The 4 Pillars
What are the 4 pillars of democracy?
Justice
Freedom
Representation
Equity
This term refers to a person running for election
candidate
In this type of government, people vote directly on decisions.
Direct Democracy
Having the right to worship in any religion is an example of WHICH Charter Right?
Fundamental Freedoms
What is the name used to refer to the piece of paper voters fill in?
ballot
Everyone has the right to an education regardless of physical or mental abilities. This is an example of which pillar?
Equity
This is another word for 'local' election.
Municipal
In this type of government, people elect officials to make decisions for them.
representative democracy
Both men and women can train to become a firefighter. This is an example of WHICH Charter Right?
Equality Rights
Rule by the People
Everyone is entitled to a fair trial. This is an example of which pillar?
Justice
This is the process of putting up signs, speaking publicly, etc. in order to earn votes during an election.
campaign (ing)
In this type of government, a ruler leads with absolute power, often by force
dictatorship
When you reach the age of majority, you can run in a local, provincial or federal election. This is an example of WHICH Charter Rights?
Democratic Rights
What age must you be to participate in elections in Canada?
18
You have the right to peacefully protest government actions that you don't agree with. This is an example of what pillar?
Freedom
The amount of time an elected person is in office is referred to as a _________
term
This term means that there is no government present
anarchy
You can call call or write the government in either French or English. This is an example of which Charter Rights?
Official Languages of Canada
Explain the meaning of minority and majority
minority - the smaller group
majority - the larger group (more than half if referring to parties in power)
I have the responsibility to inform myself on candidates beliefs before an election. This is an example of which pillar?
Representation
Explain the difference between equality and equity
Equality refers to providing all with the SAME (ex. everyone can buy a bus pass) whereas equity refers to providing all with equal opportunity, even if that does not mean everyone gets the SAME thing (ex. student and senior bus passes are more affordable)
In this type of government, there is a ruler or monarch (king or queen) but their power is limited and elected representatives still make most decisions (think QEII)
constitutional monarchy
You can attend school in Canada in either French or English. This is an example of WHICH Charter Rights?
Minority Language Education Rights
What is consensus?
Consensus means coming to a mutual agreement as a group (as opposed to voting and going with the largest opinion)