Democratic Pillars
Local and Provincial Government
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Historical Models
Bowl of Party Mix
100
The four pillars of democracy are (in no particular order)
Justice, Equity, Representation, Freedom
100
An MLA represents their local are, which is also known as a ______________.
Constituency
100
The freedom of association, freedom of religion, freedom of thought and expression, and the freedom of the press are all our:
Fundamental freedoms
100
Ancient Athens' government functioned as a _________.
Democracy.
100
Give an example of collective rights
200
When people are treated fairly, but also pay for their crimes.
Justice
200
Public transit, fire protection, waste disposal, animal control, and libraries are all examples of services provided by which level of government?
Local (municipal)
200
Aboriginal and Language rights both protect minority groups of people. They are referred to as:
Collective Rights
200
The social structure of Ancient Athens categorized people into 3 groups. They were:
Citizens, metics, and slaves
200
What is this called? 
A Wampum belt
300
When everyone is given what they need.
Equity
300
A law passed by a local government is called a
Bylaw
300
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
300
What was the group of voters in Ancient Athens called?
the assembly.
300
Name 3 things that a local government may use tax dollars for.
400
People have the right to think and speak as they wish.
Freedom
400
This is an elected representative at the provincial level government (MLA) who is ALSO in charge of a provincial government department.
Cabinet Minister
400
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
400
The Iroquois Confederacy used _________ to make decisions.
consensus.
400
In the Iroquois Confederacy, the Mohawk and Seneca were referred to as the ________ and the Oneida and Cayuga were referred to as the ___________
Older Brothers; Younger Brothers
500
Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens.
Representation
500
Healthcare, education, sustainable resources, agriculture and food, and energy are all examples of services provided by which level of government?
Provincial
500
It is their job to INTERPRET (explain or make sense of) the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to ensure that all laws comply with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Supreme Court of Canada
500
Nations were split up into different councils to make decisions. These councils reported back to Clan Mothers, who then advised their _______.
Hoyaneh
500
This is a person who serves on a school board. They are responsible for making sure provincial curriculum is taught, listening to people’s concerns, and making rules and policies for schools.
Trustee