Democracy Basics
What is a system of government where power rests with the people?
Democracy
What pillar means people can express their ideas, beliefs, and opinions without fear?
Freedom
In what type of government do people have the power to make decisions and vote for leaders?
Democracy
What is the legal status that gives a person rights and responsibilities in a country?
Citizenship
What does taking part in things that impact your neighbourhood, town, city, province, or country mean?
Civic participation
The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning what?
Power of the People
What principle means everyone must follow the same laws, including government leaders?
Equality
In what type of government does one leader have total control?
Dictatorship
What are things you are legally entitled to called?
Rights
Name three ways citizens can participate in their community besides voting.
Volunteering, attending government meetings, signing petitions, peaceful demonstrations, or contacting officials.
What are the four pillars of democracy?
freedom, equality, representation, and justice?
What pillar means citizens choose leaders to speak and make decisions for them?
Representation
In what type of government does a small group of people hold power?
Oligarchy
What are duties or obligations that citizens are expected to fulfill called?
Responsibilities
What is it called when someone is treated unfairly because of who they are or what they look like?
Discrimination
In what type of democracy do citizens vote for leaders to make decisions on their behalf?
representative democracy
What principle means everyone should be treated fairly under the law?
Justice
In what type of government may people be punished for speaking out against the leader?
Dictatorship
What is the process through which someone who was not born in Canada can become a Canadian citizen?
Naturalization
Why is discrimination a problem in a democracy?
Because it prevents people from having equal rights, fair treatment, and a voice in decisions.
Why is democracy important to our quality of life?
Because we can choose leaders who make decisions that affect our lives and communities.
What democratic principle means the choice of most people is followed while protecting the rights of those who disagree?
Majority rule
A country is controlled by a small group of wealthy families, and regular citizens have little influence. What type of government is this?
Oligarchy
Name three responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
Paying taxes, following laws, and contributing to the community.
A group of citizens wants to change an unfair community rule. Name two peaceful ways they could try to make that change happen.
Organizing a petition, contacting elected officials, attending government meetings, or participating in a peaceful demonstration.