Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?
Answer: The Constitutional Act of 1791.
The Constitutional Act of 1791 first granted legislative assemblies elected by the people.
All answer choices
- The Constitutional Act of 1867.
- The Constitutional Act of 1791. (correct answer)
- The Constitutional Act of 1982.
- The Constitutional Act of 2010.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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