The Four Pillars of Democracy
This pillar of democracy means that people choose leaders to speak and make decisions for them
Representation
The full name of this Canadian document lists the rights and freedoms of all citizens.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Rights that belong to one person, such as choosing what you believe, are called this.
Individual rights
The treaty was signed between New France and First Nations groups in which year?
1701
The person who leads the Alberta government.
Premier
A proposed law is called this before it is passed.
What is a bill?
This level of government is responsible for national defence and foreign relations.
Federal
To vote in an election, you must be older than...
18 years
This pillar focuses on fairness and making sure laws are applied equally to everyone.
Justice
This fundamental freedom allows you to share your opinions without being punished by the government.
Freedom of Expression
What is the exception to this?
Rights that belong to a group of people, such as language or cultural protections, are called this.
Collective Rights
The treaty was created mainly to end conflict and promote this between groups.
Peace
The group of elected representatives who debate and pass laws in Alberta.
What is the Legislative Assembly of Alberta?
What must the Lieutenant Governor do after a bill is passed for it to become law?
What is give Royal Assent?
This level of government is responsible for education and health care.
Provincial
The area that an MLA represents in the election is called this.
Constituency or riding
This pillar means people have the right to express their opinions, beliefs, and ideas.
Freedom
This right protects people from being treated unfairly based on race, religion, or gender.
Equality Rights
A First Nations groupis able to go fishing for food without a licence. This right is a type of...
Collective right
Name one group that took part in the treaty.
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or the French or Algonquin or Huron-Wendat?
The representative of the King in Alberta.
Lieutenant Governor
Why do MLAs debate bills before voting on them?
To discuss ideas, represent their citizens’ views, and improve the law.
This level of government takes care of services like garbage collection and community parks.
Municipal
This is the person who wants to be elected to represent a riding in the Legislative Assembly.
Candidate
This pillar ensures that people have equal access to opportunities, services, and participation in society.
Equity
A student starts a peaceful protest at the city hall about recycling. Which Charter fundamental freedom is being used?
Freedom of association / freedom of peaceful assembly
A student wants to wear a cultural symbol at school, even though others do not. Which type of right is being shown?
Individual Rights / Freedom of Expression
How did this treaty help trade in New France?
It created peaceful relationships that allowed safer and more open trading between groups.
The term MLA means...
Member of Legislative Assembly
This stage of the lawmaking process has MLAs make changes to the law before the third reading.
Committee of the Whole
A new law about passports and citizenship is being created. Which level of government is responsible?
Federal
What happens on election day that allows citizens to take part in representation?
Voters cast their ballots to choose the candidate they want to represent them as MLA.
A city holds an election to choose a mayor instead of having one appointed by the government. Which pillar of democracy is being demonstrated?
Representation
Why does the Charter protect both individual rights and collective rights in a democracy?
To make sure individuals are treated fairly while also protecting the rights and identities of groups in society who may be disadvantaged.
Why can individual rights sometimes be limited in a democracy?
To protect the safety, rights, and freedoms of others or the common good of society.
When you begin to infringe upon the rights of someone else, then your rights end there.
Why is the La Grande Paix de Montreal important when learning about collective rights today?
It shows early agreements that respected the rights and relationships of different groups working together.
It was one of the first examples of diplomacy.
What is the difference between an MLA and a cabinet minister in Alberta’s government?
An MLA is an elected representative who speaks for people in their area in the Legislative Assembly, while a cabinet minister is an MLA chosen by the Premier to be in charge of a government department and help make major decisions for the province.
List the FIVE stages (in order) of a law being made and debated in the Legislative Assembly.
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee of the Whole
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Why is it important that responsibilities are divided between federal, provincial, and municipal governments?
So each level can focus on specific areas, share power, and better meet the needs of people at local, provincial, and national levels. The needs of people in different places are different.
How does a provincial election support the four pillars of democracy?
It supports representation by letting people choose leaders, justice and equity by giving eligible citizens an equal vote, and freedoms and rights by allowing people to express their political choices.