To do something that benefits society as a whole (benefits more than one person)
100
43- What is the voting age in Canada?
18
100
What are Individual Rights?
Rights given to a individual person
100
Does the term Suffrage only apply to women's struggle to get the vote?
No
100
Can everyone living in Canada vote in an election?
No, they have to be a Canadian citizen
200
Define Equity
Treating people fairly, this one sometimes requires accommodations.
200
Pg 44- What is women's suffrage?
When women got the vote
200
What are Collective Rights?
Collective rights protect individuals who are a part of a particular group (First Nations or Francophone)
200
Was the voting age in Canada ever anything other than 18?
Yes, it was 21 until 1970
200
What is your responsibility as a citizen in a democracy?
To vote and participate
300
Define Equality
Treating people the same regardless of gender, race or religion
300
Pg 45- When did women get the vote?
1918
300
What are Equality Rights?
A Right that says all people must be treated the same regardless of the persons race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, gender, age or physical ability.
300
Before women could vote who was the only group of people that could vote?
White, European Men
300
Define Bias
Having a specific point of view (seeing things from a certain perspective)
400
Define Representive Democracy?
Citizens elect people to represent them in government
400
Pg 38- How often must a government meet?
Federal and Provincial government must meet at least once every 12 months.
400
Pg 34- What is the Official Language of Canada?
French and English
400
What is the punishment in Canada if you do not vote?
Nothing
400
What was the first Charter of Rights and Freedoms called?
Magna Carta
500
Define Rule of Law
Laws apply to everyone equally
500
Pg 38- How often must elections happen?
Federal and Provincial elections must happen at least every five years.
500
This organization helps protect Alberta Metis Collective Rights.
Metis Nation of Alberta Association
500
What is the name of the women who fought to win voting rights for all Canadian women?