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Civics is hard!
Civics is really hard!
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100
What is the age a person must be to become a citizen of Canada?
At least 18 years of age
100
What is the body of rules or laws by which Canada is governed?
The Constitution
100
"The right to education in English or French where there are significant number of students" falls under which right in the charter of rights and freedoms?
Minority language educational rights
100
What are the three levels of government?
1. Federal 2. Provincial 3. Municipal
100
What are the three branches of government?
1. Executive 2. Legislative 3. Judiciary
200
What is the amount of years a permanent resident must live in Canada to become a citizen?
3 years
200
Who's slogan is " I'll be back"
The Terminator
200
What is the meaning of impartial?
Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
200
What is the part of Canadian Parliament that is not elected, but appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister?
The Senate
200
What is Ms. Emily's Husband's name?
Mr. Frank
300
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
300
Who rebelled against the government of Gotham City?
Bane
300
Iron Man
Who is Tony Stark?
300
True or False? No one can be forced to testify as a witness at his or her own trial?
True
300
Which branch of government includes the Queen, Prime Minister, Federal Cabinet and Civil Service?
Executive, Federal
400
What are the duties of the judicial branch of the government?
1. Interpret laws made and administered by the legislative and executive branches. 2. Settle disputes and conflicts
400
True or False? Permanent residents are allowed to vote.
False - Canadian citizens only
400
What are the 4 fundamental freedoms?
1. freedom of conscience and religion 2. freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression 3. freedom of peaceful assembly 4. freedom of association
400
What level of government is responsible for "trade, post office, census, copyright, national defense, employment insurance, criminal law, citizenship, foreign affairs." ?
Federal
400
What are the main belief systems that span the political spectrum (from LEFT to RIGHT)
RIGHT: communist, socialist, liberals, conservative, fashists: LEFT
500
List the 6 rights of Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
1. Fundamental freedoms 2. mobility rights 3. legal rights 4. equality rights 5. official langues of Canada 6. minority language educational rights
500
Who was the first Minister of Magic?
Cornelius Fudge
500
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the municipal government? Water, sewage, education, animal control or libraries?
Education (duty of the provincial government)
500
Why are Judges protected from dismissal?
So they can make judgement without the fear of being removed if politicians do not like what they decide. This enables them to judge cases fairly and impartially.
500
King Triton ruled which kingdom?
He was the sea king - and Ariel's father!