Canadian citizenship test practice question · Government and elections
Who is Canada's head of state?
Answer options
- The Prime Minister
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- The Sovereign (the King or Queen)Correct
- The Speaker of the House of Commons
Answer: The Sovereign (the King or Queen)
Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The Sovereign is head of state. The Prime Minister is head of government.
Checked November 7, 2026