Democratic Concepts
No person is above the law
What is the Rule of Law
A freedom that is protected by law
What is a right
Vote for representatives to make decisions and pass laws on our behalf
What is a Representative Democracy
A set of rules and procedures for running a country
What is a Constitution
Our current Prime Minister
Who is Justin Trudeau
The opinion of the greater number should prevail
What is Majority Rule
A duty or obligation
What is a responsibility
The Charter was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II
What is in 1982
The participation and study of rights, duties, and important issues in citizenship
What is civics
The current Prime Ministers political party
What is the Liberal Party
A collective decision to which all parties agree
What is Consensus
Canadian laws should be obeyed by all citizens
What is a responsibility
Freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of association
What are fundamental freedoms
A collection of people who have shared identity and responsibility to other members
What is a community
Leadership style that results in the least amount of productivity
What is laissez faire
Greatest good for the greatest number of people
What is Common Goals/Common Good
A Canadian citizen can learn both English and French
What is a right
Process by which our elected representatives are chosen
What are elections
A decision making organization that creates and enforces laws to maintain order and protect its citizens
What is government
Leadership style that focusses on obedience
What is Authoritarian
Another name for Absolute Rule
What is Autocracy
Every citizen should vote in all elections
What is a responsibilty
Why the Constitution is referred to as a living document
What is that it can be changed or amended
The process by which societies use to resolve the issues which affect everyone in society
What is politics
The common people Ancient Rome that rebelled to obtain more rights
Who are the Plebs