Civics (General)
The percentage of elegable voters who successfuly cast their ballot
What is Voter Turnout %
The Prime Minister and his Political Party
Who is Mark Carney, Liberal
Obeying the Law
What is a Responsibility
Definition:
Affects a community, society, or the whole country.
Relates to rights, responsibilities, values, or governance.
Requires a response from citizens, government, or organizations.
What is a Civic Issue
This type of government has the political power vested in the people
Definition: A member of a nation, city or town who is entitled to Rights, Responsibilities and Privileges
What is a Citizen
The Head of a Provincial Parliament is known as? Who is Ontarios and his political Party
What is a Premier
Who is Doug Ford, Conservative
Freedoms or entitlements protected by law
What is a RIGHT
Acting to improve your community, address inequity, promote justice, or support others.
What is a Civic Action
This type of government has a single head of state but has an elected parliament or a legeslative body as their governing power
What is a Constitutional Monarchy
These are typically expressed in Plain, Emotion Free Language
What is a Fact
Sort these Government Responsibilities:
- Immigration & Citizenship, Property Taxes, Education
Immigration - Federal
Property Taxes - Municipal
Education - Provincial
The year Canada Enacted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is 1982
List 3 Civic Issues
Climate change and environmental protection
Access to affordable housing
Indigenous treaty rights and land use
Health care funding
Internet access in rural/remote areas
This type of Leadership style can be characterized by the Head of Vouge Magazine in the "Devil Wears Prada" movie clip
What is Autocratic / Authoritarian Leadership
Democracy" comes from the Greek word’s "demos" and "kratos," meaning:
What is Rule of the People
Participation, Equality, Freedom & Responsibility are known as?
What are the core values of Democracy
How is Voting both a Right and Responsibility
Right: THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS OF VOTING
Responsibility: RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES IN VOTING
Why is it important to know the difference between a fact and opinion when dealing with civic issues and making informed opinions
Helps us with not basing decisions on misinformation or rumours or be influenced by bias or emotional arguments.
We can evaluate evidence from multiple sources and compare different viewpoints fairly, detect bias.
How does a Dictatorship differ from Theocracy
Dictatorship has a head of state with absolute unchecked power where their authority is maintained through fore or coercion
- Who is affected by this issue? How widespread is its impact? How long-lasting are the effects?
- Whose voices are being heard? How do values, beliefs, and experiences shape opinions? How might perspectives conflict?
What is Political Significance
What is Political Perspective
Kingstons Mayor, MP and MPP
Who is Brian Patterson, Mark Garrettson and Ted Tsu
List the 5 Main Components of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Fundamental Freedoms (e.g., religion, expression, peaceful
assembly)
- Democratic Rights (e.g., vote, run for office)
- Mobility Rights (e.g., move/live anywhere in Canada)
- Legal Rights (e.g., fair trial, protection against unreasonable
search)
- Equality Rights (e.g., equal protection under the law)
Apply Political Significance to Indigenous Treaty Rights
- Who is Affected
- How widespread is the impact
- How long lasting are the effects
Who is affected?
Indigenous communities, governments, industries, all Canadians.
How widespread is the impact?
Affects land use, environmental protection, resource development, reconciliation efforts.
How long-lasting are the effects?
Treaty rights continue to shape Canada’s legal and political landscape today.
Apply Context to the 3 big leadership Styles (Authoritarian, Democratic, Lassiez Faire). Give example scenarios where this leadership style would be best suited.
Authoritarian - Emergencies
Democratic - Long Term Planning
Laissez-Faire - Creative Innovation