Québec Values Test Mock Exam 3

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1. Which of these services is usually a municipal responsibility in Québec?

   1. Licences for professional orders
   2. Garbage and recycling collection
   3. Issuing Canadian passports
   4. Canada's foreign policy

2. Which of these areas is a federal responsibility?

   1. Property and civil rights
   2. Municipalities
   3. Education
   4. National defence

3. A father leaves his three-year-old alone in the car while he shops. What does the guide say?

   1. It is fine if the car is parked in the shade
   2. It is fine if the windows are open a bit in summer
   3. It is fine if the shopping takes under an hour
   4. He could be failing his duty to keep the child safe

4. Which of these is NOT protected by freedom of expression?

   1. Criticism of the government
   2. An opinion on current events
   3. Statements that incite hatred
   4. Disagreement with a law

5. What are the three conditions for consent to sexual activity to be valid?

   1. It must be approved by the family
   2. It must be given once and for all
   3. It must be clear, free and informed
   4. It must be written, signed and dated

6. In Québec, how is a person accused of a crime regarded before the verdict?

   1. Neither innocent nor guilty, with no rights
   2. Innocent until proven guilty
   3. Guilty until they prove innocence
   4. Guilty if the police suspect them

7. At a party you film a friend. Can you post the video online without asking?

   1. Yes, if you are good friends
   2. No, you need their permission
   3. Yes, if they were in a public place
   4. Yes, if the video is funny

8. At work, a colleague keeps asking whether you are in a relationship. Must you answer?

   1. Yes, if your supervisor is the one asking
   2. Yes, to complete the company's file
   3. No, these questions are unrelated to work
   4. Yes, or you could be fired

9. Where is equal representation of women and men a legal requirement, according to the guide?

   1. In all private retail stores in every region
   2. On the boards of directors of state-owned enterprises
   3. In families that have more than two children
   4. In unregistered neighbourhood associations

10. A coworker circulates crude comments online about an employee because of her age. What applies?

    1. It is allowed if done outside work
    2. It is prohibited harassment
    3. It is allowed if she does not complain
    4. It is humour, so it is allowed

11. A rich and famous person commits an offence in Québec. How does the law apply to them?

    1. Only if they are a Canadian citizen
    2. More flexibly, depending on social status
    3. The same way it applies to everyone
    4. Only after a minister agrees

12. What sets Québec apart in North America?

    1. It is the only officially bilingual province on the continent
    2. It is the only society with no official language at all
    3. It is the only region where using English is forbidden
    4. It is the only majority French-speaking society

13. Under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, how are all people in Québec regarded?

    1. Equal only if they are citizens
    2. Equal only before the courts
    3. Equal in worth and dignity
    4. Ranked by how long they have lived in Québec

14. Which of these groups is an example of freedom of association?

    1. A labour union
    2. A court
    3. A riding
    4. A ministry

15. Which of these is a lawful way to take part in political life in Québec?

    1. Submitting a brief to a public consultation
    2. Paying a public servant to speed up a file
    3. Blocking a polling station on election day
    4. Stopping a member from entering the National Assembly

16. Why do Indigenous nations have a special relationship with the federal and Québec governments?

    1. They have no right to take part in Québec political life
    2. They are not subject to any Canadian or Québec law in force
    3. They hold collective rights recognized by the Constitution or agreements
    4. They form a separate province with its own Premier

17. Among other things, what aspects of a person does the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms protect?

    1. Their right never to be contradicted in public
    2. Their wealth, social rank and family title of origin
    3. Their dignity, honour, reputation and privacy
    4. Their birth religion against any criticism of ideas

18. According to the guide, what is the essential role of the media in a democracy?

    1. Choosing which candidates may run in elections
    2. Informing the public and offering a range of opinions
    3. Publicly judging people accused of crimes
    4. Broadcasting only messages the government approves

19. In a secular Québec, does a person have the right to practise the religion of their choice?

    1. Yes, freedom of religion is a fundamental value
    2. Yes, but only the majority religion
    3. Yes, but only with written State permission
    4. No, laicity forbids all religious practice, even in private

20. Who exercises executive power in Québec?

    1. The government: the Premier and the ministers
    2. The official opposition: members outside government
    3. The courts: the judges of every court in Québec
    4. The municipalities: the mayors and councillors