Cvičné otázky s odpověďmi

Správná odpověď:Parlament a zákonodárná shromáždění provincií

Which bodies pass the written laws that are one of the sources of Canadians' rights? — Parliament and the provincial legislatures

Správná odpověď:Občanský zákoník Francie

Besides English common law, which legal tradition helps shape Canadian law? — The civil code of France

Správná odpověď:Z Velké Británie

Canada inherited a constitution that was never written down as one single document. From which country did it come? — Great Britain

Správná odpověď:1215

In which year was Magna Carta, an early source of rights and freedoms, agreed to in England? — 1215

Správná odpověď:Právo napadnout nezákonné zadržování státem

What does habeas corpus protect? — The right to challenge being held unlawfully by the state

Správná odpověď:Z anglického obecného práva

Where does the right of habeas corpus come from? — English common law

Správná odpověď:1982

In which year was Canada's Constitution amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? — 1982

Správná odpověď:Svrchovanost Boha a právní stát

The Charter begins by saying that Canada is founded on principles that recognize which two things? — The supremacy of God and the rule of law

Správná odpověď:Svoboda pokojného shromažďování

Which of these is one of the fundamental freedoms protected in Canada? — Freedom of peaceful assembly

Správná odpověď:Svobodu slova a svobodu tisku

The freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression includes which of these? — Freedom of speech and of the press

Správná odpověď:Svoboda sdružování

A worker decides to join a trade union and a local sports club. Which fundamental freedom protects this choice? — Freedom of association

Správná odpověď:Svoboda svědomí a náboženského vyznání

A woman decides to stop following the faith she grew up in and to follow none. Which fundamental freedom protects her choice? — Freedom of conscience and religion

Správná odpověď:Žít a pracovat kdekoli v Kanadě

Under their mobility rights, what can Canadians do? — Live and work in any part of Canada

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Canadian citizens need special government permission to leave Canada. — False

Správná odpověď:Práva z Listiny smluvní práva neomezují

What does the Charter say about the treaty rights of Aboriginal peoples? — Charter rights do not reduce treaty rights

Správná odpověď:Práva na vzdělání v jazyce menšiny

A French-speaking Canadian family lives in Alberta, where most people speak English, and wants their children to go to school in French. Which Charter right is this about? — Minority language education rights

Správná odpověď:Multikulturalismus

Which of these does the Charter treat as a basic feature of Canada's heritage and identity? — Multiculturalism

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In Canada, women and men are equal under the law. — True

Správná odpověď:Nutit někoho k sňatku proti jeho vůli

Which of these is a crime in Canada? — Forcing a person to marry against their will

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Violence against a husband or wife is a private family matter and not a crime in Canada. — False

Správná odpověď:Jako na závažné trestné činy, které se přísně trestají

How does Canadian law treat so-called honour killings and female genital mutilation? — As serious crimes that are severely punished

Správná odpověď:Vlády a úředníci se musí zákony řídit také

Canadians say that no one is above the law. What does this mean? — Governments and officials must obey the law too

Správná odpověď:Nést odpovědnost za sebe a svou rodinu

Which of these is one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship? — Taking responsibility for yourself and your family

Správná odpověď:Sloužit, protože to vyžaduje zákon

What should a Canadian citizen do when called to serve on a jury? — Serve, because it is required by law

Správná odpověď:Je právem i povinností zároveň

For Canadian citizens, what is voting in elections? — Both a right and a responsibility

Správná odpověď:Pomáhání druhým v komunitě

Maria helps at a food bank every Saturday without being paid. Which responsibility of citizenship is she showing? — Helping others in the community

Správná odpověď:Vyhýbání se odpadu a znečištění

Protecting and enjoying Canada's heritage and environment is a responsibility of citizenship. Which action is part of it? — Avoiding waste and pollution

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Canada requires all young citizens to do military service. — False

Správná odpověď:Vstupem do námořní, pozemní nebo letecké zálohy

Canada has no compulsory military service. How can Canadians serve in the military part-time in their local community? — By joining the Naval, Army or Air Reserve

Správná odpověď:Panovníkovi (Sovereign) Kanady, králi nebo královně

In the Oath of Citizenship, new citizens promise to be faithful and bear true allegiance to whom? — The Sovereign (King or Queen) of Canada

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In the Oath of Citizenship, new citizens promise to faithfully observe the laws of Canada. — True

Správná odpověď:18 až 54 let

Applicants of which ages must show knowledge of Canada to become citizens? — 18 to 54

Správná odpověď:Když složí Přísahu občanství na obřadu

When does an applicant officially become a Canadian citizen? — When they take the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony

Správná odpověď:První národy, Inuité a Métisové

Which three groups make up the Aboriginal peoples of Canada? — First Nations, Inuit and Métis

Správná odpověď:První národy

Which of the three Aboriginal groups has the most people? — First Nations

Správná odpověď:Lidé

In Inuktitut, what does the word "Inuit" mean? — The people

Správná odpověď:V malých komunitách rozptýlených po Arktidě

Where do most Inuit live? — In small communities spread across the Arctic

Správná odpověď:Mají domorodé i evropské předky

What is the background of the Métis? — They have both Aboriginal and European ancestors

Správná odpověď:Michif

Which language is the Métis people's own language? — Michif

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Most Métis people live in the Atlantic provinces. — False

Správná odpověď:Rezervace (reserves)

Many First Nations people live on land that has been set aside for their communities. What is this land called? — Reserves

Správná odpověď:Královské prohlášení z roku 1763

Which document first guaranteed the territorial rights of Aboriginal peoples? — The Royal Proclamation of 1763

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Residential schools were set up to help Aboriginal children keep their own languages and cultures. — False

Správná odpověď:2008

In which year did the Government of Canada formally apologize to former students of residential schools? — 2008

Správná odpověď:Angličtina a francouzština

What are Canada's two official languages? — English and French

Správná odpověď:Frankofoni (Francophones)

What do we call Canadians whose main language is French? — Francophones

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: There are more English speakers than French speakers in Canada. — True

Správná odpověď:V přímořských provinciích (Maritime provinces)

In which region did the ancestors of the Acadians begin to settle? — The Maritime provinces

Správná odpověď:Vyhnání Akadianů z jejich domoviny Brity

What was the "Great Upheaval"? — The deportation of Acadians from their homeland by the British

Správná odpověď:Asi 8 500

Most Quebecers are descendants of about how many French settlers who came in the 1600s and 1700s? — About 8,500

Správná odpověď:Že Quebečané tvoří národ uvnitř sjednocené Kanady

What did the House of Commons recognize in 2006? — That the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada

Správná odpověď:Anglo-Quebečané (Anglo-Quebecers)

What are English-speaking people who live in Quebec called? — Anglo-Quebecers

Správná odpověď:Z Asie

Since the 1970s, where have most immigrants to Canada come from? — Asia

Správná odpověď:Čínština

In Vancouver, which group of languages is the most common at home after English? — Chinese

Správná odpověď:Katolíci

Among Canadians who belong to a religion, which is the largest religious group? — Catholics

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In Canada, gay and lesbian couples can have a civil marriage. — True

Správná odpověď:Z Asie

Where do historians believe the ancestors of Aboriginal peoples came from, many thousands of years ago? — Asia

Správná odpověď:V L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland a Labrador

Where can you see the remains of a Viking settlement from about 1,000 years ago? — L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador

Správná odpověď:Pro Anglii

In 1497, John Cabot reached Canada's Atlantic coast and claimed land there. For which country was he sailing? — England

Správná odpověď:Pro krále Františka I. Francouzského

Jacques Cartier crossed the Atlantic three times between 1534 and 1542. For whom did he claim the land? — King Francis I of France

Správná odpověď:Vesnice

Jacques Cartier heard Iroquoian guides use the word "kanata", which later gave Canada its name. What did "kanata" mean? — Village

Správná odpověď:V Akadii (Acadia)

In 1604, French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain started a settlement that soon moved to Port-Royal. In which region was Port-Royal? — Acadia

Správná odpověď:Samuel de Champlain

Who built a fortified settlement in 1608 where Québec City stands today? — Samuel de Champlain

Správná odpověď:Cestovatelé, kteří se na kanoích vydávali hluboko do vnitrozemí obchodovat

In New France, who were the coureurs des bois and the voyageurs? — Travellers who went far inland by canoe to trade

Správná odpověď:Území odvodňovaná řekami, které tečou do Hudsonova zálivu

In 1670, King Charles II of England gave the Hudson's Bay Company the sole right to trade in a large area. What was that area? — The lands drained by the rivers that flow into Hudson Bay

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In 1701, after decades of war, the French and the Iroquois agreed to a peace treaty at Montreal. — True

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: At the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, the French army defeated the British. — False

Správná odpověď:Umožnil katolíkům svobodně vyznávat jejich náboženství a zastávat veřejné funkce

What did the Quebec Act of 1774 allow? — It let Catholics practise their religion freely and hold public office

Správná odpověď:Loajalisté Spojeného impéria (United Empire Loyalists)

During and after the American Revolution, more than 40,000 people who did not want to break with Britain left the United States and settled in Nova Scotia and Quebec. What are they called? — United Empire Loyalists

Správná odpověď:Joseph Brant

Who led thousands of Mohawk Loyalists into Canada after the American Revolution? — Joseph Brant

Správná odpověď:V Halifaxu

In 1758, the first elected representative assembly in what is now Canada met. Where? — Halifax

Správná odpověď:Rozdělil provincii Quebec na Horní Kanadu a Dolní Kanadu

What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 do? — It divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada

Správná odpověď:Stala se první provincií Britského impéria, která začala směřovat ke zrušení otroctví

In 1793, under Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, what did Upper Canada do? — It became the first province in the British Empire to move toward ending slavery

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In 1833, the British Parliament passed a law to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire. — True

Správná odpověď:Tajná síť, která pomáhala zotročeným lidem uprchnout ze Spojených států do Kanady

What was the Underground Railroad? — A secret network that helped enslaved people escape from the United States to Canada

Správná odpověď:Vydávala protiotrokářské noviny a byla první ženou vydavatelkou v Kanadě

Mary Ann Shadd Cary is remembered for what? — She published an anti-slavery newspaper and was the first woman publisher in Canada

Správná odpověď:Dřevo

For a long time, Canada's economy was based mostly on farming and on exporting natural resources. Besides fur and fish, which resource was a major early export? — Timber

Správná odpověď:Montrealská banka (Bank of Montreal)

Which bank, founded by merchants in 1817, is the oldest bank in Canada? — The Bank of Montreal

Správná odpověď:Spojené státy

In the War of 1812, which country invaded Canada? — The United States

Správná odpověď:U Queenston Heights

Major-General Sir Isaac Brock captured Detroit in 1812. Where was he killed later that year? — Queenston Heights

Správná odpověď:V Châteauguay

In 1813, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and a small force, mostly French Canadians, turned back a much larger American army. Where did this happen? — Châteauguay

Správná odpověď:Ušla asi 30 km, aby varovala britské vojáky před plánovaným americkým útokem

Laura Secord is remembered for what she did in 1813. What was it? — She walked about 30 km to warn British soldiers of a planned American attack

Správná odpověď:Šavanský náčelník, který bojoval po boku Britů proti americké invazi

Who was Tecumseh? — A Shawnee chief who fought with the British against the American invasion

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: In 1814, during the War of 1812, a British force burned the White House in Washington. — True

Správná odpověď:V okolí Montrealu a v Torontu

Where did armed rebellions take place in 1837–38? — Around Montreal and in Toronto

Správná odpověď:Provincie Kanada (Province of Canada)

After the rebellions, Lord Durham recommended uniting Upper and Lower Canada. What was the united colony, created by a law passed in 1840, called? — The Province of Canada

Správná odpověď:Nové Skotsko

Which colony was the first in British North America to gain responsible government, in 1847–48? — Nova Scotia

Správná odpověď:Robert Baldwin a Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

Which two leaders, one English-speaking and one French-speaking, worked together to bring responsible government to the Province of Canada in 1848–49? — Robert Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

Správná odpověď:Zástupci kolonií, kteří v letech 1864 až 1867 pracovali na vytvoření nové země

Who were the Fathers of Confederation? — Representatives of the colonies who worked from 1864 to 1867 to create a new country

Správná odpověď:Zákon o Britské Severní Americe

Which law, passed by the British Parliament, created the Dominion of Canada in 1867? — The British North America Act

Správná odpověď:1. července 1867

On what date did the Dominion of Canada officially come into being? — 1 July 1867

Správná odpověď:Ontario, Quebec, Nové Skotsko a Nový Brunšvik

Which four provinces formed Canada in 1867? — Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Správná odpověď:Sir Leonard Tilley

During the talks that led to Confederation, who suggested the name "Dominion of Canada"? — Sir Leonard Tilley

Správná odpověď:Sir John A. Macdonald

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada? — Sir John A. Macdonald

Správná odpověď:Byl klíčovým Otcem konfederace z Quebecu

What was Sir George-Étienne Cartier's role in Canada's history? — He was the key Father of Confederation from Quebec

Správná odpověď:Manitoba a Severozápadní teritoria

Which two became part of Canada in 1870? — Manitoba and the Northwest Territories

Správná odpověď:Manitoba

Louis Riel led the Red River Resistance of 1869–70. Which province was created as a result? — Manitoba

Správná odpověď:Britská Kolumbie

Which province joined Canada in 1871? — British Columbia

Správná odpověď:1873

In which year did Prince Edward Island join Canada? — 1873

Správná odpověď:Královskou kanadskou jízdní policii

The North West Mounted Police was set up in 1873. Which force did it later become? — The Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? In 1880, Britain transferred the Arctic Islands to Canada. — True

Správná odpověď:7. listopadu 1885

When was the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway driven? — 7 November 1885

Správná odpověď:2006

Many Chinese labourers did dangerous work building the Canadian Pacific Railway. After it was finished, Chinese immigrants had to pay a head tax. In which year did the Government of Canada apologize for this tax? — 2006

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? After leading an armed uprising in the North-West in 1885, Louis Riel was tried for high treason and executed. — True

Správná odpověď:Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Who was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister of Canada? — Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Správná odpověď:Yukon

Which part of Canada became a separate territory in 1898, at the time of the Klondike Gold Rush? — Yukon

Správná odpověď:Alberta a Saskatchewan

Which two provinces were created in 1905? — Alberta and Saskatchewan

Správná odpověď:Založením hnutí za volební právo žen v Kanadě

Dr Emily Stowe was one of the first women doctors in Canada. What else is she known for? — Founding the women's suffrage movement in Canada

Správná odpověď:Manitoba

Which was the first province to give women the right to vote, in 1916? — Manitoba

Správná odpověď:Více než 600 000

About how many Canadians served in the First World War? — More than 600,000

Správná odpověď:Ukrajinští přistěhovalci

During the First World War, Canada interned thousands of people from the Austro-Hungarian Empire as 'enemy aliens'. Which group were most of them? — Ukrainian immigrants

Správná odpověď:Vimy Ridge

In April 1917, Canadian troops won a famous victory in France by capturing which position? — Vimy Ridge

Správná odpověď:Velitelem Kanadského sboru v první světové válce

Sir Arthur Currie is remembered as which of these? — The commander of the Canadian Corps in the First World War

Správná odpověď:Připomíná příměří, které ukončilo první světovou válku

Why is Remembrance Day held on 11 November? — It marks the Armistice that ended the First World War

Správná odpověď:John McCrae

On Remembrance Day many Canadians wear a red poppy. Who wrote 'In Flanders Fields', the poem linked to the poppy? — John McCrae

Správná odpověď:Ve federálních volbách

In 1918, most Canadian women gained the right to vote in which elections? — Federal elections

Správná odpověď:Agnes Macphailová

Who was the first woman elected to the House of Commons, in 1921? — Agnes Macphail

Správná odpověď:Kanadská banka (Bank of Canada)

During the Great Depression, which institution was created in 1934 to control the amount of money in the country and make banking more stable? — The Bank of Canada

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? Women in Quebec gained the right to vote in provincial elections in 1918. — False

Správná odpověď:Hongkong

In December 1941, Canadian soldiers fought to defend which place against a Japanese attack? — Hong Kong

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? The Canadian raid on Dieppe, France, in 1942 was a major success. — False

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? In the Battle of the Atlantic, the Royal Canadian Navy helped protect ships carrying supplies across the ocean to Britain. — True

Správná odpověď:Byli přesunuti z pobřeží Pacifiku a jejich majetek byl prodán

What happened to many Japanese Canadians during the Second World War? — They were moved away from the West Coast, and their property was sold

Správná odpověď:Juno Beach

On D-Day, 6 June 1944, Canadian troops landed on which beach in Normandy? — Juno Beach

Správná odpověď:Nizozemsko

Which country did Canadian forces play a major part in liberating in 1944–45? — The Netherlands

Správná odpověď:1945

In which year did the Second World War end? — 1945

Správná odpověď:1949

When did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada? — 1949

Správná odpověď:Snížení překážek obchodu s jinými zeměmi

After the Second World War, what helped Canada's economy grow and become more prosperous? — Lowering barriers to trade with other countries

Správná odpověď:Ropa

Which major discovery was made in Alberta in 1947, helping Canada's economy after the war? — Oil

Správná odpověď:Pojištění v nezaměstnanosti

Which social program did the federal government introduce in 1940? — Unemployment insurance

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Old age pensions were first introduced in Canada in 1927. — True

Správná odpověď:1965

In which year were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension Plan introduced? — 1965

Správná odpověď:Z daní

How is Canada's public health care system (medicare) mainly paid for? — Through taxes

Správná odpověď:Kypr

Canadian forces have served in many United Nations peacekeeping missions. Which of these places is one of them? — Cyprus

Správná odpověď:Se Spojenými státy

NORAD defends the airspace of North America. Canada runs it together with which country? — The United States

Správná odpověď:Asi 500

About how many Canadians died serving in the Korean War (1950–1953)? — About 500

Správná odpověď:Sdružení frankofonních zemí

In 1970, Canada helped to found La Francophonie. What is La Francophonie? — An association of French-speaking countries

Správná odpověď:Tichá revoluce

In the 1960s, Quebec went through a period of fast social and economic change. What is this period called? — The Quiet Revolution

Správná odpověď:Dvojjazyčnost a dvojkulturnost

In 1963, the federal government set up a Royal Commission. What was it asked to study? — Bilingualism and biculturalism

Správná odpověď:Zrovnoprávnil angličtinu a francouzštinu ve federální vládě a jejích službách

What did the Official Languages Act of 1969 do? — It made English and French equal in the federal government and its services

Správná odpověď:Většina voličů se rozhodla zůstat v Kanadě

Quebec held referendums on sovereignty in 1980 and 1995. What was the result both times? — Most voters chose to stay in Canada

Správná odpověď:Příslušníci prvních národů

In 1960, which group gained the right to vote in federal elections without having to give up their status? — First Nations people

Správná odpověď:Z Maďarska

In 1956, about 37,000 people fled a failed uprising against communist rule and found safety in Canada. Which country did they come from? — Hungary

Správná odpověď:Malováním divoké kanadské krajiny

The Group of Seven, formed in 1920, is known for what? — Painting Canada's wild landscapes

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Emily Carr is known for her paintings of the forests and Indigenous art of the West Coast. — True

Správná odpověď:Basketbal

Which sport was invented by the Canadian James Naismith in 1891? — Basketball

Správná odpověď:Proti Sovětskému svazu

In 1972, Paul Henderson scored a famous goal that won a hockey series for Canada. Which team did Canada play against? — The Soviet Union

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? Terry Fox made his Marathon of Hope across Canada in a wheelchair. — False

Správná odpověď:Inzulinu

Frederick Banting and Charles Best are famous for discovering what? — Insulin

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Sandford Fleming came up with the idea of dividing the world into standard time zones. — True

Správná odpověď:Canadarm

Which Canadian invention, developed by SPAR Aerospace and the National Research Council, was used on the space shuttle to move objects in space? — The Canadarm

Správná odpověď:Federální stát, parlamentní demokracie a konstituční monarchie

Which three terms together describe how Canada is governed? — A federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy

Správná odpověď:Zákonodárné pravomoci jsou rozděleny mezi federální vládu a vlády provincií

What does it mean that Canada is a federal state? — Law-making powers are divided between the federal government and the provincial governments

Správná odpověď:Ústavní zákon z roku 1867 (Constitution Act, 1867)

Which law divided powers between the federal government and the provinces when Canada was created? — The Constitution Act, 1867

Správná odpověď:Národní obrana

Which of these is a responsibility of the federal government? — National defence

Správná odpověď:Federální vláda

Which level of government is responsible for Canada's foreign policy, its relations with other countries? — The federal government

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? The federal government is responsible for Canada's currency. — True

Správná odpověď:Federální vláda

Which level of government makes criminal law in Canada? — The federal government

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? Each province decides on its own who can become a Canadian citizen. — False

Správná odpověď:Školství

Which of these is mainly a provincial responsibility? — Education

Správná odpověď:Provinční vlády

Which level of government is mainly responsible for running health care, such as hospitals? — The provincial governments

Správná odpověď:Provinční vláda

Who is mainly responsible for natural resources, such as forests and minerals, inside a province? — The provincial government

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Municipal (local) governments, such as city councils, fall under the responsibility of the provinces. — True

Správná odpověď:Zemědělství a imigrace

Which two areas are shared by the federal and provincial governments? — Agriculture and immigration

Správná odpověď:Panovník (Sovereign), Senát (Senate) a Dolní sněmovna (House of Commons)

Which three parts make up Canada's Parliament? — The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons

Správná odpověď:Zástupci zvolení lidem, kteří o návrzích zákonů diskutují a hlasují

In a parliamentary democracy like Canada, who makes the laws? — Representatives elected by the people, who debate and vote on bills

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? To stay in power, the government must keep the support of a majority of the Senate. — False

Správná odpověď:Předseda vlády odstoupí nebo požádá generálního guvernéra o vyhlášení voleb

What usually happens if the government loses a vote of non-confidence in the House of Commons? — The Prime Minister resigns or asks the Governor General to call an election

Správná odpověď:Předseda vlády (Prime Minister)

Who selects the ministers who sit in the Cabinet? — The Prime Minister

Správná odpověď:Jmenuje je generální guvernér na radu předsedy vlády

How do people become members of the Senate? — They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Senators may keep their seats until they reach the age of 75. — True

Správná odpověď:První čtení

What is the first stage when a new bill is introduced in Parliament? — First reading

Správná odpověď:Fáze výboru (committee stage)

At which stage of law-making does a small group of members study a bill closely, part by part? — Committee stage

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? A bill passed by the House of Commons can become law without being passed by the Senate. — False

Správná odpověď:Královský souhlas (royal assent)

What is the final step that turns a bill into law? — Royal assent

Správná odpověď:Panovník (Sovereign, monarcha)

Who is Canada's head of state? — The Sovereign (the monarch)

Správná odpověď:Předseda vlády (Prime Minister)

Who is the head of government in Canada? — The Prime Minister

Správná odpověď:Zastupovat panovníka v Kanadě

What is the main role of the Governor General? — To represent the Sovereign in Canada

Správná odpověď:Jmenuje ho panovník na radu předsedy vlády, obvykle na pět let

How is the Governor General chosen, and for about how long does a Governor General usually serve? — Appointed by the Sovereign on the Prime Minister's advice, usually for five years

Správná odpověď:Viceguvernér (Lieutenant Governor)

Who represents the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces? — The Lieutenant Governor

Správná odpověď:Komisař (Commissioner)

In each of Canada's three territories, who represents the federal government? — A Commissioner

Správná odpověď:Premiér (Premier)

Who is the head of government in a province? — The Premier

Správná odpověď:Členové Národního shromáždění (Members of the National Assembly, MNA)

What are the elected members of Quebec's provincial legislature called? — Members of the National Assembly (MNAs)

Správná odpověď:Výkonná, zákonodárná a soudní

What are the three branches of government in Canada? — Executive, legislative and judicial

Správná odpověď:Norsko

Which of these countries is also a constitutional monarchy, like Canada? — Norway

Správná odpověď:Svobodné sdružení zemí, z nichž většina byla kdysi součástí Britského impéria

What is the Commonwealth of Nations? — A free association of countries, most of them once part of the British Empire

Správná odpověď:Třetí pondělí v říjnu, každé čtyři roky

Under Canada's fixed-date rule, when is a federal election normally held? — On the third Monday in October, every four years

Správná odpověď:Kandidát, který získá nejvíce hlasů

In a federal riding, which candidate becomes the Member of Parliament? — The candidate who receives the most votes

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: to be a candidate in a federal election, a person must be a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old on election day. — True

Správná odpověď:Kanadští občané, kterým je v den voleb nejméně 18 let

Who can vote in a federal election? — Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day

Správná odpověď:Databáze oprávněných voličů, z níž se sestavují seznamy voličů

Elections Canada keeps the National Register of Electors. What is it? — A database of eligible voters, used to make the voters' lists

Správná odpověď:Kdy a kde mohou volit

Before a federal election, registered voters receive a voter information card. What does it tell them? — When and where they can vote

Správná odpověď:Dny před dnem voleb, kdy mohou voliči odevzdat hlas na stanoveném místě

What are advance polls in a federal election? — Days before election day when voters can cast their ballot at a set location

Správná odpověď:Zvláštní hlasovací lístek

A voter cannot get to a polling station on election day or during advance polls. What lets them vote by mail or at an Elections Canada office? — A special ballot

Správná odpověď:Kdo jste a kde bydlíte

What must you prove before you vote at a polling station? — Who you are and where you live

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: your employer has the right to know how you voted in a federal election. — False

Správná odpověď:Vůdce strany, která získala nejvíce křesel v Dolní sněmovně

After a federal election, who is usually invited to form the government? — The leader of the party that won the most seats in the House of Commons

Správná odpověď:Vláda, jejíž strana drží více než polovinu křesel v Dolní sněmovně

What is a majority government? — A government whose party holds more than half of the seats in the House of Commons

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: a minority government usually needs support from members of other parties to pass laws and stay in power. — True

Správná odpověď:Strana s druhým nejvyšším počtem křesel

Which party usually becomes the Official Opposition in the House of Commons? — The party with the second-largest number of seats

Správná odpověď:Obecní (místní) vláda

Which level of government usually handles local services such as snow removal, recycling and firefighting? — The municipal (local) government

Správná odpověď:Reeve

A municipal council is led by a mayor. In some rural municipalities, what may the head of council be called instead? — A reeve

Správná odpověď:Náčelníci kmene a členové rady (band chiefs and councillors)

On many First Nations reserves, which leaders have major responsibilities for local matters such as housing and schools? — Band chiefs and councillors

Správná odpověď:Jako s nevinnou, i když byla zatčena

In Canada, how is a person accused of a crime treated until a court finds them guilty? — As innocent, even if they have been arrested

Správná odpověď:Vláda musí respektovat všechna zákonná práva osoby

What does the principle of "due process" mean? — The government must respect all of a person's legal rights

Správná odpověď:Rozhodovat případy a řešit spory podle zákona

What is the main job of the courts in Canada? — To decide cases and settle disputes according to the law

Správná odpověď:Nejvyšší soud Kanady (Supreme Court of Canada)

What is the highest court in Canada? — The Supreme Court of Canada

Správná odpověď:Federální soud (Federal Court)

Which court deals mainly with cases involving departments and agencies of the Government of Canada? — The Federal Court

Správná odpověď:Odvolací soud provincie

In a province, which court can review a decision made by a trial court? — The province's court of appeal

Správná odpověď:Provinční nebo teritoriální soud, který projednává rodinné věci

After a separation, two parents cannot agree on who will care for their children. Which kind of court would usually hear their case? — A provincial or territorial court that hears family cases

Správná odpověď:K řešení soukromých sporů o omezené peněžní částky

What is a small claims court for? — Settling private disputes about limited amounts of money

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) enforces federal laws throughout Canada. — True

Správná odpověď:Ontario a Quebec

Which two provinces have long had their own provincial police instead of using the RCMP as their provincial police? — Ontario and Quebec

Správná odpověď:Obecní policejní sbory řízené městy a obcemi

Besides the RCMP and the provincial police, which other type of police force is common in Canada? — Municipal police forces run by cities and towns

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: In Canada, people are not allowed to question or complain about how a police officer behaved. — False

Správná odpověď:Když vidíte, jak se páchá trestný čin, nebo je někdo v nebezpečí

When should you contact the police? — When you see a crime happening or someone is in danger

Správná odpověď:Požádat o právní pomoc

A person needs a lawyer but cannot afford one. What can they do? — Apply for legal aid

Správná odpověď:Koruna (Crown)

Which of these has been a symbol of the Canadian state for about 400 years? — The Crown

Správná odpověď:1965

In which year was Canada's red and white maple leaf flag first raised? — 1965

Správná odpověď:Z vlajky Královské vojenské akademie v Kingstonu (Royal Military College)

Red and white have been Canada's national colours since 1921. Where does the red-white-red pattern of the national flag come from? — The flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston

Správná odpověď:Královská vlajka Unie, zvaná také Union Jack

Besides the maple leaf flag, which flag is also an official flag in Canada? — The Royal Union Flag, also called the Union Jack

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Before the maple leaf flag, the Canadian Red Ensign was used as a Canadian flag for about 100 years. — True

Správná odpověď:Javorový list

Which symbol has appeared on Canadian military uniforms since the 1850s and has been carved on the gravestones of Canadian soldiers? — The maple leaf

Správná odpověď:Na lilii

Quebec adopted its provincial flag in 1948. Which emblem is it based on? — The fleur-de-lys

Správná odpověď:Od moře k moři

What does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, mean? — From sea to sea

Správná odpověď:Anglie, Francie, Skotska a Irska

Canada's coat of arms includes red maple leaves together with symbols of which countries? — England, France, Scotland and Ireland

Správná odpověď:Knihovna parlamentu (Library of Parliament)

In 1916 a fire destroyed most of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Which part survived? — The Library of Parliament

Správná odpověď:Jména Kanaďanů, kteří zahynuli při službě své zemi ve válce a v armádě

The Peace Tower was finished in 1927 in memory of the First World War. Its Memorial Chamber is the home of the Books of Remembrance. What is written in these books? — The names of Canadians who died while serving their country in war and in the military

Správná odpověď:Generální guvernér Kanady (Governor General)

Lord Stanley donated the Stanley Cup, hockey's best-known trophy, in 1892. What was his role in Canada at that time? — Governor General of Canada

Správná odpověď:Ženský hokej

The Clarkson Cup, created by a former Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson, is a trophy for which sport? — Women's hockey

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? Lacrosse is Canada's official winter sport. — False

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? In Canada, ice hockey has more registered players than any other team sport. — False

Správná odpověď:Dva bývalé předsedy vlád

Sir John A. Macdonald Day (11 January) and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day (20 November) honour which kind of figures in Canadian history? — Two former prime ministers

Správná odpověď:Na pěticentové minci

The beaver was taken up as a symbol by the Hudson's Bay Company centuries ago. On which Canadian coin does it appear today? — The five-cent coin

Správná odpověď:Podporovat a rozvíjet anglicky a francouzsky mluvící menšinové komunity

Canada's Official Languages Act was first passed in 1969. Which of these is one of its aims? — To support and develop English- and French-speaking minority communities

Správná odpověď:1980

"O Canada" was first sung in Quebec City in 1880. In which year was it proclaimed Canada's national anthem? — 1980

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Since 2018, the English words of "O Canada" include the line "in all of us command". — True

Správná odpověď:Při příležitostech, kdy chtějí Kanaďané uctít panovníka

When is the royal anthem, "God Save the King", usually played or sung in Canada? — On occasions when Canadians wish to honour the Sovereign

Správná odpověď:1967

In which year did Canada begin its own system of honours with the Order of Canada? — 1967

Správná odpověď:Viktoriin kříž (Victoria Cross)

Alexander Roberts Dunn took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade in 1854. What award was he the first Canadian to receive? — The Victoria Cross

Správná odpověď:Byl prvním černochem, který získal Viktoriin kříž

Why is William Hall, a sailor from Nova Scotia, remembered in Canadian history? — He was the first Black person to receive the Victoria Cross

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Corporal Filip Konowal, who won the Victoria Cross in 1917, was born in Ukraine. — True

Správná odpověď:Billy Bishop

Which Canadian Victoria Cross recipient was a famous flying ace of the First World War? — Billy Bishop

Správná odpověď:Narozeniny panovníka

Victoria Day is held on the Monday before 25 May. What does it celebrate? — The Sovereign's birthday

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Canada's economy depends a great deal on buying and selling goods and services with other countries. — True

Správná odpověď:Se Spojenými státy

In 1988, Canada signed a free trade agreement with which country? — The United States

Správná odpověď:Mexiko

In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) brought which country into free trade with Canada and the United States? — Mexico

Správná odpověď:Patří mezi největší na světě.

Which statement about the size of Canada's economy is true? — It is among the largest in the world.

Správná odpověď:G7

Canada belongs to a group of leading industrialized economies whose leaders meet every year. What is this group called today? — The G7

Správná odpověď:V odvětvích služeb

In which type of industry do most working Canadians have their jobs? — Service industries

Správná odpověď:Průmyslu přírodních zdrojů

Forestry, fishing, farming, mining and energy are examples of which type of industry? — Natural resources industries

Správná odpověď:Zpracovatelského průmyslu

A factory that builds cars or aircraft belongs to which type of industry? — Manufacturing

Správná odpověď:Spojené státy

Which country is Canada's largest trading partner? — The United States

Správná odpověď:Je druhou největší zemí

How does Canada rank among the countries of the world by total area? — It is the second-largest country

Správná odpověď:Tichý, Atlantský a Severní ledový

Which three oceans border Canada? — The Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic

Správná odpověď:Atlantský, Střední, Prériový, Západní pobřeží a Sever

Canada is usually divided into five regions. Which list names them? — Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and North

Správná odpověď:10 provincií a 3 teritoria

How many provinces and territories does Canada have? — 10 provinces and 3 territories

Správná odpověď:Královna Viktorie

Who chose Ottawa as the capital in 1857? — Queen Victoria

Správná odpověď:Victoria

What is the capital of British Columbia? — Victoria

Správná odpověď:Newfoundland a Labrador

Which province includes the most easterly point in North America and has its own time zone? — Newfoundland and Labrador

Správná odpověď:Ropa z moře a vodní energie

Apart from fishing, which natural resources are important to Newfoundland and Labrador? — Offshore oil and hydroelectricity

Správná odpověď:Ostrov prince Edwarda

Which is the smallest province, known for its red soil and potato farms? — Prince Edward Island

Správná odpověď:Ostrov prince Edwarda

Which province is known as the birthplace of Confederation? — Prince Edward Island

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: The Confederation Bridge links Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia. — False

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: The Bay of Fundy, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, is famous for having the highest tides in the world. — True

Správná odpověď:Halifax

Which city is the capital of Nova Scotia and home to Canada's largest naval base? — Halifax

Správná odpověď:Nový Brunšvik

Which is the only province that is officially bilingual (English and French)? — New Brunswick

Správná odpověď:Řeka Saint John

Which river system is at the heart of New Brunswick? — The Saint John River

Správná odpověď:Quebec

Which province is Canada's largest producer of hydroelectricity? — Quebec

Správná odpověď:Montreal

What is the second-largest city in Canada? — Montreal

Správná odpověď:Členové záloh kanadských ozbrojených sil, kteří hlídkují na Severu

Who are the Canadian Rangers? — Members of the Canadian Forces reserves who patrol the North

Správná odpověď:Více než třetina

About what share of Canada's people live in Ontario? — More than one-third

Správná odpověď:Hořejší jezero (Lake Superior)

Which lake, on Ontario's border, is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area? — Lake Superior

Správná odpověď:Manitoba

Which province is home to St. Boniface, the largest French-speaking community in Western Canada, and is also an important centre of Ukrainian culture? — Manitoba

Správná odpověď:Saskatchewan

Which province has about 40% of Canada's farmland, as well as rich deposits of uranium and potash? — Saskatchewan

Správná odpověď:V Regině

In which city do new officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) receive their training? — Regina

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Banff, in Alberta, is Canada's oldest national park; it was created in 1885. — True

Správná odpověď:Alberta

Which province produces the most oil and gas in Canada and has some of the world's richest dinosaur fossil beds? — Alberta

Správná odpověď:Ve Vancouveru

Canada's largest and busiest port, its gateway to trade with Asia and the Pacific, is in which city? — Vancouver

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Canada's three territories together cover about one-tenth of the country's land. — False

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada, is in Yukon. — True

Správná odpověď:Yellowknife

Which city is the capital of the Northwest Territories and is known as the diamond capital of North America? — Yellowknife

Správná odpověď:Nunavut

Which territory was created in 1999 and has a name meaning 'our land' in Inuktitut? — Nunavut