Canadian Identity
Political rights
information
pollution
indigenous Significance
political parties
100

What is the common good?

an idea that benefits and is shared by all members of a given community

100

What is politics?

the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups of political power.

100

What is information pollution

 the contamination of information supply with irrelevant, and low-value information.

100

What is a treaty?

a formal agreement between two or more countries or groups

100

name the levels of government

- municipal 

- provincial 

- federal

200

What is a value?

someone's personal beliefs, and principals that guides someone's thoughts, actions, and behaviours.

200

what is a Democracy / democratic system?

In democratic systems citizens have a voice in making political decisions.

200

What is misinformation?

when someone shares something thinking it's true but isn't

200

Who created RED dress Day?

Jamie Black

200

What is a political party?

a group of people who band together to gain and wield political power

300

What is individual Identity?

Characteristics, experiences, and values that define an individual.

300

Define Rights and responsibilities 

Rights: A right is a choice to make your own opinion and entitlement to things

Responsibilities: . Responsibilities are duties or something an individual should do.

300

What is disinfromation?

when someone shares something knowing it isn't true

300

What is the meaning of the Two Row Wampum belt?

Peace, friendship, and respect

300

Name the 3 branches of government

- legislative

- executive 

- judaical

400

what is Intersectionality?

how an individuals identity is shaped by multiple factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and class.

400

what is the inquiry process?

A way of gathering information to make your own informed decision

400

What is a conspiracy theory? 

A belief that a secret, powerful group of people is causing major news events

400

What are the 3 main indigenous groups in Canada?

- First Nations

- Metis 

- Inuit

400

What is a political platform?

a political platform is a formal list of major objective that are backed by a political party or individual 

500

What is Canadian Identity? 

The Characteristics value, and culture that defines what it means to be Canadian

500

Name 2 of the 4 political thinking concepts 

- political significance 

- objective and results 

- stability and change

- political perspective

500

what is the difference between vertical and lateral reading?

vertical reading is only using one website for information. 

lateral reading is when you use multiple websites to find information

500

What indegenous group was involved in the Lobstery Fishery Dispute?

Mi'kmaq 

500

What is the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms?

it protects basic rights and freedoms that are essential to keeping Canada a free and democratic society