January 2015 Whiz Kid EN

Congratulations! The correct answer is “A”. Canada is a monarchy—the only one in North America, in fact! A monarchy is a form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life, having inherited the position, and who passes it on to a relative, usually a son or daughter.

Oops! The correct answer is “A”. Canada is a monarchy—the only one in North America, in fact! A monarchy is a form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life, having inherited the position, and who passes it on to a relative, usually a son or daughter.

Congratulations! The correct answer is false. Canadian independence evolved slowly under British colonial supervision, as opposed to rising in opposition to British rule, as was the case in the United States, in Kenya and elsewhere. This is the main reason why the Canadian system of government still has such a distinctly British feel; the system was largely British-made.

Oops! The correct answer is false. Canadian independence evolved slowly under British colonial supervision, as opposed to rising in opposition to British rule, as was the case in the United States, in Kenya and elsewhere. This is the main reason why the Canadian system of government still has such a distinctly British feel; the system was largely British-made.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “C”. Under the terms of the Canadian Constitution, the king or queen of the United Kingdom is recognized as the king or queen “of Canada,” as well. This arrangement allows Canada to still be “under” the British royals, while simultaneously allowing Canada to make the argument that it actually has its “own” independent monarchy. In other words, Elizabeth is supposed to consider her role as Canada’s queen distinct from her role as Britain’s queen, and so are the rest of us. She’s like an actor playing two different roles.

Oops! The correct answer is “C”. Under the terms of the Canadian Constitution, the king or queen of the United Kingdom is recognized as the king or queen “of Canada,” as well. This arrangement allows Canada to still be “under” the British royals, while simultaneously allowing Canada to make the argument that it actually has its “own” independent monarchy. In other words, Elizabeth is supposed to consider her role as Canada’s queen distinct from her role as Britain’s queen, and so are the rest of us. She’s like an actor playing two different roles.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “D”. Although the Canadian Constitution grants sweeping political powers to the Queen, and declares that “the executive government and authority of and over Canada” is vested in her, Canada is what is called a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch agrees to delegate her powers to the nation’s elected politicians, rather than use them herself. In Canadian law, the impressive powers of the monarch are thus formally held by Elizabeth II but lent to other people, mostly the Prime Minister of Canada, who governs on the “Queen’s behalf” and passes laws in her name using the authority of the Crown.

Oops! The correct answer is “D”. Although the Canadian Constitution grants sweeping political powers to the Queen, and declares that “the executive government and authority of and over Canada” is vested in her, Canada is what is called a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch agrees to delegate her powers to the nation’s elected politicians, rather than use them herself. In Canadian law, the impressive powers of the monarch are thus formally held by Elizabeth II but lent to other people, mostly the Prime Minister of Canada, who governs on the “Queen’s behalf” and passes laws in her name using the authority of the Crown.

Congratulations! The correct answer is true. Not everyone in Canada loves the monarchy. In fact, according to many polls, the country may be split 50-50 or worse. There has been rising debate in recent decades as to whether or not retaining ties to the monarchy is actually useful to Canada, or whether it simply undermines Canada’s independence from Britain, and ties the country to an old-fashioned, out-of-date political system — even if only symbolically.

Oops! The correct answer is true. Not everyone in Canada loves the monarchy. In fact, according to many polls, the country may be split 50-50 or worse. There has been rising debate in recent decades as to whether or not retaining ties to the monarchy is actually useful to Canada, or whether it simply undermines Canada’s independence from Britain, and ties the country to an old-fashioned, out-of-date political system — even if only symbolically.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “B”. The Queen visits Canada only rarely — once every three or four years at best.

Oops! The correct answer is “B”. The Queen visits Canada only rarely — once every three or four years at best.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “C”. The Queen is very rarely in Canada but there are still a lot of papers and things for her to sign, even if they are just formalities declaring “I agree with what the politicians say.” In acknowledgement that the real monarch can’t be counted on to perform these functions, the Canadian government has always employed an officer known as the Governor General of Canada who basically performs the duties of “acting monarch” in Canada. The Governor General is authorized to ceremonially sign and approve things on behalf of the Queen, and in doing so ensures that the entire “monarchy system” continues to function properly, even in the absence of an actual monarch on Canadian soil.

Oops! The correct answer is “C”. The Queen is very rarely in Canada but there are still a lot of papers and things for her to sign, even if they are just formalities declaring “I agree with what the politicians say.” In acknowledgement that the real monarch can’t be counted on to perform these functions, the Canadian government has always employed an officer known as the Governor General of Canada who basically performs the duties of “acting monarch” in Canada. The Governor General is authorized to ceremonially sign and approve things on behalf of the Queen, and in doing so ensures that the entire “monarchy system” continues to function properly, even in the absence of an actual monarch on Canadian soil.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “B”. Following her father’s death in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to be specifically proclaimed “Queen of Canada.” Her reign saw the final dissolution of the British Empire into the Commonwealth, which she has worked hard to keep relevant. Fond of royal visits, she has toured Canada an impressive 22 times and has participated in several historic Canadian ceremonies.

Oops! The correct answer is “B”. Following her father’s death in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to be specifically proclaimed “Queen of Canada.” Her reign saw the final dissolution of the British Empire into the Commonwealth, which she has worked hard to keep relevant. Fond of royal visits, she has toured Canada an impressive 22 times and has participated in several historic Canadian ceremonies.

Congratulations! The correct answer is “D”. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, has spent a very long time serving as heir to his long-reigning mother. His son, William, remains far more popular than his father — meaning there is heavy pressure to skip a generation and let him become king when his grandmother dies. Little George, the first child of Prince William, was born in 2013 amid much hoopla. He is now third in line to the throne, after his father and grandfather, though he’ll probably be waiting a while

Oops! The correct answer is “D”. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, has spent a very long time serving as heir to his long-reigning mother. His son, William, remains far more popular than his father — meaning there is heavy pressure to skip a generation and let him become king when his grandmother dies. Little George, the first child of Prince William, was born in 2013 amid much hoopla. He is now third in line to the throne, after his father and grandfather, though he’ll probably be waiting a while