What is Democracy?
Democracy is a Greek word that means rule by the ______.
People
The ability to choose your own religion without fear of punishment
Freedom of conscience and religion
Rights that you are entitled to as a person
Individual Rights
Following bylaws that have been posted in a city or town
Responsibility
These types of laws are specific to a city or a town only
Bylaws
This type of democracy has all citizens gather together to all vote on an issue
Direct Democracy
The right to move and work in any province or territory within Canada as a citizen
Rights that protect a certain group of individuals- usually for historic reasons
Collective Rights
Having a government service speak to you in either English or French
Right
This document signed hundreds of years ago, was the first introduction to the rule of law. Its name means "great charter".
The Magna Carta
This type of democracy uses elected representatives to go on behalf of citizens to share their voices and opinions
Representative Democracy
You cannot be discriminated against for things like skin colour, race, religion, sexual orientation or age...
Equality Rights
Decisions determined by 51% or more of the recorded votes
Majority or Majority Rule
Choosing who you associate with and creating peaceful organized events with them
Right
This is the term for the idea that laws apply equally to ALL citizens within a society
Rule of Law
These are the 4 pillars of democracy
Equity, Freedom, Justice, Representation
The ability to speak, think and express yourself in the ways that you want, so long as it does not cause harm or spread hate toward others
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life.
Equity
Participating democratically by serving jury duty
Responsibility
______ need to participate in law-making by having a say.
Citizens
Canada as a democracy focuses on these three main ideas
Voting, rights and responsibilities
You have the right to safety and security from the law- unless you break it
Legal Rights
Supreme law of the land; outlines the government structure
Constitution
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Voting in municipal, provincial and federal elections
Both a right AND a responsibility
Citizens have a say
Citizens must understand the law- Gov must teach
Everyone must be equal under the law
Citizens need to participate in applying the law