Rights and Responsibilities
As citizens, we should always obey ....
We have the right to say anything we want. This is called ______________.
freedom of speech
rule by the people
Name a responsibility of the municipal government.
Name a responsibility of the provincial government.
Answers will vary
All children in Canada have the right to ....
A free education
We have the right to believe in anything we want. This is called freedom of _______.
Freedom of religion
What is a direct democracy?
every citizen gets to vote on important decisions
Every city has the same bylaws. True or false?
False. Each city has their own bylaws.
Who is the current leader of the provincial government?
Premier Doug Ford
In your own words, describe the difference between a RIGHT and a RESPONSIBILITY
a right is a freedom that is protected for citizens
a responsibility is a duty that you should do
Freedom of movement
What is a representative democracy?
people elect representatives to run the government for us
Who are the people who work in the municipal government that help make and decide on bylaws?
City councillors
Which area does the provincial government spend the most amount of money in?
Healthcare
Canada is a democracy. In order to make sure this is done properly, all citizens should ....
vote in elections
When you turn 18, you have the right to ______.
Right to vote.
What is a reeve?
the leader of a rural local government
Name 2 ways that municipal governments collect taxes
propert tax
user fees
parking tickets
money from other levels of government
The people elected in the provincial government are called _______?
MPP's Members of Provincial Parliament
Name two RIGHTS and two RESPONSIBILITIES that you have at school.
Answers may vary.
Describe why the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is so important.
It is a legal document that protects citizens. All laws made should keep in mind all the rights and freedoms and not go against any of them.
What is a bylaw?
Name the 4 types of municipal government and tell us which type would the Region of Peel go under.
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
Region of Peel - Urban
What kind of decisions does the provincial government make in regards to education?
- design the curriculum
- provide supplies for students
- give money to school boards
- certify teachers to work