Peace, Order and Good Government In Canada

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Who is responsible for major structural repairs in most provinces, the tenant _____ the landlord?
a. and
b. or
c. but
Believe it _____ not, most provinces make the tenant responsible for major repairs.
a. and
b. or
c. but
In the case of minor problems like plugged drains, who is responsible _____ repairs, the landlord or the tenant?
a. for
b. to
c. of
The landlord must take care _____ minor repairs.
a. for
b. to
c. of
In most provinces, a landlord is _____ to enter without the tenant's permission under what circumstance?
a. allowed
b. allowing
c. allows
If the rent is _____ for six months in Newfoundland, sixty days in Alberta and Saskatchewan and fifteen days in the rest of Canada, a landlord may enter the premises without permission.
a. unpaying
b. unpay
c. unpaid
In which province _____ you pass a test and hold an operator's permit in order to drive a snowmobile?
a. may
b. must
c. might
What kind of lights are required _____ snowmobiles operating _____ Canada?
a. for, at
b. in, by
c. on, in
What three things must a Canadian School bus do at _____ railroad crossing?
a. all
b. every
c. some
The bus must stop, open the door and listen _____ a train, and not shift gears when crossing the tracks.
a. to
b. for
c. hear
What _____ the legal age to vote in federal elections?
a. does
b. has
c. is
A legal voter is at _____18 years old.
a. least
b. loss
c. less
Can a member of the Canadian Armed Forces vote _____ if he or she is under 18?
a. still
b. yet
c. even
Yes, if the person is old _____ to fight for the country he or she is old _____ to vote.
a. enough, enough
b. as, as
c. for, for
Which parent has the legal responsibility for education and maintenance of children _____ the age of 16?
a. till
b. until
c. upper
For the _____ part, the heavier responsibility is placed on the father.
a. much
b. most
c. more
In Canadian law, what _____ the "tender years" doctrine?
a. are
b. is
c. have
Young children should remain with their mothers in custody cases _____ there are strong arguments against it.
a. unless
b. if
c. even
Which province has the _____ "school leaving" age?
a. young
b. youngest
c. younger
Nova Scotia allows 14-year olds to quit school _____ other provinces make children wait until they are 16.
a. since
b. moreover
c. whereas
Which provinces _____ children to be excused from school to work on the family farm?
a. allow
b. allows
c. allowing
New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia each _____ its students to miss school.
a. allow
b. allows
c. allowing
Is a Canadian pint larger or smaller _____ an imperial pint?
a. as
b. of
c. than
It is _____. A Canadian pint is 12 fluid ounces and an official pint is 20 fluid ounces.
a. small
b. smaller
c. smallest
At what age is it illegal for a Canadian child to take as _____ as a puff of a cigarette?
a. much
b. many
c. few
Until the age of 15, Canadian children cannot legally smoke _____ form of tobacco.
a. some
b. any
c. every
In which province can a shop keeper _____ fined $100 for selling cigarettes to a 16 year old?
a. have
b. is
c. be
Shop keepers in Ontario may not sell cigarettes to children 16 years or _____.
a. younger
b. older
c. higher
Is it legal for a cook or a waitress _____ a cigarette while preparing or serving food in Canada?
a. have smoked
b. smoking
c. to smoke
No. Serving or cooking food while _____ is a violation of public health standards. It could result in the loss of a restaurant license.
a. have smoked
b. smoking
c. to smoke
Why is it illegal for girls under 16 to work outside the home _____ 6 p.m. but it is legal for boys who are 12 years or older to work until 9 p.m.?
a. since
b. after
c. later
This discrepancy is to accommodate newspaper delivery which very often is _____ by boys younger than 16.
a. bing done
b. doing
c. done
In Ontario, a child must be how old to legally be in a movie theatre or some other entertainment spot without a parent _____ 10 p.m. and 6 a.m?
a. between
b. from
c. among
_____ alone at an entertainment spot, a person must be 16 or older.
a. Being
b. To be
c. Stay
If a policeman stops you ___ the street in Canada, can he ask your name and address?
a. at
b. in
c. on
No, he can only ask you what _____ doing there.
a. are you
b. you
c. you are
Can a Canadian policeman ask _____ your wallet and look at the contents?
a. for
b. see
c. about
Only when you are _____ a motor vehicle can a police officer request your wallet and search the contents. In all other cases, he may not do so.
a. driven
b. driving
c. drove
In Canada, _____ is a Magistrate properly addressed?
a. what
b. how
c. wherein
A magistrate _____ be called "Your Worship".
a. should
b. could
c. would
In Canada, what _____ be the correct way to address a Judge?
a. should
b. could
c. would
A judge _____ be addressed "Your Honor".
a. should
b. could
c. would
In Canada, what _____ the proper ways to address a Superior Court Justice?
a. is
b. are
c. does
A Superior Court Justice _____ be called either "Your Lordship" or "My Lord".
a. should
b. could
c. would
How _____ jurors are needed for civil suits in Saskatchewan?
a. much
b. many
c. number of
Twelve jurors are needed for a jury in a Saskatchewan civil trial. Other provinces _____ from five to nine jury members.
a. vary
b. varies
c. varied
Who _____ exempt from jury duty in Canada?
a. is
b. are
c. has
Members of the Armed Forces, doctors, members of the press and clergy _____ not required to serve on a jury.
a. is
b. are
c. has

Copyright (C) 1997 by Donna Tatsuki (tatsuki@kobeuc.ac.jp)
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