Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state, comes from:

French law
Roman law
English common law
International law

What does the Crown represent in Canada?

Parliament, the courts, and police services
Parliament, the courts, and Canadian Forces
Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services, and Canadian Forces
Only Parliament and police services

When did the Government of Canada apologize for the wrongs done to Japanese Canadians during wartime?

1945
1975
1988
1995

Which province does not share a border with British Columbia?

Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon
Manitoba

How are Senators appointed?

Directly by the Prime Minister
By the House of Commons through a vote
By the Governor General alone
By the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

Which territory does not border the U.S.A.?

Nunavut
The Yukon
Northwest Territories
Alberta

What is the role of provincial, regional, and national Aboriginal organizations?

To enforce laws on reserves
To represent First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in government relationships
To manage federal funding for Indigenous programs
To conduct elections for tribal leaders

New Brunswick was founded by which group of settlers?

French explorers
The United Empire Loyalists
British colonists
Indigenous peoples

What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?

Running federal government departments
Running local governments
Making court decisions
Electing the Prime Minister

What is an electoral district?

A type of voting system
A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP)
A method of counting votes
A political party's area of influence

Which province is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes"?

Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Yukon

What best defines "law" in Canada?

Rules meant to apply to specific groups only
The old traditions that guide society
The written rules that guide society
The written guidelines to punish people whenever necessary

What percent of Nunavut’s population is Inuit?

Approximately 70%
Approximately 85%
Approximately 90%
Approximately 50%

Which court deals with civil cases involving small sums of money in Canada?

Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Small claims court
Federal Court

Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor?

The Prime Minister alone
The Provincial Premier
The Sovereign directly
The Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

Where do the Inuit people live in Canada today?

In large cities
In small, scattered communities across the Arctic
In the southern provinces
In rural areas of Ontario

What happens to Cabinet ministers who are defeated in a non-confidence vote?

They must resign.
They remain until the next election.
They are re-elected automatically.
They continue to serve in their role.

What is the second most-spoken language at home in Vancouver and Toronto?

French
Spanish
Chinese
Punjabi

Which province borders Prince Edward Island?

New Brunswick
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Labrador

Which three major political parties are currently represented in the House of Commons?

Conservative Party, Green Party, Liberal Party
Liberal Party, New Democratic Party, Conservative Party
Bloc Québécois, Liberal Party, Conservative Party
New Democratic Party, Green Party, Bloc Québécois

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