citizenship
What is a citizen?
a person legaly belonging to a country
what is a right?
something I can expect, that is awarded to me, that I get
What are two ways to be a good citizen?
help others, clean up garbage, volunteer,...
What is the charter of rights and freedoms
An important legal document that outlines the basic freedoms and rights of all Canadians
True or false: person born in another country can become a Canadian Citizen?
true
What is a responsibility?
something that is expected of me
What is one way to bring attention to an important issue and lead to change?
peaceful protest
give two examples of fundamental Freedoms(things you are free to do in Canada)
speech, religion, association, thought, assembly
What are three ways to become a citizen in Canada?
Birth, immigration, decent
Give one example of a right and the corresponding responsibility at SCHOOL
right to learn// responsibility to do my work
right to have a desk+chairs// responsibility to take care of materials
How could you help make your community a better place?
clean up garbage, shovel snow for others
What are two other important rights from the Canadian Charter of rights and Freedoms?
minority language education
official languages
mobility
legal rights
Who can vote in Canada?
citizens over 18 years of age