Rules
True or False: People in a society have different rules depending on how much money they have.
False-in a society people share the same government and the same rules and laws.
If Mr. J wants to go to subway for supper and Mrs J. wants to go to MacDonalds, what is it called when the decide on a settlement that satisfies both of them.
Compromise
"I believe that teachers should get free pizza from Mr. Gillis every Friday" is an example of a?
Opinion
Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles of democracy
A. Justice
B.Equality
C.Freedom
D.Representation
B. Equality
Pillar 2 is equity. How is equity different than equality?
True or False: Someone in Canada accused of a crime is guilty until proven innocent.
False they are innocent until proven guilty.
Which of these is the "supreme law of the land" that outlines the government structure in Canada
A. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
B. Justice
C. Constitution
D. Supreme Court Book of Laws
C. Constitution
True or False: People who move to Canada become Canadian citizens after 2 years of living in Canada and Getting a job.
False-They must still apply and be approved
After you identify the issue that concerns you, what is the next step for getting involved?
A. Find out who supports you
B. Research your concern
C. Create a Plan
D. Take action
Step 2 Research your concern. What are the different points of view?
Majority Rule
What percentage is needed in a vote to be a majority
51%
The form of Democracy in Canada is
A. Direct Democracy
B. Indirect Democracy
C. Representative Democracy
D. Voting Democracy
C. Representative Democracy
Who makes decisions about rules/laws in Canada
A. Police
B. Elected Judges
C. Elected Government Representatives
D. The President
C. Elected Government Representatives
Police Enforce Laws
Judges interpret the laws to provide appropriate justice.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a Canadian Citizen
A. Voting
B. Inform the government of what they want and need
C. Volunteering for a community organization
D. Speaking out against discrimination
C. Volunteering
People in Canada having the right to speak and think as they wish are examples of what?
Freedoms
The Definition of Values in a democracy is
A. How polite you are to others
B. The Laws of a country
C. The principles about how people should act
D. A really good deal at McDonalds
C. The Principles about how people should act
Values are also standards for what we consider important and justice.
Family, Fairness, Equity, Peace
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the government in Canada?
A. Equally funding each city
B. Creating and enforcing laws
C. Protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens
D. A. Providing public services such as healthcare and education
A. governments do not fund every city equally. Funding depends on population size, needs, and provincial/municipal responsibilities.
Which of the following is not a way to try and change a rule that you think is unfair.
A. Protest
B. Create a petition and get people to sign it
C. Email your elected officials
D. Complain on social media
D.
D. Complain on social media
When becoming Canadian Citizens, people must take a _______
Oath of Citizenship
What does the following statement represent? "After six years of uniforms, the school’s image improved. Before 1992, only 33 percent of students passed the final exams. By 1997, 64 percent of students passed"
A fact-these are real collectable data, not just opinion.
True or False, in Canadian democracy, anyone who is over the age of 18 Canada Can Vote?
False, they must be over 18 AND a Canadian Citizen
In some communities in Alberta the government imposed curfew for those ____ years old and under
16 Years old
Which of the following is a purpose of laws in Canada?
A. To punish people for making mistakes
B. To keep order and protect people
C. To limit everyone’s fun
D. To help the government officials get rich
B.To keep order and protect people
At what age can people coming to Canada become Canadian Citizens
There is no minimum age.
Where did the basic ideas of democracy come from?
A. Greece
B. England
C.USA
D. The Iroquois Confederacy
A. Greece.
The city of Chestermere is an example of _________ government
Local Government
Name three services the government provides
schools, hospitals, libraries, courts of law, police, public transportation, community centres, and services for seniors.