Canadian Citizenship Test
Rights and responsibilities: practice questions
Our Canadian Citizenship bank has 14 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Which of these is a responsibility of citizenship?
- Joining a political party and voting for it
- Serving on a jury when called
- Learning a third language
- Owning a home
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B. Serving on a jury when called — Responsibilities include obeying the law, taking care of oneself and one's family, serving on a jury, voting, helping others and protecting heritage and environment.
Question 2
Which of these is a fundamental freedom in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- Freedom from paying taxes
- Freedom to ignore jury duty and other civic obligations
- Freedom to vote at age 16
- Freedom of conscience and religion
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D. Freedom of conscience and religion — Fundamental freedoms include conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion and expression; peaceful assembly; and association.
Question 3
Is the statement true or false? 'Men and women are equal under the law in Canada.'
- True
- False
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A. True — Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric practices like spousal abuse, honour killings or forced marriage.
Question 4
Is there compulsory military service in Canada?
- Yes, for new citizens only
- Yes, for all men aged 18 to 25
- Yes, for all citizens for one year
- No, but serving in the regular Forces is a noble way to contribute
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D. No, but serving in the regular Forces is a noble way to contribute — There is no compulsory military service; many serve in the Canadian Forces or reserves voluntarily.