Rules
Government
Rights and Freedoms
Definitions
Definitions
100

Why do schools have rules?

So we do not have chaos. 

100

Why do we need government?

To make sure people are safe and comfortable.

100

The document that protects the essential rights and freedoms of people living in Canada.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
100

People who share the same government rules and laws.

Society. 

100

Rights you are entitled to as a person. 

Individual rights. 

200

Name an activity that needs rules. 

Sports and Games. 

200

A statement that can be proven to be correct.

Fact

200

What is an equality right?

Treating everyone the same regardless of gender, race, or religion.

200

Adjusting or changing the way something is done so that everyone has an equal chance. 

Accommodating.

200

Someone who is born in or has legally become a member of a country. 

A citizen.
300

Why do we have rules?

1. to keep order.

2. to let you know what you can and cannot do.

3. they make things fair. 

300

What are citizens responsibility?

To inform the government of what they need and make their points of view known. 

300

What are aboriginal (indigenous) rights?

Having rights to traditional territory even where there are no treaties.


300

Decisions determined by 51 % or more of the recorded votes.

Majority rule. 

300

Condition that benefits the majority. 

Common good. 

400
Who's job is it to learn the rules?
It is each persons job. 
400

Name the three levels of government.

1. Local

2. Provincial

3. Federal 

400

What are Language Rights?

Both English and French languages have equal rights in our country. They are our official languages. 

400

An action that is NOT fair.

Injustice.

400

Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life.

Equity. 

500

Where do we find Canada's rules?

The Constitution.

500

What does government do?

1. provides services.

2. protects rights and freedoms.

3. provides leadership. 

500

What are two ways to become Canadian citizens?

1. born in Canada.

2. write a citizenship test.

500

The right to vote.

Suffrage.

500

Rights that protect the group. 

Collective rights.