Common Mistakes to Avoid

Content Mistakes

1. ❌ Saying the PM is the Head of State (PM = Head of Government; King = Head of State)
2. ❌ Saying education is a federal responsibility (it's provincial)
3. ❌ Confusing Victoria (BC capital) with Vancouver (BC largest city)
4. ❌ Saying Quebec is bilingual (it's French-only; New Brunswick is bilingual)
5. ❌ Mixing up Senate (appointed) and House of Commons (elected)

Test-Taking Mistakes

1. ❌ Rushing through without reading all options
2. ❌ Changing answers without strong reason
3. ❌ Leaving questions unanswered (there's no penalty for guessing)
4. ❌ Not reviewing flagged questions
5. ❌ Panicking about time, 45 minutes is generous for 20 questions