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19 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of civics?
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The study of the duties and rights of citizenship.
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What is the purpose of the civics course?
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To make better citizens, to learn about your rights and responsibilities, and to learn about Canadian Government and Politics.
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What are the 4 leadership/decision making styles?
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Autocratic, democratic, consensual, and laissez-faire.
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Describe an autocratic style of leadership. Name the advantages and disadvantages.
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The leader makes their own decision while ignoring the advice/experiences of the group.
Advantage - Decisions are made quickly. Disadvantage - Other members of the group may have useful knowledge and/or experiences that are ignored. |
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Describe an democratic style of leadership. Name the advantages and disadvantages.
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All members of the group vote and majority rules. The leader has just one cote.
Advantage - Advice/experiences from all members are heard. Disadvantage - Not all members of the group will agree on the decision. |
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Describe a consensual government. Name the advantages and disadvantages.
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When all members of the group must agree on the decision.
Advantage - Everyone agrees and is happy. Disadvantage - Very slow, sometimes unworkable. |
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Describe a laissez-faire style of leadership. Name the advantages and disadvantages.
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The leader lets other members of the group make decisions for him.
Advantage - Strong members of the group can make decisions. Disadvantage - Chaos if the group is not motivated. |
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What do governments do for us? (6 things)
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Governments make decisions for us.
Governments help to preserve peace and keep order. Governments help to preserve the peace and keep order. Governments help to provide the 'social safety net'. Governments help regulate our lives and actions. Governments provide services. Government is an important part of our economy. |
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What is an authoritarian government?
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An authoritarian government is one where the government makes all of the decisions for the people.
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What is a participatory government?
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A participatory government is where the people are involved by selecting their representatives who then can make decisions for the people.
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What are the 8 principles of democracy?
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Majority Rule, Common Good, Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Human Dignity and Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Participation.
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What is Majority Rule?
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It is the principle that the will of the majority should prevail.
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What is Common Good?
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It is the principle that democratic citizens should work toward making everyone safe, secure, and happy.
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What is Rule of Law?
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The principle that all laws apply to everyone regardless of position.
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What is Fundamental Rights and Freedoms?
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The principle that all citizens have certain rights and freedoms like the freedom to vote, run for office, and speak.
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What is Human Dignity and Respect?
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The principle that all citizens should be respected regardless of differences.
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What is Responsibility?
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The principal that all citizens must take responsibility for their rights and not to abuse them.
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What is Stewardship?
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The principle that decisions made today have an impact on the long term and to keep that in mind.
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What is Participation?
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The principle that citizens must participate in the democracy, usually by voting.
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