Let's Get Political
There was this type of election in the Fall of 2024.
What is a Provincial Election
This is the highest court in Canada, where final decisions on legal disputes are made
What is the supreme court
This type of citizen focuses on individual actions and behaviours that contribute to society in responsible and ethical ways.
What is a personally responsible citizen
The name of this Charter came into effect in April 1982
What is the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
Ms. McCurdy coaches these sports at SSHS
What are soccer and basketball
Name the 5 political parties in Canada who currently have seats in the House of Commons.
What are the Conservative, Liberal, Green, NDP, and Bloc Québecois
In Canada, judges must remain THIS to ensure fair decisions, meaning they don’t take sides.
What is impartial
This type of citizen is someone who actively engages in civic and political life to contribute to and improve their community
What is a participatory citizen
Restrictions are often placed on this freedom that can incites violence, promotes hate, spreads misinformation, or poses a threat to national security.
What is freedom of speech
Ms. McCurdy went to this high school
What is SSHS
On the Canadian Political Spectrum, this political party is furthest to the left.
What is the NDP Party
This level of court handles serious criminal cases like murder and major civil disputes.
What is a provincial or territorial superior court
Writing WHAT to elected officials or participating in peaceful protests are examples of advocacy.
This section of the Charter guarantees fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, religion, and peaceful assembly.
What is Section 2
Ms. McCurdy carpools to school with this teacher
Who is Mrs. Clarke
This is the number of seats in the House of Commons
What is 338
These people decide whether someone is guilty or not guilty in a jury trial.
Who are the jurors
Doing THIS in and election is one of the most important ways to participate in Canadian democracy
What is voting
The Charter protects these rights that allow citizens to vote and run for political office.
What are democratic rights
Ms. McCurdy teaches these other subjects this semester
What are English and Phys Ed
This person and party won the New Brunswick Provincial Election in the Fall of 2024
Who is Susan Holt and the Liberal Party
This person/position resides over the Supreme Court of Canada
Who is the Chief Justice
Volunteering in your community to help others is an example of contributing to this.
What is the common good
This section ensures that individuals have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.
What is Section 11
This is the name of Ms. McCurdy's dog
What is Luna