UN and Global Stuff
Where is the UN headquarters located?
New York City
What is one action a global citizen might take to make the world a better place?
Volunteer - donate - protest - raise awareness
True or False - We have Miranda Rights here in Canada.
False
How many people are on a jury?
12
Name Canada's 5 major political parties.
Bloc Quebecois, New Democratic, Conservative, Liberal, Green
What is the UN? What is one responsibility?
- a world organization that overseas peace and cooperation among countries.
- Human Rights - Aid - Conflict Resolution - peacekeeping
Name a global citizen.
MLK, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson
What are Mens Rea and Actus Reas?
A guilty mind and the act of committing a crime.
Give 2 Judicial Rights that you have here in Canada.
•You have the right to know why you’re arrested
•to speak to a lawyer •to stay silent
•to a fair trial •You are protected from illegal searches •Cannot be held without reason
Free from cruel treatment (torture, excessive force).
Give 2 examples of a Right Wing policy.
Right - less taxes - traditional - less government support - law and order
Give ONE example of a country that censors media and HOW.
China - online workers/blocking words/ID
Russia - jail time 15 years - blocks media from other countries
Name one country that is not part of the UN and state why.
Taiwan - China
Kosovo - USA
Vatican - Observer state
Palestine - USA
Another name for a Minor Offense is...
Summary
What are 3 Occupations excluded from jury duty?
Lawyers/Law students/judges
Doctors/Surgeons
Police Officers/Wardens/Prison personel
Firefighters/Active Military
What is a political platform? Provide a SPECIFIC example.
Ideas or beliefs of a political party. What they "plan" to do.
Example - NDP - Add dental, prescription to Universal Health Care.
What are the 3 T's that cannot be searched on the Chinese Internet?
Tiananmen
Tibet
Taiwan
How many member countries are in the UN and who are the 5 MAIN members?
193 members
UK, France, USA, Russia, China
Another name for a major offense is....
Indictable
What 2 factors determine whether a Hybrid Offence is tried as a Major or Minor Offence?
Severity of Crime
Previous Criminal Record
Give 2 examples of a Left Wing policy.
Left - progressive - government involvement - social programs - equality - more taxes
Name TWO stages of genocide and explain one.
Classification - Symbolization - Dehumanization - Denial - Extermination - Polarization - Organization - Preparation
Approximately how many armed conflicts are currently happening around the world?
About 56.
Explain one of the "Worst Crimes in Canada" Give 3 pieces of information.
Various Answers
Case to Meet is one of Canada's judicial principles. What does it mean?
It means the Crown must present the case and prove you are guilty. You do not have to present the case.
What document outlines the highest law in Canada and explains how government works?
The Constitution