Québec Values Test Practice Test 6

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1. On what condition are citizens encouraged to express their political opinions publicly?

   1. That they speak only at election time
   2. That they respect the dignity of others
   3. That they belong to a recognized party
   4. That their employer agrees

2. A woman is hit by her partner at home. What can she do?

   1. File a complaint with the police
   2. Nothing; domestic violence is a private matter
   3. First get her partner's family's approval
   4. Wait for a second incident before acting

3. Are First Nations members and Inuit entitled to the same services as other Quebecers?

   1. No, only if they live in a city
   2. No, they deal only with Ottawa
   3. Yes, they are citizens of Québec
   4. Yes, but only in health care

4. What can limit a person's freedom of expression?

   1. The opinion of most of their neighbours
   2. The government disagreeing with their ideas
   3. Another person's right to protect their reputation
   4. Not being a Canadian citizen

5. 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

6. Which of these criteria are required to vote in Québec elections?

   1. Age 16, Canadian citizenship, domiciled in Québec for one month
   2. Age 18, a valid work permit, domiciled in Québec for two years
   3. Age 21, permanent residence, domiciled in Québec for one year
   4. Age 18, Canadian citizenship, domiciled in Québec for six months

7. What does the State's religious neutrality mean for citizens' beliefs in their private lives?

   1. It requires citizens to declare their religion to the State
   2. It requires every citizen to hide their religion at home
   3. It does not cover them; it concerns State action
   4. It forbids citizens from changing their religion

8. According to the guide, which of these principles must the exercise of human rights not conflict with?

   1. Each family's traditions
   2. The governing party's preferences
   3. The laicity (secularism) of the State
   4. Customs from one's country of origin

9. 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

10. Which of these actions does the Québec government take for social equality?

    1. Limiting seniors' votes
    2. Fighting racism
    3. Keeping jobs for men
    4. Favouring one religion

11. What is the role of the courts, which exercise judicial power?

    1. Running provincial elections
    2. Choosing the government's ministers
    3. Interpreting the law and enforcing it
    4. Passing Québec's new laws

12. At a hospital, does your religion or the staff's religion affect how fast you get care?

    1. Yes, depending on the doctor's religion
    2. Yes, Catholics are seen first
    3. No, it makes no difference
    4. Yes, if you share the same religion

13. 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

14. 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

15. In what year did Québec adopt the Charter of the French Language, also called Bill 101?

    1. 1960
    2. 1977
    3. 1867
    4. 2019

16. A temporary worker who is not a Canadian citizen lives in Québec. Must she obey Québec laws?

    1. No, she follows her home country's laws first
    2. Yes, but only after she becomes a permanent resident
    3. Yes, everyone in Québec must obey them
    4. No, only Canadian citizens are bound by them

17. In a divorce in Québec, what rights do the woman and the man have?

    1. The husband automatically keeps the family home
    2. The wife loses her rights over the children
    3. The man alone decides how property is divided
    4. The same rights and the same responsibilities

18. Under the Election Act, which principles govern political financing and election spending?

    1. Complete freedom to spend without limits
    2. Fairness and transparency
    3. Total secrecy and confidentiality
    4. Priority for the parties already in power

19. What does the Québec government offer immigrants who want to learn French?

    1. A list of private schools at their own cost
    2. Free courses and financial assistance
    3. Courses limited to permanent residents
    4. Paid courses offered only in the evening

20. You fear an elderly neighbour is being financially exploited by a relative. What can you do?

    1. Contact her family or social services
    2. Nothing; it is not your business
    3. Wait for her to go to the police herself
    4. Keep her money safe yourself