Levels of Government
Name the three levels of government in Canada.
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
Define democracy.
A system where citizens have a voice in decision-making.
Name one responsibility of a Canadian citizen.
Obey laws, vote, respect others, stay informed, contribute to community.
Name the ancient Greek city-state known for direct democracy.
Athens
A citizen votes in an election. What democratic principle is being demonstrated?
Citizen participation.
Name three responsibilities of municipal governments.
Snow removal, garbage collection, roads, recreation facilities, libraries, public transit (any 3)
Explain what consensus means.
A decision reached through agreement of all members.
Name one right protected by the Charter.
Freedom of expression, religion, peaceful assembly, mobility rights, etc.
Describe direct democracy.
Citizens vote directly on decisions.
A town creates a rule about where people can park. What is this rule called?
A bylaw.
Name three responsibilities of provincial governments.
Education, health care, natural resources, provincial parks, highways (any 3)
Name two ways citizens can participate in democracy.
Voting, contacting elected officials, volunteering, attending meetings, petitions (any 2)
Explain the difference between a right and a responsibility.
Rights are freedoms people are entitled to; responsibilities are duties people should fulfill.
Describe representative democracy.
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
A group of citizens gathers signatures to change a local issue. What democratic action are they using?
A petition
Name three responsibilities of the federal government.
National defence, immigration, trade, currency, foreign affairs, postal service (any 3)
Describe one advantage of using consensus.
Everyone has a voice, decisions have broader support, encourages cooperation.
Describe one way students can be active citizens.
Volunteering, helping at school, fundraising, community service, etc.
How did the Haudenosaunee Confederacy make many important decisions?
Through consensus.
A student wants to express an opinion about a school issue respectfully. Which Charter freedom supports this?
Freedom of expression.
A new hospital is being built in Alberta. Which level of government would be most responsible and why?
Provincial government because health care is a provincial responsibility.
Compare consensus decision-making and majority rule.
Consensus requires agreement of everyone; majority rule requires more than half to agree.
Why are informed citizens important in a democracy?
They make informed decisions and participate effectively in government.
Identify one similarity between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and modern Canadian democracy.
Citizen participation, representation, decision-making for the community, leadership structures.
A city wants to build a new sports complex. Name two ways citizens could influence the decision.
Attend council meetings, contact councillors, complete surveys, petitions, public consultations (any 2).