Q.1
How are Members of Parliament chosen?
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They are appointed by the United Nations.
They are chosen by the provincial premiers.
They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding).
They are elected by landowners and police chiefs.
Q.2
Name two responsibilities of the federal government.
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Public transit and education
National defense and recycling
Education and natural resources
National defense and foreign affairs
Q.3
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Alexander Mackenzie
Sir John A. Macdonald
Lester B. Pearson
Abraham Lincoln
Q.4
What are three responsibilities of citizenship?
Being loyal to Canada, recycling newspapers, serving in the navy, army or air force.
Obeying the law, serving on a jury, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family.
Learning both official languages, voting in elections, belonging to a union.
Buying Canadian products, owning your own business, using less water.
Q.5
On what date did Nunavut become a territory?
April 1, 1999
July 1, 1989
June 24, 1997
March 31, 1995