Democracy and not democracy
What is a democracy
A form of government where the people have the power
How do citizens contribute to democracy?
Voting and staying informed
Who is the head of state of Canada?
The King
What type of government is responsible for cities/towns?
Municipal
What is rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law, even leaders
What are the two types of democracy?
Representative and Direct
What are the responsibilities of citizens?
Paying taxes: Contributing financially to the country's infrastructure and services.
Following laws: Abiding by the legal system to ensure safety and order.
Contributing to the community: Volunteering, helping neighbours, and participating in
community activities.
Who is the Prime Minister and what party does he belong to?
Mark Carney, Liberal Party
What type of government is responsible for highways, education and healthcare?
Provincial
What is societal change?
happens when societies undergo significant shifts in how they live, work, and interact. Various factors drive these changes, often working together to create new ways of life.
A form of government where there is one leader with total authority. The leader usual limits citizens rights.
Dictatorship
A system where citizens vote directly on specific issues or laws is called what?
A referendum
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Canada's formal declaration or list of the most important civil liberties and legal protections
What is societal change?
Societal change happens when societies undergo significant shifts in how they live, work, and interact.
What is the magna carta?
A document signed by King John that limited his powers and protected the rights of the barons.
This was the first time in England that a king’s power was legally restricted by his subjects.
A form of government where power rests with a small group of powerful people
Oligarchy
What can you do as a Canadian citizen? 4 things
You can vote
Work in Canada
Travel easily within Canada
Get free healthcare
What two freedoms from the Charter have we talked about in class?
The freedom to move around and live within Canada
The freedom of religion, thought, and expression
the Dust Bowl of the 1930s forced many families in
North America to move because of severe dust storms and failed crops is an example of what type of societal change?
Environmental
What is the habeus corpus act?
An act passed by English parliament in 1679 that was designed to prevent unlawful imprisonment by ensuring that anyone detained had the right to appear before a judge, challenge imprisonment, and had to actually be charged to be detained.
What are the four pillars of democracy? Hint- it is an acronym
Justice Equity Freedom and Representation
What is the criteria to become a Canadian citizen?
Pay taxes for at least 3 years
Speak English or French
Pass a citizenship test
Be a resident in Canada for at least 3 years
What are some Charter rights we have talked about in class?
The right to be treated equally
The right to speak English or French
The right to be protected under the law
The right to vote
What are three other factors for societal change?
Individuals/groups, ideas, Migration, Innovation
What are the three key provisions of the Bill of Rights?
Free elections
Free Speech in Parliament
Limitations on the Monarchy