Democratic Pillars
The four pillars of democracy are (in no particular order)
Justice, Equity, Representation, Freedom
The freedom of association, freedom of religion, freedom of thought and expression, and the freedom of the press are all our:
Fundamental freedoms
This type of government is based on the idea that power belongs to the people, and citizens have a role in decision-making.
Democracy
This is a basic freedom or privilege granted by law that citizens are allowed to have
Right
This term refers to the shared identity of a group of people, usually due to common language, culture, or interests.
Collective Identity
The FAIR treatment of groups and individuals
Justice
You cannot be treated unfairly for many reasons, including your race, background, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical ability
Equality Rights
This is the opposite of Representative Democracy, where citizens vote directly on laws or issues.
Direct Democracy
Citizens have this duty or obligation to help maintain a healthy and functioning society.
Responsibility
These are rights guaranteed to specific groups in Canada, often for historical or constitutional reasons.
Collective Rights
Individuals and groups have the same OPPORTUNITIES in life
Equity
Canadian citizens have the responsibility to obey the laws. What rights, as stated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, correspond with this responsibility?
Legal Rights
This phrase refers to the concept that government is "of the people, by the people, for the people."
Democracy
The right to free speech is an example of this, a fundamental entitlement under democracy.
Right
The people who are affected by or have an interest in a situation or decision are referred to as this.
Stakeholder
People have the right to think and speak as they wish
Freedom
The right to vote, and the right to run for office in the government are both referred to in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as
Democratic Rights
In this system, citizens do not directly vote on laws but choose representatives to make decisions for them.
Representative Democracy
This responsibility requires citizens to participate in activities such as voting or jury duty to help maintain the democratic process.
Responsibility
This term refers to the ability to look at events or ideas from various viewpoints.
Perspective
Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens
Representation
The right to live and work in any province or territory in Canada and leave and come back to Canada when you want
Mobility Rights
This key aspect of democracy ensures citizens have a voice in the decision-making process, either directly or through elected representatives.
Representation
This document guarantees citizens a list of rights and outlines the responsibilities that come with living in a democratic society.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This term describes rights that are assigned to specific groups, like Indigenous peoples in Canada, to protect their interests.
Collective Rights