Civic Engagement
This civic action involves choosing not to buy certain products.
What is boycotting
This document protects fundamental freedoms in Canada.
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This side of the spectrum supports social equality and government intervention.
What is the left?
The minimum age to vote in Canadian federal elections.
What is 18?
This level of government handles national defense and immigration.
What is the federal government?
This is the opposite of a boycott, supporting ethical companies.
What is buycotting
The freedom to express opinions without censorship.
What is freedom of expression?
A belief in tradition, free markets, and limited government.
What is conservatism?
The electoral system used in Canada.
What is first-past-the-post?
The two chambers of Canada's Parliament.
What are the House of Commons and the Senate?
This international organization promotes peace and cooperation.
What is the United Nations
The right to vote is an example of this type of right.
What is a democratic right?
This ideology supports public ownership and wealth redistribution.
What is socialism?
These people represent citizens in the House of Commons.
Who are Members of Parliament (MPs)?
This person represents the monarch in Canada.
Who is the Governor General?
This type of media can influence public opinion and elections.
What is biased media
This right protects against discrimination.
What is equality rights?
This side of the spectrum favors individual freedom and private enterprise.
What is the right?
This term describes the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.
What are democratic responsibilities?
This is the process by which a bill becomes law.
What is the legislative process?
Citizens can influence government decisions through these actions besides voting.
What are protesting, boycotting, and buycotting
The Charter is part of this larger legal document.
What is the Constitution?
A party that supports environmental protection and social justice is likely on this side.
What is the left?
These groups compete in elections with different platforms.
What are political parties?
This leader is the head of the federal government.
Who is the Prime Minister?