Vocabulary
Everyone is treated the same way and gets the same things.
Equality
These are the four pillars of democracy.
Justice, Equity, Freedoms, and Representation
True or False: Canadians do NOT consider the fair and equal treatment of all to be an important value.
False! Fair and equal treatment is an important Canadian value and and important characteristic of democracy.
The most important right/responsibility a citizen has.
Right to vote
What do governments do to rights and freedoms?
They protect them!
A type of decision making where everyone has to agree.
Consensus
Fair treatment of individuals and groups, without discrimination. Consequences for rule breaking are fair.
Justice
The name of the democracy where citizens elect people to represent them in the government.
Representative Democracy
Right or responsibility: Being free from discrimination based on race, gender, ability, etc. Being treated fairly and equally.
Right! (OR Freedom)
Governments provide __________ such as transportation, roads, police services, and health care.
Services
One agreed upon person makes the decision for the group. Someone who is voted into government by the people to represent them.
Representative
Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life. Everyone has what they need to be successful.
Equity
All voters come together to vote directly on laws and decisions. Also called a referendum.
Direct democracy
Responsibility
How do governments provide leadership?
Make decisions on things such as the environment, relationships with other countries, and making laws.
Things you believe are important for how you work and live. Principles about how people should act and be treated.
Values
People have the right to speak and think as they wish. People can choose what they want without fear.
Freedoms
Canada uses this type of democracy.
Representative democracy
True or False: Rights are protected by law.
True!
True or false: You can participate in democracy, even when you are in grade 6!
True! (You can speak up when you see unfair treatment, help others, clean up the community, share your ideas...)
A type of government run by the people.
Democracy
Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens.
Representation
This democratic value means that everyone goes along with the choice of 51% (or the majority) of the members.
Majority Rule
Why are responsibilities important in a democratic society?
Answers will vary.
Other than voting, how can you participate in democracy?
Answers will vary