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Citizen

Someone who by birth or by choice is a member of a nation/state and enjoys the rights of that state as well as the responsibilities to that state

Civics

The study of rights and duties of citizenship

Citizenship

The condition of being given the rights, duties and responsibilities as a member of a state/nation

Government

The elected representative of a province/country responsible for administering and controlling the affairs of that province/country

Informed citizenship

We must understand how the government works, what the history of the government is and what its current policies are. We must be aware of the needs that exists in our small community through global needs and interests.

Purposeful citizenship

We must understand our role and relationship within the community and government. We must be aware of and sensitive to the values that guide our actions and decisions and the actions and decisions of others in society.

Active citizenship

We must use our knowledge to participate effectively in our community, to influence our government, to DO things for/ in our country. We must work toward implementing change that brings about a better future for all.

Community

A group of people who have joined together to pursue common needs and goals.

Common good

What is best for the community and all its members because it promotes dignity, security, and prosperity.

Social trade off

Giving up personal freedom to achieve social harmony.

Bylaw

A law/rule passed by a municipal council and applicable only to that municipality.

Culture

the belief, language, customs, ceremonies, acts, institutions, social relation and other human endeavors, characteristics of a particular community, people or nation.

Rule of law

The principle that no government or person is about the law.

Rule

Establishes procedures that deal with individual needs while respecting the common good, sets standards for behaviour as well as consequences, protects rights of community members, help keep school safe, and help people live together peacefully

Law

A system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Right

Something that a person can expect to be/have with no or little government interference; person is legally entitled to

Responsibilities

Things that we can do. In order to enjoy our rights we must respect other people’s rights too. No one has completely freedom. There are consequences or punishments if we do not meet our responsibilities. It is a duty, obligation.

Totalitarianism/Dictatorship


Bad/Good


Example

Government where a ruler of small clique holds absolute power over their state.


B: Limited rights, dependant on military/ G: no public protest


Ex. Hitler, Germany

Autocratic


Bad/Good


Example

Supreme power is in the hands of a monarch, who reigns over a place usually for life or by hereditary right. Less extreme form of dictatorship.


B. Expensive/G: Stable


Ex. Canada


Tells others what to do, limits discussion on new ways of doing things, group does not experience team work.


-Effective when time is limited, people lack skill and knowledge, high degree of conflict is present


-Ineffective when members have some degree of skill or knowledge, goal is to develop teamwork

Democratic


Bad/Good


Example

Supreme power is retained by the people which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority by elected representative.


B: takes more time to make decisions/ G: protects right


Ex. US


Asks before tells, promotes sense of teamwork

Laissez-faire

“Leaves alone”. Group is best qualified to make decisions for itself and refuses leadership role. High knowledge.

Oligarchy


Bad/Good


Example

Few people have all power, distinguished by religion royalty, wealth, family ties, education, corporate or military control. Does not guarantee everyone’s rights will be respected.


B: limited rights/G: controlled, organized.


Ex. Dalai Lama

Theocratic


Bad/Good


Example

Form of oligarchy, ruled by few religious individuals.


B: religious rules & regulations are interpreted differently by people/G: everyone has same understanding of the religion.


Ex. Vatican City, Pope Francis

Aristocracy


Bad/Good


Example

Privileged class rules, government by “best citizens”, those who considered superior because of birth, intelligence, culture, or wealth. B: when it becomes self interested in maintaining the status quo/G: when it is interested in the welfare of people.


Ex. France- estates system.

Political spectrum

is a tool use to help identify your political position (how you believe government should behave

Party platform

package of ideas and policies that they believe are best for Canadians

You can be a citizen if? (3)

if you have been a legal permanent resident of Canada for four out of the previous 6 years, income tax filing,


prohibitions

How long does it take from application to citizenship ceremony

8 months-year

What is the fee to apply for citizenship

100 dollars

Citizenship Test: Age, How long it is, What you need to pass

If you are 14-64 years of age


It is 30 minutes long and contains 20 MC


You must pass with 75%, 15 correct answers

What happens after you take the test: Failure, Succeed

If you fail, you will get an interview with the judge, if you fail that you can start again and apply for that test OR appeal to the federal court




If you pass you will attend a ceremony to take your Oath of Citizenship

4 basic rights of Canadian Charter of rights/freedoms

Mobility rights, aboriginal people’s rights, official language rights and minority language educational rights, multiculturalism

When was the Canadian charter of rights/freedoms established?

1982

Democracy paragraph

The word democracy originated from the greek word Demos (meaning people) and Kratos (meaning power/rule), and together it meant the rule of the people. This form of government was from Athens, Ancient Greece 500 B.C. Back then their type of democracy was direct which meant people voted directly on laws to be changed. They had a cast system, where only the men, the wealthy, educated and people who owned land, were the only ones allowed to vote. This was a flawed democracy because only certain people were allowed to vote. Today, in Canada we have an indirect/representative democracy because we vote indirectly for representatives to represent our thoughts, values, beliefs and opinions. We vote for people or lawmakers to make/change laws for us. Everyone can participate in political decision-making. Democracy is always changing and evolving.

Political party

People who have similar ideas about what government should FOCUS ON, what government should DO, HOW government should do it like a TEAM. Provides a way for citizens to PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT

Levels of government and political parties?

yes for federal and provincial, NO FOR MUNICIPAL (WINDSOR)

Political parties on the political spectrum

NDP and bloc are left (Communism, Socialism), Conservative and green are right (Fascism, Capitalism)

What type of government is Canada (specifically)

Canada is a federal state parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

What does a federal state do?

A federal state brings together a number of different political communities with a central government (federal) for national matters and separate local governments (provincial/territorial) for local affairs

What does parliament democracy mean?

we elect members to our parliament and legislatures across the country

Queens rights?

Queen's right in accordance with the consitution

What is our government divided into?

DIVIDED INTO 2 SYSTEMS: FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL

Court staff: Authoritarian, Democracy

*In authoritarian, government controls court staff whereas in democracy judiciary are allowed to interpret law their own way*

What is federal gov. in charge of? [3]

penitentiaries, employment insurance, marriage and divorce

What is provincial gov in charge of? [5]

welfare, healthcare, education funding, driver's license, highways

What is municipal gov in charge of? [4]

sewage and flood control, waste management, transportation systems, building permits

Legislature

house of commons, senate

Executive

(down) governor general leads to prime minister (left pm office, right pivy council office), leads to cabinet leads to ministries and civil service

Judiciary

Federal court, tax court, provincial courts

What is voting age?

18

Origin word of Canada?

The huron-iroquois word for village or settlement was kanata, first use of the wor canada came in 1791 when province of quebec was divided into the colonies of upper and lower canada