Fact vs. Opinion
South Park is better than Family Guy
Opinion
Explain Dictatorship and give an example.
One ruler - extreme power - violent - oppressed - Kim Jong Un
Explain Anarchy and give an example.
No government - often after civil war
Parts of Somalia
You can express your opinion about the government.
Freedom
What is citizenship?
The condition of having rights and freedoms of a certain country.
Hockey is the most watched sport in Canada.
Fact
Explain Constitutional Monarchy and give an example.
King Queen reigns but doesn't rule - works with parliament - UK
Explain Representative Democracy and give an example.
People vote in Reps to make decisions for them - Canada
You must obey Canadian laws.
Responsibility
What is Civics?
Study of how people live together in society, how the government works, who has power, makes decisions, etc.
Eating carrots is good for your eyes
Fact
Explain Theocracy and give an example.
Religious Law
Vatican or Saudi Arabia
Explain Absolute Monarchy and give an example.
King/Queen holds all the power and makes all decisions
Saudia Arabia - Oman
You can practise your religion of choice.
Freedom
Explain a right and a responsibility together.
For every right, there is a responsibility. You have the right to vote, but the responsibility to make an informed decision.
Give me 2 examples of Loaded Words. (Bias)
slashed
skyrocketed
plummeted
Explain Communism and give an example.
Property and major industries are owned by the government, rather than by private individuals. No classes - people share the benefits
Vietnam
Explain Direct Democracy and give an example.
People vote on all matters- works in smaller countries like Switzerland
You should vote when you are eligible.
Right
What are two topics we will be discussing in the next unit?
Elections, voting, municipal, federal, provincial, members of parliament, etc.
How can a photographer show bias?
They control what you see.
Explain Republic and give an example.
No monarch associated with a democratic nation - USA
Explain Oligarchy and give an example.
Ruled by few - an elite family - or small group of aristocrats - USSR
You have access to a fair trial if you are accused of a crime.
Right
What cis the difference between a right and a freedom?
Right is something that was likely fought for and has government implications - a freedom is something you can do but has no government support.