Québec Values Test Mock Exam 5

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1. Which two fundamental freedoms, central to Québec values, does the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms protect?

   1. Expression, and association and peaceful assembly
   2. Freedom to carry weapons and take justice into your own hands
   3. Freedom to pay no taxes and to skip voting
   4. Freedom to choose your language at school and at work

2. 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

3. Which texts protect young people under 18 who are in Québec?

   1. Only their family's and community's own rules
   2. Only the laws of their birth country, if they are immigrants
   3. Québec's Charter and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
   4. Only their school's rules and their sports club's code

4. What is one role of the public administration (ministries and agencies)?

   1. Choosing the parties' candidates for elections
   2. Applying the laws and serving the public
   3. Passing laws in place of the National Assembly members
   4. Settling disputes between citizens and private firms

5. Which religious institution played an important role in Québec's history, especially in health and education?

   1. The Catholic Church
   2. No religious institution
   3. Buddhist communities
   4. The Anglican Church

6. A manager denies an employee a promotion because of the colour of his skin. What is this?

   1. A legal choice if the employee is new
   2. A business decision that is always allowed
   3. Discrimination prohibited by the Charter
   4. A normal preference of the manager

7. Which of these decisions can a woman make on her own in Québec?

   1. Signing a contract
   2. Marrying off her 16-year-old daughter without a court
   3. Stopping her husband from working
   4. Forcing her spouse to vote for her

8. A neighbour walks into your yard and takes your ladder without asking. What applies?

   1. It is allowed between neighbours who know each other
   2. It is forbidden: the home is inviolable
   3. It is allowed if the gate was not closed
   4. It is allowed if he returns it the same day

9. An ordinary citizen wants to publish her opinion in a newspaper. Is this possible?

   1. No, you must belong to a political party
   2. Yes, but only during an election
   3. Yes, newspapers publish opinion pieces
   4. No, only journalists may write

10. Which of these areas is a federal responsibility?

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

11. True or false: since March 27, 2019, a newly hired police officer may not wear a religious symbol while on duty.

    1. True, under the Act respecting the laicity of the State
    2. False; the law covers elected officials only
    3. False; the law covers judges only
    4. True, but only in Montréal

12. Who must help protect the environment in Québec?

    1. Only citizens who own property
    2. Only the Ministry of the Environment
    3. Only businesses that pollute the air or water
    4. Everyone, plus the State and businesses

13. Which of these categories of rights is in the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms?

    1. Rights of the majority only
    2. The State's religious rights
    3. Employers' ownership rights over workers
    4. Judicial rights

14. Which central value of Québec society is linked to economic and social rights?

    1. The authority of the head of the family
    2. Mandatory religious charity
    3. Collective solidarity
    4. Competition between citizens

15. Which of these habits helps you improve your French day to day?

    1. Following French-language media
    2. Watching only English-dubbed films at home
    3. Avoiding discussion groups so you make no mistakes
    4. Waiting to be fully bilingual before speaking French

16. On which principles does the laicity of the Québec State rest?

    1. Religious leaders' authority, tradition and respect for customs
    2. A State religion, obedience and a ban on private worship
    3. Neutrality for schools only, not for other public services
    4. Separation, neutrality, equality, and freedom of conscience and religion

17. How many electoral divisions (ridings) does Québec have?

    1. 75
    2. 101
    3. 338
    4. 125

18. As a general rule, what do police need to search a home?

    1. A warrant issued by a judge
    2. An anonymous complaint
    3. The mayor's approval
    4. A neighbour's agreement

19. Roughly what share of North America's population is French-speaking?

    1. About 12%
    2. About 50%
    3. About 20%
    4. About 2%

20. What is the official language of Québec?

    1. French and English
    2. French
    3. English
    4. French and Indigenous languages