Federal Government
YCJA
Individual Rights
Collective Rights
Misc.
100
How do cabinet members get their job?

They are appointed by the PM

100

In the context of YCJA, what does rehabilitation mean?

helping a youth become a better citizen and not commit more crime. This is the main goal of the YCJA

100

Which section of the Charter protects the right to move freely around the country?

Mobility Rights

100

Which came first, the Numbered Treaties or the Indian Act? 

The Numbered Treaties 

100

What branch of government is responsible for proposing new laws and running the day-to-day business of govt?

executive

200

What is the role of the senate?

provide a second round of debate to new laws

200
What ages does the YCJA apply to?

12-17

200
The War Measures Act gave the government sweeping powers during WWI & WWII. Which 3 main groups were placed in internment camps during this time period?

Ukrainian, Italian & Japanese

200

What is the difference between a Francophone school and a French Immersion school?

Francophone = Totally French, for those who speak French at home 

French Immersion = Majority French instruction, for those who have French as a second language

200

What was the intent of the Indian Act?

To assimilate and control First Nations

300

How are MP's, ridings and constituents related? 

Each riding elects an MP to represent the constituents (voters) of that area

300

When youth are arrested, who may they have present with them during questioning?

Parent & Lawyer

300

What does the word "suffrage" mean?

the political right to vote (as in women's suffrage / suffragettes)

300

What was Metis Scrip?

A certificate given to the Metis which could be exchanged for land or money.

300

What are the basic requirements to qualify for jury duty? (3 things)

Must be 18+, a Canadian Citizen and you cannot have committed any serious crimes

400

What is a minority government?

When the government in charge has the MOST votes but less than 50% of the seats

400

What is a sentencing circle?

An Indigenous approach to restorative justice based on traditional practices. 

400

What are the 5 fundamental freedoms granted in the charter?

Freedom of media, assembly, association, expression & religion.

400

Parents are entitled to _______-funded minority language schools as long as there are ____________________________.

publicly funded, enough students

400

What does "annuity" mean?

Annual Payment

500

What is a lobbying?

a political practice where individuals are hired to represent interest groups and directly influence the government
500

What is the Elizabeth Fry society and what do they do?

It is a criminal justice advocacy group that helps women & youth impacted by the justice system

500

R v. Big M Drug Mart (1985) was a Supreme Court case that went against the Lord’s Day Act, which made businesses close on Sundays for the Christian Sabbath - a day of rest and prayer.  

Which Charter section was used to repeal this law?

Fundamental Freedoms

500

How many Numbered Treaties are there and which of them are in Alberta?

11 Total, Alberta has Treaty 6,7 & 8 and a little bit of 4 & 10

500

Name 3/5 political party leaders working in Canada's government

Justin Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, Elizabeth May, Yves-Francois Blanchet