Civics Review

We are wrapping up our unit on Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities so I have put together this review for the test.  It is extensive but my plan is that when the boys finish the civics course they will be able to pass a citizenship test.  I think it is wrong that many of us know so little about our own country.

Here is our review:

1.  The three ways you can become a citizen of Canada are:

2.  In order to become a citizen the federal government department of Citizenship and Immigration requires that:  (4 things)

3.  The two official languages of Canada are:

4.  What is significant about the following years?

1867

1931

1982

5.  What are your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

6.  What rights apply only to Canadian Citizens?

7.  Which three rights do you think are the most important?  Explain why.

8.  What’s the difference between the Charter and the Bill of Rights?

9.  What must a person do to become a candidate in a federal election?

10.  Who was Nellie McClung and why was she important?

11.  List the steps that must be followed in a federal election.

12.  What are the three branches of the federal government?

13.  Who was Sir John a. Macdonald and explain why he played an important role in Canadian history?

14.  List five responsibilities of

a) federal government

b) provincial government

c) municipalities

15 .  What is the role of:

a) the Senate

b) the Queen

c) the Governor General

16.  Does the race or religion of a candidate affect his or her chances of being elected?  Explain your response.

17.  Explain how a bill moves through parliament to become a law.

18.  List the current main political parties at the federal level.

19.  What are the merits and problems of a minority government?

20.  How is a coalition government formed?

21.  What are the main roles and responsibilities of the courts?

22.  Do you think that the Governor General should be appointed or elected?  Support your answer.