Federal Government

Explore 9 practice questions about Federal Government for the Canadian citizenship test. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand and remember the answer.

All Questions

1. What document defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments in 1867?
2. What are the three parts of Parliament?
3. Who grants royal assent on behalf of the Sovereign?
4. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
5. Who can ask for an earlier election?
6. What are the three major political parties represented in the House of Commons?
7. Who was the 28th Governor General since Confederation, shown with grandchildren in the guide?
8. What agency produces the voters' lists?
9. Who invites the party leader to form the government?