group is above the law.
12.Who is above the law in Canada?
- No person or group
- The Sovereign
- The Prime Minister
- Members of Parliament while in office
Answer: No person or group
Why: No person or group. The rule of law binds governments as well as individuals.
13.What must you do if you are called to serve on a jury?
- You are legally required to serve
- You may decline without giving a reason
- You must serve only if you are a lawyer
- You may send a family member in your place
Answer: You are legally required to serve
Why: You are legally required to serve. The justice system depends on impartial juries made up of citizens.
14.Is military service compulsory in Canada?
- No — there is no compulsory military service
- Yes, for all citizens aged 18 to 25
- Yes, for new citizens only
- Only in time of declared war
Answer: No — there is no compulsory military service
Why: No. There is no compulsory military service in Canada, though serving in the Canadian Forces is described as a noble way to contribute.
15.What are the three branches of the regular Canadian Forces?
- Navy, army and air force
- Navy, army and coast guard
- Army, air force and militia
- Army, police and emergency services
Answer: Navy, army and air force
Why: The navy, the army and the air force.
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