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72 Cards in this Set
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Civics
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The study of how public decisions are made, the issues that are important to the public and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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Values
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Beliefs about what a certain group views as important or valuable in life. e.g. peace, multiculturalism, education, health care, the environment, freedom
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Citizenship
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The condition of being vested with the rights, duties and responsibilities as a member of a state or nation.
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Ideal Citizen
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- Understands and obeys that laws of the land
- Respect the rights and freedoms of others, allowing them to enjoy these rights. - Participates in democratic process * becomes informed about the issues that they and society face. * Consider these issues and when voting thinks seriously about which candidate will do the best job. - Insists on a government that is fair and responsive, addresses the needs of all, does not exclude, works consistently to improve our life. - Contribute to the common good: uses his/ her skills and abilities in a socially useful manner, participates in improving the community when he/she disagrees with certain decisions made and laws that exist. |
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What are the basic requirements to become a Canadian citizen?
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- be a permanent resident
- be 18 years old - lived in Canada for at least 3 years - Speaks French or English - Have knowledge about Canada |
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What would make you not able to apply to be a Canadian citizen?
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- in prison or on parole or probation
- You are, or are suspected of being a criminal - Had citizenship revoked |
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What is the process of you have to go through to become a Canadian citizen?
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- Make sure you fill out the correct application
- Mail- in application - Take test - Take oath of citizenship in formal ceremony |
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The constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to include the:
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Canadian charter of rights and freedoms
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Since the 1970's most immigrants to Canada have come from:
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Asian countries
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Two responsibilities of Canadian citizenship are:
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Obeying the law and voting in elections
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The first settlement in Canada about 1,000 years ago, was:
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The Vikings from Iceland
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The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in:
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Federal elections, federal and provincial or territorial, local elections.
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The completion of the Canadian railway from sea to sea:
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Allowed British Columbia to join Canada in Confederation
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Canada is referred to as the land of immigrants because:
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Over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers have helped to build and defend Canada's way of life.
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The present day border of Canada and United States is partly an outcome of:
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The war of 1812
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The Metis are descended from:
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Aboriginal peoples and French traders and settlers.
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As social values changed in Canada, these peoples who were previously denied the right to vote were gradually allowed:
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Women, aboriginals, japanese Canadians
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The official language act to of 1969 has which main objective:
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- To establish equality between French and English in Parliament, the Government of Canada and institutions subject to the Act
- To maintain and develop official language minority communities in Canada - To promote equality of French and English in Canadian society |
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Canada's justice system is not founded on the following
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The police are above the law
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The National motto of Canada is:
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From sea to sea.
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You are eligible to vote in a federal election if you:
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Are a canadian citizen, are 18 on voting day and you are on the voters list.
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Canada's economy depends on:
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Trade with other nations
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You are eligible to vote in a federal election if you:
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Are a canadian citizen, are 18 on voting day and you are on the voters list.
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Name two of canada's symbols that reflect on both official languages
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Fleur de lys, beaver
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Canada's economy depends on:
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Trade with other nations
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Name three social assistance programs offered in Canada:
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Unemployment, old age security, free education
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Name two of canada's symbols that reflect on both official languages
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Fleur de lys, beaver
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What are the sources used in the book discover canada guide for the rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship?
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History
Canadian law Traditions, identity, values |
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Name three social assistance programs offered in Canada:
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Unemployment, old age security, free education
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What are the sources used in the book discover canada guide for the rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship?
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History
Canadian law Traditions, identity, values |
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Give a few examples of the law being enforced:
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policemen running towards a car being hijacked
stoplight copyright movie age restrictions flying the flag |
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Examples of services the government provides:
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School
Public Library Food Truck Post office Hospital Bus Factory Bench Air Canada Park |
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Regulations of society:
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Stop lights
road paint no bike sign dog on leash school street lights |
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Government issuing licenses:
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Driving
Flying Gun Dog Teaching Doctors Liquor |
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How Can the Government Help You?
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1. Provide financial assistance if you are unemployed.
2. Pays medical bills. 3. Helps you find a job. 4. Support you if you are too old or too sick to work. 5. Protects you from criminal or unfair treatment. 6.Teaches you useful skills. 7. Picks up your food waste and other unwanted posessions. |
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Government can force you to:
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1. go to jail
2. Risk your life 3. Limit the movies you watch and what you read. 4. Limit the music you listen to on radio and television. 5. Give them your money 6. Make lifestyle choices for your own good 7. Not make statements harmful or insulting to others without evidence to support them. |
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Government is ubiquitous
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Controls everything
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What is on the far left of the political spectrum?
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Communism
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What is on the far right of the political spectrum?
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Facism
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What is in the middle of the political spectrum?
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Democracy
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Give an example of a country that follows each of these political views:
Communism Democracy Facism |
Cuba
Canada Germany |
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Communism: Dictatorship
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- Arrest opposition
- Propaganda - Secret police - Favors poor people, laborers - They impose fear - Fast, revolutionary movements: quick and big |
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What is on the far left of the political spectrum?
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Communism
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What is on the far left of the political spectrum?
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Communism
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What is on the far right of the political spectrum?
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Facism
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What is on the far right of the political spectrum?
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Facism
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What is in the middle of the political spectrum?
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Democracy
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What is in the middle of the political spectrum?
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Democracy
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Give an example of a country that follows each of these political views:
Communism Democracy Facism |
Cuba
Canada Germany |
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Give an example of a country that follows each of these political views:
Communism Democracy Facism |
Cuba
Canada Germany |
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Communism: Dictatorship
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- Arrest opposition
- Propaganda - Secret police - Favors poor people, laborers - They impose fear - Fast, revolutionary movements: quick and big |
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Communism: Dictatorship
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- Arrest opposition
- Propaganda - Secret police - Favors poor people, laborers - They impose fear - Fast, revolutionary movements: quick and big |
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Democracy: Elected rep.
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- popularity to win election
- majority of people support this - Being successful is achieved via. qualifications, education - society chooses - Can be both revolutionary and slow |
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Fascism: Dictatorship
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-propaganda
- arrest opposition - secret police - rich people, big businesses support this - Focus on strong nation, then personal wealth. - Slow, traditional changes |
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From left to right on the political spectrum:
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communism
NDP green bloc liberal conservative fascism |
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What are the pros of Autocracy?
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- highly able, educated people making decisions
- smaller number of contrasting opinions, so decisions are made faster. - uneducated people do not take part in large decisions: so the bests interests of the country are catered to |
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What are the cons of Autocracy?
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- personal freedoms are limited
- citizens have little opportunity to participate - leaders may use force to take control - decisions may not represent the best interests of every demographic - people do not have the option to disagree |
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What are the pros of Democracy?
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- everyone has an opinion
- Everyone is equal - Change is slow- well thought out - Equal treatments in debates |
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What are the cons of Democracy?
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- More chance of disagreements
- Too many ideas to process - No one gets special treatment - Rioting - Guarantees that minorities get equal treatment |
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Democratic Rights:
Civil Rights |
-Equality before the law
- Liberty of person - Freedom of speech, thought and religion - Right to own property |
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Political Rights:
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-Right to vote
- right to run for and hold office - right to participate in elections |
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Social Rights:
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Right to a certain standard of economic and social well being
- Right to participate fully in society |
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Protected Under:
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- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- internationally: the universal declaration of human rights: --- The Charted of the Conventions on the Rights of the Child |
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Dictatorship
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A dictatorship is a form of government in which one leader holds absolute power of his or her state and is unrestricted by law, written Constitutions, or any other limits. Dictators usually carry the support of a nation's military.
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Monarchy
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A monarchy is a government ruled by a hereditary head of state. Power may rest in one person's hands, or it may be a constitutional monarchy such as Canada, in which the ruler has only the powers given to him or her by the nation's Constitution and laws.
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Oligarchy
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An oligarchy is a form of government in which a few people have all the power. An oligarchy can take several forms. While Oligarchy balances the interests of several groups, there is no guarantee that everyone's rights will be respected.
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Theocracy
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Implies rule by a few religious individuals.
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Plutocracy
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Refers to rule by a few wealthy individuals
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Timocracy
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Refers to rule by the most intelligent.
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Give examples of the following:
Dictatorship Monarchy Oligarchy Aristocracy Democracy |
1. Fidel Castro, Kim Jong Li, Hitler
2. England, Queens and Kings 3. Military Junta in Greece 4. Medieval times, the vacation 5. Canada, USA |
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What are the 5 beliefs central to democracy?
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1. Citizens should have a voice in decision making.
2. All citizens should be treated as equal. 3. All citizens should have fundamental rights and freedoms. 4. Citizens should have a sense of responsibility to other people in the community. 5. Citizens should have a sense of what is socially just. |
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In general, democracy is about ___________, _______________ and ________________.
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Equality
Personal Freedoms Social Justice |