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Part 4 of 4. The country and its peoples. In this part you will learn 7 key words for the Canadian citizenship test. For each word, you will hear a simple meaning, an example and a memory tip. At the end there are three quick questions.

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Confederation

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The start of Canada as a country on July 1, 1867.

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For example: Confederation took place on July 1, 1867.

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Memory tip: Think 1867. July 1 is when Canada began as a country.

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Federal

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About the national government.

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For example: The federal government is responsible for national defence and foreign affairs.

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Memory tip: Federal means the whole country. Provincial means one province.

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Constitution

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The highest law of the country.

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For example: The Charter is part of Canada's Constitution.

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Memory tip: The Constitution is the highest law of the country.

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Province

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One of ten parts of Canada with its own government.

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For example: Canada has ten provinces.

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Memory tip: Ten provinces, each with its own government.

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Territory

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One of three northern parts of Canada.

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For example: Canada has three territories.

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Memory tip: Three territories in the north.

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Aboriginal peoples

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First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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For example: First Nations, Inuit and Métis are recognized as Aboriginal peoples.

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Memory tip: Three groups: First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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Francophone

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A person whose first language is French.

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For example: A Francophone is a person whose first or main language is French.

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Memory tip: Franco means French. A Francophone speaks French first.

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Quick review. Look at each word and say it out loud: Confederation, Federal, Constitution, Province, Territory, Aboriginal peoples, Francophone.

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Time for a quick quiz. Three questions about the words in this part. After each question, you will have five seconds to think.

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Question 1. On what date did Confederation take place? A. January 1, 1867. B. June 24, 1608. C. July 1, 1763. D. July 1, 1867.

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The answer is D. July 1, 1867. Canada became a country on July 1, 1867, now celebrated as Canada Day.

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Question 2. Which peoples are recognized in the Constitution as Aboriginal peoples of Canada? A. Vikings, Inuit and First Nations. B. First Nations, Inuit and Métis. C. Inuit, Acadians and Loyalists. D. Acadians, Loyalists and Métis.

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The answer is B. First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The Constitution names three groups of Aboriginal peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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Question 3. Which level of government is responsible for national defence and foreign affairs? A. Territorial. B. Federal. C. Provincial. D. Municipal.

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The answer is B. Federal. The federal government handles national matters like defence, foreign policy, and currency.

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That is the end of this part. Try the sample questions on our website, and say each word out loud in English. Good luck with your study.