Rights & Freedoms
True or False: with each right we have, we also have responsibilities.
True
This group of people works to make sure that laws are followed and justice is served.
Who are the police or judges?
Equality means that everyone should have the same chance to go to school and get this.
What is an education?
A representative must listen to the concerns of these people, who are the ones that elected them.
Who are citizens or voters?
This value means treating everyone with fairness, no matter their background or beliefs.
What is the fair and equal treatment of all?
This right allows you to practice any religion or no religion at all.
What is the freedom of religion?
When someone’s rights are respected and they are treated fairly, we say they have received this.
What is justice?
This word means giving people the same access to opportunities and resources, so everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
What is equality?
This is the process where citizens choose their representatives through voting.
What are elections?
This value focuses on solving disagreements through talking, not fighting.
What is a belief in solving differences in a peaceful way?
This freedom allows you to share news and information through newspapers, TV, or the internet.
What is the freedom of the press?
In a fair society, everyone should have equal opportunities, rights, and responsibilities. This is known as the idea of __________.
What is fairness?
This type of equality means that both boys and girls have the same chances to succeed and be treated fairly.
What is gender equality?
In a democracy, people vote for representatives to ensure their __________ are heard and considered.
What are opinions or voices?
When someone respects different opinions and ideas, they show this value.
What is a respectful or sensitive attitude toward others?
This right allows you to express your thoughts and opinions freely, in speech or writing.
What is the freedom of expression?
Justice means that everyone should be treated this way, regardless of their race, gender, or background.
What is equally?
When people of all races are given the same opportunities to work and live, it is an example of this kind of equality.
What is racial equality?
In a democracy, citizens choose these people to speak and make decisions on their behalf.
Who are representatives?
This value involves talking about different opinions and finding a middle ground that everyone can agree on.
What is discussion and compromise?
This document is part of the Canadian Constitution and guarantees fundamental freedoms like freedom of speech and freedom of religion
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
DAILY DOUBLE
When a decision is made in a fair way, based on facts and not on personal feelings, it is considered this.
Daily Double
This term describes making sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in school and work.
When we vote should it be a secret vote or should we tell our friends to be sure they vote the way we did?
Secret vote
This value encourages people to appreciate and celebrate differences in culture, language, and beliefs.
What is support for diversity?