Civics 1
Civics 2
Civics 3
Civics 4
Civics 5
100
What is the term to describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship?
Civics
100
A teacher/principal of a school is allowed to search a student and his/her belongings because…
They have a suspicion of danger to the school and/or the students
100
This type of government is ruled by one person - often a military figure?
Dictatorship
100
What type of government is Canada?
DEMOCRACY/CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
100
Who were not considered citizens in Greece's democracy?
Women, Slaves
200
What do you call a person who belongs to a nation who has rights, duties, and responsibilities?
Citizen
200
What are two instances where a police officer can search you?
(Two of these three) a) Search Warrant b) Arrest c) Reasonable cause
200
This type of government is ruled by a hereditary royal
Monarchy
200
Identify two obstacles to Democracy
Can't satisfy everyone. Majority control. No term limits (in some cases). Etc. Answers will vary
200
Which section of the Charter protects people from various types of discrimination?
Section 4 - Equality Rights
300
What do you call a group of people who make laws that are enforced to guide the affairs of a community?
Government
300
When is it legal to detain people who aren’t suspected of committing a crime?
Highway spot checks, suspicion of DUI
300
This type of government is ruled by a Royal leader whose powers are limited by a constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
300
What is Canada’s document that outlines Canadians’ basic rights and responsibilities?
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
300
Is voting mandatory in Canada?
No
400
Does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms have reasonable limits to freedoms and rights?
Yes
400
Identify three qualities of a good citizen
Answers will vary
400
This type of government is ruled by a religious leader
Theocracy
400
A fundamental element of democracy is when people vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf. What is this process called?
Election
400
What two elements must be present to convict someone of a crime?
Actus Reus, Mens Rea
500
Which document determines how young lawbreakers are treated?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
500
What type of society has an absence of government?
Anarchy
500
This type of government is ruled by elite individuals or groups
Oligarchy
500
Which country had the first democracy?
(Ancient) Greece
500
Name and explain 2 of the 3 types of offences:
INDICTABLE: SERIOUS OFFENCES SUMMARY: MINOR OFFENCES HYBRID: CROWN CHOOSES IF INDICTABLE OR SUMMARY
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