Vocabulary
What is the word for: the basic 'rule book' of Canada?
Constitution
What are the 4 pillars of democracy?
Freedom, equity, justice, representation
The Prime Minister leads which level of government?
Federal
Provide an example of a democratic country that is NOT Canada.
Eg. US, etc.
What is the word for: a government ruling according to the wishes of the majority of the people?
Democracy
List 3 requirements a person must meet to become a Canadian citizen.
Eg. be over 18, speak English or French, take citizenship classes, live in Canada for at least 3 years, pass the citizenship test, etc.
Which level of government takes care of education and health care?
Is this an example of a fact or an opinion?
The most interesting part about grade 6 social is learning about ancient Athens.
Opinion.
What is the word for: a group of people who have the same interests or culture, or share the same rules and laws?
Society
List 3 rights of Canadian citizens.
Eg. right to learn in English or French, right to live/work anywhere in Canada, right to an opinion, right to a fair trial, etc.
Why do people in society need rules?
Eg. To help people get along, to guide them how to act with each other, and to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
What is the definition of an 'issue'? Provide an example of a current issue in society.
Examples: abortion, Israeli-Palestine war, Russia-Ukraine war, cellphones in school, etc.
Explain the difference between an opinion and a fact.
An opinion is a belief based on your own judgement rather than on knowledge. A fact is anything that can be proven to be true or to have actually happened.
List 4 responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
Eg. responsibility to: respect others and treat them fairly, care for Canada's environment and heritage, vote in elections, obey the laws of the country, inform the government of our opinions on issues, participate in/contribute to the community, etc.
What Canadian document protects our basic freedoms?
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Provide an example of an opinion and a fact about a current issue in our class.
Example opinion: we should get a new seating plan.
Example fact: the teacher makes the seating plan.
What is a perspective?
A point of view; side; stance; position; about a certain issue
List 3 responsibilities of the government.
Eg. maintain roads, provide services such as schools and hospitals, protect our rights and freedoms, leadership of the country, listen to the opinions of citizens, etc.
Why is it important for citizens and the government to work together?
Because the government makes decisions that affect all the people in the country/province/municipality so it should listen to the people. The people should express their opinions so the government knows what they think. Both sides should be INFORMED about current issues so they know what's important and if there's something that should be changed.
Give an example of a way that YOU contribute to society.