Canadian Identity
What is the common good?
an idea that benefits and is shared by all members of a given community
What is politics?
the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups of political power.
What is information pollution
the contamination of information supply with irrelevant, and low-value information.
What is a treaty?
a formal agreement between two or more countries or groups
name the levels of government
- municipal
- provincial
- federal
What is a value?
someone's personal beliefs, and principals that guides someone's thoughts, actions, and behaviours.
what is a Democracy / democratic system?
In democratic systems citizens have a voice in making political decisions.
What is misinformation?
when someone shares something thinking it's true but isn't
Who created RED dress Day?
Jamie Black
What is a political party?
a group of people who band together to gain and wield political power
What is individual Identity?
Characteristics, experiences, and values that define an individual.
Define Rights and responsibilities
Rights: A right is a choice to make your own opinion and entitlement to things
Responsibilities: . Responsibilities are duties or something an individual should do.
What is disinfromation?
when someone shares something knowing it isn't true
What is the meaning of the Two Row Wampum belt?
Peace, friendship, and respect
Name the 3 branches of government
- legislative
- executive
- judaical
what is Intersectionality?
how an individuals identity is shaped by multiple factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and class.
what is the inquiry process?
A way of gathering information to make your own informed decision
What is a conspiracy theory?
A belief that a secret, powerful group of people is causing major news events
What are the 3 main indigenous groups in Canada?
- First Nations
- Metis
- Inuit
What is a political platform?
a political platform is a formal list of major objective that are backed by a political party or individual
What is Canadian Identity?
The Characteristics value, and culture that defines what it means to be Canadian
Name 2 of the 4 political thinking concepts
- political significance
- objective and results
- stability and change
- political perspective
what is the difference between vertical and lateral reading?
vertical reading is only using one website for information.
lateral reading is when you use multiple websites to find information
What indegenous group was involved in the Lobstery Fishery Dispute?
Mi'kmaq
What is the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms?