Government and Democracy: perguntas do teste de cidadania (Canadá)
Perguntas de prática para o teste de cidadania (Canadá).
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1.Which police force enforces federal laws throughout Canada?
- The Canadian Coast Guard
- The Canadian Corps
- The Canadian Rangers
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Resposta: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP is the national police force. It also serves as the provincial police in every province and territory except Ontario and Quebec.
Do guia oficial: “enforce federal laws throughout Canada” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
2.In an electoral district, which candidate becomes the MP?
- The candidate who receives the most votes
- The candidate chosen by the Prime Minister
- The candidate chosen by the Governor General
- The oldest candidate
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Resposta: The candidate who receives the most votes
There can be many candidates in an electoral district. People vote for the candidate and political party of their choice.
Do guia oficial: “The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the MP for that electoral district.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
3.What does the presumption of innocence mean?
- Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
- The police decide who is guilty
- Only citizens are presumed innocent
- Everyone is guilty until proven innocent
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Resposta: Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
The Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law. The presumption of innocence applies in criminal matters.
Do guia oficial: “everyone is innocent until proven guilty” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
4.Which is Canada’s highest court?
- The Supreme Court of Canada
- The Court of Queen’s Bench
- The Federal Court of Canada
- The small claims court
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Resposta: The Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada sits above all other courts. The Federal Court of Canada deals with matters concerning the federal government.
Do guia oficial: “The Supreme Court of Canada is our country’s highest court.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
5.Which of these is a responsibility of the provinces?
- Foreign policy
- Education
- Citizenship
- Currency
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Resposta: Education
The provinces look after matters such as education, health, natural resources and highways. Currency, foreign policy and citizenship are federal.
Do guia oficial: “The provinces are responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
6.What are the three parts of Parliament?
- The Governor General, the premiers and the mayors
- The House of Commons, the Supreme Court and the provinces
- The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the courts
- The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
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Resposta: The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
The House of Commons is the representative chamber, elected by the people. Provincial legislatures are made up of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly.
Do guia oficial: “Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (Queen or King), the Senate and the House of Commons.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
7.Canadian citizens who are 18 years old or older may run in a federal election.
- True
- False
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Resposta: True
The people who run for office are called candidates. There can be many candidates in one electoral district.
Do guia oficial: “Canadian citizens who are 18 years old or older may run in a federal election.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
8.How do you mark a ballot in a federal election?
- Tick every candidate you like
- Write the name of the party
- Mark an “X” in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice
- Sign your name beside the candidate
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Resposta: Mark an “X” in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice
You go behind a screen to mark the ballot, because the vote is secret. Then you fold it and present it to the poll officials.
Do guia oficial: “Mark an “X” in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
9.The law in Canada applies to everyone, including judges, politicians and the police.
- True
- False
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Resposta: True
Canada is governed by an organized system of laws. Nobody is outside them, whatever office they hold.
Do guia oficial: “The law in Canada applies to everyone, including judges, politicians and the police.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
10.What is another name for an electoral district?
- A province
- A riding or constituency
- A reserve
- A municipality
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Resposta: A riding or constituency
An electoral district is a geographical area represented by a member of Parliament. The citizens of each district elect one MP.
Do guia oficial: “electoral districts, also known as ridings or constituencies” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
11.Who is Canada’s Head of State?
- The Chief Justice of Canada
- The Governor General
- The Prime Minister
- A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King)
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Resposta: A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King)
Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The Sovereign reigns in accordance with the Constitution and is represented in Canada by the Governor General.
Do guia oficial: “Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King)” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
12.Who selects the Cabinet ministers?
- The Supreme Court
- The voters
- The Senate
- The Prime Minister
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Resposta: The Prime Minister
In the federal government the Prime Minister chooses the Cabinet. The Prime Minister is also responsible for the operations and policy of the government.
Do guia oficial: “selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for the operations and policy of the government” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
13.What are the laws passed by municipal councils called?
- Statutes
- By-laws
- Decrees
- Charters
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Resposta: By-laws
Municipal governments usually have a council. Its by-laws affect only the local community.
Do guia oficial: “passes laws called “by-laws” that affect only the local community” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
14.What are the three branches of government?
- Federal, Provincial and Municipal
- Army, Navy and Air Force
- Executive, Legislative and Judicial
- Crown, Senate and Commons
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Resposta: Executive, Legislative and Judicial
The three branches work together, and sometimes in creative tension. The guide says this interplay helps to secure the rights and freedoms of Canadians.
Do guia oficial: “the three branches of government—the Executive, Legislative and Judicial” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
15.Who is the head of government in Canada?
- The Governor General
- The Sovereign
- The Prime Minister
- The Speaker of the House of Commons
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Resposta: The Prime Minister
The guide draws a clear line between the head of state and the head of government. The Prime Minister actually directs the governing of the country.
Do guia oficial: “the head of government—the Prime Minister, who actually directs the governing of the country” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
16.Which of these is a responsibility of the federal government?
- Municipal government
- Education
- Highways
- Defence
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Resposta: Defence
The federal government handles matters of national and international concern. The other three choices are responsibilities of the provinces.
Do guia oficial: “These include defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law and citizenship.” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
17.What are the three key facts about Canada’s system of government?
- It is a confederacy, a republic and a commonwealth
- It is a monarchy, a theocracy and a union
- It is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy
- It is a republic, a federation and a direct democracy
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Resposta: It is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy
The guide opens its chapter on government with these three facts. Each is then explained in turn.
Do guia oficial: “our country is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
18.Who represents the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces?
- The Premier
- The Commissioner
- The Lieutenant Governor
- The Mayor
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Resposta: The Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The appointment is normally for five years.
Do guia oficial: “In each of the ten provinces, the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
19.Which two provinces does the guide say have provincial police forces?
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- Alberta and British Columbia
- Ontario and Quebec
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Resposta: Ontario and Quebec
There are different types of police in Canada. The guide names provincial forces in Ontario and Quebec and municipal police departments in all provinces.
Do guia oficial: “There are provincial police forces in Ontario and Quebec” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
20.Who grants royal assent to a bill on behalf of the Sovereign?
- The Governor General
- The Speaker of the Senate
- The Chief Justice
- The Prime Minister
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Resposta: The Governor General
No bill can become law until it has received royal assent. The Governor General grants it on behalf of the Sovereign.
Do guia oficial: “granted by the Governor General on behalf of the Sovereign” Fonte oficial, verificado em 14 de outubro de 2026
Mais 25 perguntas de Government and Democracy, com explicações e revisão espaçada, esperam por você no Swornly.
O teste
Citizenship test
20 perguntas, 15 para passar, 45 minutos
Perguntas frequentes
- Como praticar perguntas de Government and Democracy para o teste de cidadania (Canadá)?
- O Swornly tem 45 perguntas de prática conferidas sobre Government and Democracy. Os exemplos desta página são grátis, com as respostas explicadas; o restante está no aplicativo.
- Quantas perguntas tem o teste de cidadania (Canadá)?
- Citizenship test: 20 perguntas.
- Que pontuação é preciso para passar no teste de cidadania (Canadá)?
- Citizenship test: para passar, você precisa de 15 respostas certas em 20 (75%).
- Quanto tempo dura o teste de cidadania (Canadá)?
- Citizenship test: você tem 45 minutos.
- Em que idioma é o teste de cidadania (Canadá)?
- O teste é feito em inglês ou francês.
- De onde vêm estas perguntas de prática?
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