D is for Democracy
In a democracy, citizens have a voice in decision making. This is accomplished by voting for _________________.
representatives
The four Fundamental Freedoms are...
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Being able to vote for leaders in an election or run for office.
Democratic Rights
Responsibilities are...
duties or obligations that citizens are expected to fulfill to support and sustain their community and government.
To become a citizen, you need to be a permanent resident, have lived in Canada for at least 3 of the last 5 years, be up-to-date on taxes, show the ability to speak English or French, and take a test.
Naturalization
A group of students is chosen to represent the class in planning a field trip, gathering input from classmates, and making final decisions. This is an example of which type of democracy?
Representative
The Okotoks town council recently decided to build a new skate park. They surveyed citizens on where the skate park should be built and will provide an update at the next City Council meeting. This is an example of which principle of democracy?
Representation
Paisley traveled to Mexico with her family. On the way home, she was not allowed to come back in to Canada. Which one of her rights was denied?
Mobility Rights
Attending a town council meeting is an example of ________________ civic participation.
Formal
Our rights and freedoms are _____________ in the _______________________________.
entrenched; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
In a democracy, the government is _______________ to the people and their decisions should reflect what the voters want.
accountable
Recently, there has been an increased amount of vandalism in Okotoks. Many local signs have been tagged with graffiti. The RCMP caught one of the suspects on camera and are working to arrest them later this week. This is an example of which principle of democracy?
Justice
Pierre recently moved to Alberta from Quebec. He was excited to go to school, but noticed there were no French speaking schools in his community. Which one of his rights was denied?
Minority Language Education Rights
This is a type of informal civic participation where citizens make a difference in their community by participating on community service projects or helping local organizations.
Volunteering
These rights extend to the Metis regions across Canada to ensure they maintain their linguistic and cultural identity.
Collective Rights
The class holds a meeting where every student can propose and vote on rules they want to implement in the classroom. This is an example of which type of democracy?
direct
Freedom is...
the right to think, speak, and act as one wishes within reasonable limits.
Ms. Etheredge was pulled over for speeding. When she asked the officer why he pulled her over, he refused to tell her. Which one of her rights was being denied?
Legal Rights
Andrea noticed that many of the elderly residents at her mom's work did not receive any letters or visits from friends or family. She decided to create a pen pal program where grade 6 students could write to the elderly residents. Andrea brought the idea forward to her teacher and they decided to start the program soon. This is an example of...
active citizenship
True or False: By 1918 all women in Canada were allowed to vote in federal elections.
False
A con of _____________________ democracy is that elected officials might make decisions that are influenced by groups who have strong opinions or money.
representative
Santiago moved to Canada for work so that he could support his family. He felt safe moving to Canada because he knew he could practice his own religion and speak his native language. This is an example of which principle of democracy?
Equality Under the Law
Oksana opened a Ukrainian bakery in her neighborhood. She came to work one morning and noticed someone had spray painted "no more immigrants" on the front window.
What is this an example of? AND which right protects Oksana from this behavior?
discrimination and Equality Rights
Purchasing solar panels is a great way to conserve energy and save money. The government gives money back to those who invest in solar energy. This is an example of...
protecting the environment
In this political system, the leader takes control of a country by force and makes all of the government decisions.
Dictatorship