Who’s in Charge Here?
(Types of Governments)
You Have the Right to Remain Confused!
(The Charter)
So You Think You're Canadian Eh?
(Citizenship)
Ballots, Not Ballads
(Democracy)
Really Guys, Who's in Charge Here?
(What is Government)
100

The ruling position in this type of government is often passed on to the ruler’s heirs.



What is a Monarchy?
100

Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression etc. are protected under this section of the Charter.

What are Fundamental Freedoms?

100

Canadian citizenship applies for this long.

What is For Life?
100

Democracy originated in this ancient civilization.

What is Ancient Greece?

100
A government exercises this power over an area to make important decisions.

What is Authority?

200

This type of government is ruled by ONE single leader with absolute control.

They have not been elected and may use force to maintain control

What is a Dictatorship?

200

This section of the charter guarantees BILINGUALISM within the Canadian government.

What are the Official Languages of Canada?

200

Canadian Citizenship is guaranteed from birth if you meet one or both of these TWO criteria.

What is Born in Canada or Has a Canadian Parent?

200

This type of government is a democratic system in which EVERY citizen participates directly in decision-making.

What is Direct Democracy?

200

Administering education and healthcare for citizens is an example of this Government responsibility.

What are Providing Services?

300

The leader of this government is usually called the President.

What is Republic?

300

The Government of Canada must call an election least every five years or less according to this section of the charter.

What are Democratic Rights?

300

This final critical step in becoming a citizen pays homage to Canada's Commonwealth history.

What is the Oath of Allegiance to the King?

300

This type of democracy is far more common today and involves citizens voting for individual politicians who make decisions on their behalf.

What is Representative Democracy?

300

This right and power is what gives a Government the ability to make and enforce laws in a certain area.

What is Jurisdiction?

400

In this type of government, MONEY is king. 

Citizens with the most wealth make the decisions.

What is Oligarchy?

400

These TWO sections of the charter apply only to Canadian Citizens.

What are Democratic Rights and Mobility Rights?

400

Those applying for citizenship must first obtain this legal status by living in Canada for 3 of the last 4 years.

What is a Permanent Resident?

400

In ancient Athens, the right to vote was restricted to this small class of citizens.

Who were Men over the age of 18 born in Athens

400

A government must have an effective force of this to ensure laws are obeyed and to prevent disorder.

What is Law Enforcement?

500

Canada and the United Kingdom share this type of government.

What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

500

If you were to yell "BOMB!" in an airport and were arrested, your Fundamental Freedom of Speech would not have been violated because of this provision in the Charter.

What are Reasonable Limits?

500

These TWO areas of knowledge will be evaluated during the citizenship test.

What is knowledge of Canada and fluency in English or French?

500

The word DEMOCRACY directly translates to this powerful and descriptive phrase.

What is Rule by the People?

500

A government is granted ACCEPTANCE by this group and therefore works FOR them.

Who are The People?