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Canadian citizenship practice test

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What does Canada’s national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, mean in English?

Canadian law draws in part on the civil code of which country?

In criminal matters, what does the presumption of innocence mean?

Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples of Canada "Indians"?

Which is Canada's smallest province?

Who are the Métis?

In 1988, Canada began free trade with which country?

What was the name of Canada's original constitutional document of 1867?

In 1948, which group became the last Canadians of Asian descent to gain the right to vote?

In 1947, a discovery in Alberta started Canada's modern energy industry. What was discovered?

Which three facts describe Canada's system of government?

When you apply for citizenship, what will officials check?

What is another name for members of the House of Commons?

How many distinct regions is Canada divided into?

Which is the most easterly province in Canada?

In June 1812, which country invaded Canada, believing it would be easy to conquer?

Senators are elected by the voters of their province.

Which sport is considered Canada’s national winter sport?

What does the right to a secret ballot mean?

In Canada, men and women are equal under the law.

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