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What does "citizen" mean?
An inhabitant of a city, town, or country. Also, a person who is legally entitled to exercise the rights and freedoms of the country in which he or she lives
What is the Canadian Constitution is made up of?
a written constitution, legislation, and an unwritten constitution (rules of common law and conventions).
what is human rights?
Human rights are universal rights, believed to belong justifiably to every person.
what is a treaty
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
what is the difference from rights and freedoms
A freedom is the right to conduct one's affairs without governmental interference. Unlike a right, no one has a duty to oversee or enforce this freedom.
What is Culture?
the arts as well as other expressions of human intelligence seen as a whole.
What are the 3 levels of goverement?
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
define legislation
the law or set of laws made by a government; also the action or process of making laws
What does the design on the Two Row Wampum mean?
Two rivers, side by side
What are the 3 requirements to be eligible to vote in ontario?
Be a Canadian citizen
Be at least 18 years of age
Live in Ontario
What is the common good
Something that is given to benefit most or all of a community
Define democracy
A form of government in which laws are made by a direct vote of the citizens (direct democracy) or by representatives
what is The Royal Proclamation?
Many view the Royal Proclamation as the first legal instrument unilaterally issued by the Crown that recognizes the fundamental rights of First Nations to their lands and resources, and their sovereignty.
Two rivers, side by side meaning
We will travel the river together, side by side, but in our own vessel. Neither of us will make compulsory laws nor interfere in the internal affairs of the other. Neither of us will try to steer the other’s vessel.
who is the prime minister
justin trudeau
What is the term of politics?
the processes involved in running a nation or other region, particularly the arguments or disputes between those in or aspiring to positions of authority.
What is the Conservative Party of Canada
A political party in Canada (sometimes called “the Tories”). It is positioned to the right of centre on the Canadian political spectrum.
what is political equality
Every citizen has the same right to vote and run for office, and to speak on public issues.
example of a treaty
A treaty could be made between two countries to end a war.
What does the federal government do?
This level of government deals with areas of law listed in the Constitution Act, 1867, which generally affect the whole country.
What are the 4 political thinking concepts?
Political Significance
Political Perspective
Objectives + Results
Stability + Change
Define election
The process of choosing a representative by vote
what is a constitution
A set of rules that define the political principles, the institutions, the powers, and the responsibilities of a state.
What are the three distinct Indigenous groups in Canada?
First Nations
Mètis
Inuit
what are the 5 key steps of the inquiry process
Formulate questions
Gather and organize information
Interpret and Analyze
Evaluate and draw conclusions
Communicate