Definitions
What is representative democracy?
What does Representation mean?
Elected representatives act on behalf of their citizens.
What are the three documents called that had the most significant advancement on Canadian democracy?
1. The Bill of Rights
2. The Magna Carta
3. The Habeas Corpus Act
What is the legal voting age in Canada?
18
What are official language rights?
English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and government of Canad
What is democracy?
Everyone gets a voice in how their government should be ran.
What are the 4 principles of democracy?
1. Freedoms
2. Representation
3. Equity
4. Justice
What is the Bill of Rights?
In 1689 this document was crucial in limiting the powers of the monarchy (king and queen) and formalizing the rights of parliament and citizens.
What are 3 responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen?
1. Paying taxes
2. Following the law
3. Contributing to the community
What are mobility rights?
Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada.
What is direct democracy?
Every citizen votes on important decisions directly.
What does Freedoms mean?
Everyone has the right to think and speak as they wish.
Which document was created in 1215 and was created because the citizens were unhappy that they had to follow all the rules but their king did not, so they made the king sign the document so that he also had to follow the rules?
The Magna Carta.
What are the steps to becoming a Canadian citizen?
1. Be a permanent resident in Canada for 3 years before applying
2. Speak English or French
3. Pay income tax for the 3 years living in Canada before applying
4. Pass a Canadian citizenship test
What are equality rights?
Every individual is equal by law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, age or mental or physical disability
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Canada has a monarch (king or queen) as the head of state. Canada also has a parliamentary system of government.
What does Justice mean?
Treating individuals and groups of people fairly.
What is the Habeas Corpus Act?
In 1679 this act was designed to prevent unlawful imprisonment by ensuring that anyone detained had the right to appear before a judge.
What is a Canadian citizen?
Someone who was born or permanently lives in Canada after passing a Canadian citizenship test.
What are minority language rights?
People have the right to be educated in one of Canada's official languages.
What is a first-past-the-post electoral system?
Voters elect members of parliament to the House of Commons. The winner of the vote becomes the Prime Minister.
What does Equity mean?
All individuals and groups of people have the same opportunities in life.
Which document do YOU think had the greatest impact on democracy and why? Explain in detail.
Answers will Vary.
Why can Canadian citizens not vote in international elections?
Answers will vary.
What are legal rights?
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security. Everyone has the right not to be wrongfully imprisoned (Habeas Corpus Act).