United Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Canada has what type of government?
Canada is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy
Freedom of movement, Freedom of expression, and Right to public assembly are all examples of which kind of right? (hint: there are two main categories)
Positive rights
Which two European countries were most involved in the fur trade and the colonization of what is now Canada?
England & France
What 3 oceans border Canada?
Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
The atrocities of what major historical event led to the creation of the UDHR?
World War II
How many levels of government does Canada have?
Canada has 3 levels of government
Freedom from torture, Freedom from enslavement, and Freedom from discrimination are all examples of what type of right?
Negative rights
What was created by the signing of the BNA Act?
The Dominion of Canada
Which is Canada's western most province?
British Columbia
Is the UDHR a guideline or a law?
Guidelines (many countries, like Canada have laws based upon the UDHR)
Which level of government is responsible for health care and education?
Provincial government
What year was the UDHR signed?
1948
When was the BNA Act signed?
a) July 1, 1867
b) July 4, 1812
c) July 1, 1850
July 1, 1867
What city is the capital of Quebec?
Quebec City
What are the different elements of the UDHR called?
Articles
Name Manitoba's premier and identify the political party they belong to.
Wab Kinew - NDP
True or false: the United Declaration of Human Rights was based on Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms
False; Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms was created after the UNDR
Name the four provinces that were originally part of Canada
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Which province is directly to the east of Manitoba?
Ontario
How many articles does the UDHR have?
There are 30 articles
What is the name for the location the federal government meets in, and where is it located?
Parliament buildings, in Ottawa
Does freedom of expression mean that we can always say whatever we want?
No; if what we are saying encourages violence or discrimination or infringes on anyone else's rights then we are not meeting our responsiblities under the declaration
Who had to approve any changes to the BNA Act?
The head of British Parliament - originally the King of England
What are Canada's 3 territories?
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut