Social
Which type of government is ruled by the people, with officials and leaders elected, and citizens permitted a say in important decisions.
A democracy.
What does this describe:
"A legal action that protects people from being imprisoned without a lawful cause. It helps make sure that people are not put in jail unfairly".
Habeas Corpus.
Explain the difference between First Person point of view and Third Person point of view.
First Person uses “I” and tells the story from the perspective of the narrator.
Third Person tells the story from the outside, using “he,” “she,” or “they.”
Who is in charge of a court?
BONUS 100 Points: Explain what they do in court.
A judge is a person in charge of a court.
BONUS 100 points: They make sure that trials are fair and follow the law. Judges listen to what both sides say in a case and then make decisions based on the law and facts.
How many branches of government did the Roman Republic have, and what were they?
BONUS 100 points:
Which branch made laws? Which branch handled military and administrative tasks? Which branch elected magistrates and voted on laws?
Magistrates, Senates, and Assemblies.
BONUS 100 points:
Which branch made laws? The Senate.
Which branch handled military and administrative tasks? The magistrates.
Which branch elected magistrates and voted on laws? The Assemblies.
Which ancient civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens.
By 508 BC, Athenians expelled their tyrannical ruler, and instead formed a government where it was the people who made the laws and important decisions, not a king or group of noblemen. This is how democracy was born in Athens. Demokratia in Greek means “people power”.
Explain or define Antagonist vs. Protagonist
The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist works against them and creates conflict.
What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
Direct democracy: a system where the people may vote directly on new issues instead of having their representatives vote on these issues on their behalf.
Representative democracy: a system where the people vote for representatives to govern on their behalf. If the people feel they are not properly represented, they may choose to elect a new representative during an election.
What are short stories that teach a moral or lesson, often using animals as characters?
Fables.
What is this describing:
"a folktale that usually has some connection to a real historical person or event, combining factual and fictional events with exaggerations that are not meant to be humorous."
A legend.
What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?
The governor general acts on behalf of the King/Queen to uphold our system of responsible government. They represent Canada at home and abroad and carry out the duties of the state on behalf of the Sovereign. They recognize those who have had positive impact on our communities and present honours, decorations and awards, etc.
A _______ allows eligible voters to vote on an issue proposed by the government.
Referendum.
For example, a referendum would be held by the UK if they would separate from the European Union.
What does "Magna Carter" mean?
BONUS 400 points: Name 2 rights established by the Magna Carter.
Magna Carter (or the "Great Charter") marked the 1st time a king agreed to limit his power and protect certain rights of his people. It limited the king's authority and led to the development of the first parliament!
BONUS: right to fair trial, protection of church rights, king must follow law, taxes can't be imposed without approval, etc.
What type of trait describes a person’s qualities or personality. Examples include being kind, selfish, or muscular.
Character traits.
In Canada, which document was influenced by the principles of the Bill of Rights (1689) and created to ensure freedoms such as expression, assembly, and equality.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the Constitution Act of 1982.
What did the Bill of Rights (1689) help to protect people from?
It helped protect them from unfair treatment by the king or government. It helped make sure that the government treated people fairly and respected their rights. The Bill established frequent parliamentary meetings, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament.
Name or describe the 4 pillars of democracy.
Freedom (freedom of religion, press and speech, the right to live and work anywhere in Canada, and freedom to speak and use Canada's official languages).
Representation (all Canadian citizens have the right to vote for an elected representative).
Equity (the belief that all individuals and groups should have the same opportunities).
Justice (every individual is equal under the law and has the right to protection, etc.)
What type of language paints a picture in the reader's mind, helping them feel more connected to the story and understand it better?
Descriptive language.