Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

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What is the difference between the role of the Queen and that of the Prime Minister in Canada?

Both are ceremonial roles with no real power
The Queen is the head of government, and the Prime Minister is the head of state
The Prime Minister is the head of state, and the Queen has no role
The Prime Minister is the head of government, and the Queen is the head of state

The correct answer is: The Prime Minister is the head of government, and the Queen is the head of state

In Canada, the Queen is the head of state, meaning she is the formal representative and symbolic leader of the country. She performs ceremonial and diplomatic duties, but has no real political power. On the other hand, the Prime Minister is the head of government, meaning they hold the most powerful political position and are responsible for governing the country. They are accountable to the Queen and must follow constitutional conventions, but ultimately have the ability to make and influence important decisions in Canada. Options A and C are incorrect because they incorrectly describe the roles of both the Queen and the Prime Minister. Option B is incorrect because it incorrectly switches the roles of the Queen and the Prime Minister. The correct option is D because it correctly identifies the Queen as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government.