Democracy
What is democracy?
A system of government where people have the power to make decisions
What is the title of the leader of the municipal government?
Mayor or Reeve
What is the name of the leader of our federal government?
Justin Trudeau
What is a right? Give 1 example
Freedoms and protections that citizens have protected in Canada, something you are allowed to do. Right to your own religion
Why do we need a government? What do they do for us?
Helps keep us safe, makes laws, and provides services to citizens
What are the two types of democracy?
Direct and Representative
What is the title of the leader of our provincial government?
Premier
Provide 3 other kinds of government other than democracy that we talked about in class?
Dictatorship, oligarchy, monarchy
What is a responsibility ? Give 1 example
Actions or duties that you are expected to do, treat others respectfully
What does it mean to be a Canadian citizen?
Being legally recognized as a member of Canada with certian rights and responsibilities.
Answers may vary: vote, run in an election, sign a petition, etc.
What area or jurisdiction is our federal government in charge of?
Our country, Canada
What is the rule of law?
The rule of law means that everyone must follow the laws of the land, no matter how powerful they are. No one is above the law, and laws should be fair and apply equally to everyone.
What are collective rights?
Collective rights are rights that are given to a group of people
What is an election?
An election is a process where people vote to choose their leaders. It’s a way for citizens to have a say in who makes decisions for their community, province, or country.
What are the four pillars of democarcy?
Equity, Justice, Representation, and Freedom
Provide 3 responsibilities our municipal government is in charge of?
Garbage, police, libraries, parks, water and sewage, etc
What is the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta, which means “Great Charter,” was a document signed in 1215 by King John of England. It is one of the most important documents in history because it was the first step toward limiting the power of the king and protecting the rights of the people.
Provide 3 examples of rights that Canadian citizens have
Answers may vary
Freedom of expression, religion, right to vote, right to live and work anywhere in Canada, etc.
What is a Candidate?
Candidates: Before an election, people who want to become leaders (called candidates) decide to run. They can be members of different political parties or independent.
What does the word democracy mean?
Rule by the people
Provide 3 responsibilities of our provincial government and 3 responsibilities of our federal government
Answers may vary
What is the Treaty of La Grande Paix de Montreal?
The Treaty of La Grande Paix de Montréal, or The Great Peace of Montreal, was an agreement signed in 1701 between New France (the French settlers in Canada) and Indigenous nations.
It was a peace treaty that ended years of fighting between different Indigenous groups and the French.
What is our Charter of Rights and Freedoms and where can you find it?
Document that organizes freedoms and rights that are protected for Canadian citizens, it is found in the Consitution.
What are the 4 things you need to be a Canadian citizen?
1) Speak English or French
2) Be a permanent resident of Canada for 3 years
3) Paid income taxes for 3 years
4) Pass citizenship test