Rights and Responsibilities: Canada citizenship test questions
Practice questions for the Canada citizenship test.
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13 free sample questions
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1.In what year was Magna Carta signed in England?
- 1608
- 1066
- 1215
- 1867
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Answer: 1215
Magna Carta is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms. The guide traces an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty back to it.
From the official guide: “the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 in England” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.Military service is compulsory in Canada.
- True
- False
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Answer: False
There is no compulsory military service in Canada. Serving in the regular forces or the reserves is described as a noble way to contribute.
From the official guide: “There is no compulsory military service in Canada.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.In Canada, men and women are equal under the law.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
The guide says so directly. Practices such as spousal abuse and forced marriage are crimes and are severely punished.
From the official guide: “men and women are equal under the law” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
4.Which of these does the guide list as a responsibility of citizenship?
- Speaking both official languages
- Voting in elections
- Owning a home
- Joining a political party
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Answer: Voting in elections
The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections. The other choices are not listed as responsibilities.
From the official guide: “The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
5.In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- 1931
- 1982
- 1960
- 1867
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Answer: 1982
The Charter became part of the Constitution in 1982. It attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms and sets out additional rights.
From the official guide: “The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
6.Which Charter right lets Canadians live and work anywhere they choose in Canada?
- Mobility rights
- Multiculturalism
- Freedom of association
- Official language rights
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Answer: Mobility rights
Mobility rights also cover entering and leaving the country freely. They include the right to apply for a passport.
From the official guide: “Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
7.Which of these is NOT one of the fundamental freedoms listed in the guide?
- Freedom of peaceful assembly
- Freedom of conscience and religion
- Freedom of association
- Freedom from paying taxes
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Answer: Freedom from paying taxes
The guide lists freedom of conscience and religion, of thought, belief, opinion and expression, of peaceful assembly, and of association. Nothing in it frees anyone from paying taxes.
From the official guide: “Freedom of peaceful assembly” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
8.What does the rule of law mean, according to the guide?
- Judges may ignore laws they dislike
- The police decide what the law is
- Individuals and governments are regulated by laws, not by arbitrary actions
- Only citizens must obey the law
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Answer: Individuals and governments are regulated by laws, not by arbitrary actions
The rule of law is one of Canada’s founding principles. No person or group is above the law.
From the official guide: “Individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
9.What is habeas corpus?
- The right to own property
- The right to vote in secret
- The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
- The duty to serve on a jury
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Answer: The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
Habeas corpus comes from English common law. It lets a person challenge being held unlawfully by the state.
From the official guide: “the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
10.Which of these is an example the guide gives of helping others in the community?
- Renewing a passport
- Opening a bank account
- Paying a parking fine
- Volunteering at a food bank
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Answer: Volunteering at a food bank
Millions of volunteers freely give their time to help others without pay. Volunteering is also described as a way to gain skills and make friends and contacts.
From the official guide: “volunteering at a food bank or other charity” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
11.You receive a notice calling you for jury duty. What does the guide say?
- You are legally required to serve
- Only lawyers serve on juries
- You may ignore it if you are busy
- You can send someone in your place
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Answer: You are legally required to serve
Serving on a jury is a responsibility of citizenship. The justice system depends on impartial juries made up of citizens.
From the official guide: “When called to do so, you are legally required to serve.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
12.On which principles does the Charter say Canada is founded, in its opening words?
- Liberty, equality and fraternity
- Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- The supremacy of God and the rule of law
- Peace, order and good government
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Answer: The supremacy of God and the rule of law
The Charter opens with these words. The guide says the phrase underlines the importance of religious traditions and the dignity and worth of the human person.
From the official guide: “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
13.Which of these does the guide name as a source of Canadian law?
- The civil code of France
- Roman canon law
- The Charter of the United Nations
- The United States Constitution
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Answer: The civil code of France
Canadian law has several sources. They include laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France and the unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain.
From the official guide: “English common law, the civil code of France” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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- How many questions are on the Canada citizenship test?
- The Citizenship test has 20 questions.
- What score do you need to pass the Canada citizenship test?
- To pass the Citizenship test you need 15 correct answers out of 20 (75%).
- How long does the Canada citizenship test take?
- You have 45 minutes for the Citizenship test.
- What language is the Canada citizenship test in?
- The test is taken in English or French.
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