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Vocabulary
Rights under the Charter
History
100
What is the definition of Suffragettes?
A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
100
The Charter protects all expect those without..
Canadian citizenship
100
Which act did the Canadian Government placed upon the Ukrainian, Italians, and Japanese?
The War Measures Act
200
What is the definition of Prejudice?
Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
200
The ______________ sets out the framework for how Canada is to be governed?
Constitution
200
Which type of ad was potentially banned from T.V. to help prevent kids from bad habits?
Junk Food Ads
300
What is the definition of Constitution?
A special set of laws that establish a framwork of governance.
300
Without democratic rights the government can ban..

1. Elections and become a dictatorship

2. Food

3. Essentials in life

Elections and become a dictatorship
300
Name 1 example of a Labor Union and what happens in them.
Strikes. People fight for justice within their workplace and for notice also.
400
What is the definition of Labor Union?
An organization of workers that acts to protect workers' rights and interests.
400
Why must all the other laws be consistent with the constitution?
Because the constitution is the highest law of Canada.
400
What was the 'cover' name for the club to promote women's suffrage?
The Toronto Women's Literary Club
500
What is the definition of Internment?
Confinement during wartime.
500
Name all of the individual rights under the Charter and give 1 example for each.
Fundamental Rights

• The freedom to express your opinions

• The freedom to choose your own religion

• The freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations

• The freedom to associate with any person or group

Democratic Rights

• The right to vote for members of the House of Commons and of provincial legislatures

• The right to vote for a new government at least every 5 years

Mobility Rights

• The right to move anywhere within Canada and to earn a living there.

• The right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada.

Legal Rights

• The right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence

• The right to be a fair and quick public trial by an impartial court that assumes that you are innocent until proven guilty.

500
Name the 3 rules in the Indian Act.

1. The law required the First Nations must obtain the government permission to wear their traditional clothing.

2. They were banned from celebrating traditional ceremonies.

3. They were unable to participate in political actions.