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51 Cards in this Set
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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 |
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Civics |
The study of rights and duties of citizenship |
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Citizenship |
The condition of being given the rights, duties and responsibilities as a member of a state/nation |
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Government |
The elected representative of a province/country responsible for administering and controlling the affairs of that province/country |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Community |
A group of people who have joined together to pursue common needs and goals. |
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Common good |
What is best for the community and all its members because it promotes dignity, security, and prosperity. |
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Social trade off |
Giving up personal freedom to achieve social harmony. |
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Bylaw |
A law/rule passed by a municipal council and applicable only to that municipality. |
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Culture |
the belief, language, customs, ceremonies, acts, institutions, social relation and other human endeavors, characteristics of a particular community, people or nation. |
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Rule of law |
The principle that no government or person is about the law. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Right |
Something that a person can expect to be/have with no or little government interference; person is legally entitled to |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Laissez-faire |
“Leaves alone”. Group is best qualified to make decisions for itself and refuses leadership role. High knowledge. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Political spectrum |
is a tool use to help identify your political position (how you believe government should behave |
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Party platform |
package of ideas and policies that they believe are best for Canadians |
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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 |
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How long does it take from application to citizenship ceremony |
8 months-year |
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What is the fee to apply for citizenship |
100 dollars |
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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 |
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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 |
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4 basic rights of Canadian Charter of rights/freedoms |
Mobility rights, aboriginal people’s rights, official language rights and minority language educational rights, multiculturalism |
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When was the Canadian charter of rights/freedoms established? |
1982 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Levels of government and political parties? |
yes for federal and provincial, NO FOR MUNICIPAL (WINDSOR) |
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Political parties on the political spectrum |
NDP and bloc are left (Communism, Socialism), Conservative and green are right (Fascism, Capitalism) |
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What type of government is Canada (specifically) |
Canada is a federal state parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy |
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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 |
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What does parliament democracy mean? |
we elect members to our parliament and legislatures across the country |
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Queens rights? |
Queen's right in accordance with the consitution |
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What is our government divided into? |
DIVIDED INTO 2 SYSTEMS: FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL |
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Court staff: Authoritarian, Democracy |
*In authoritarian, government controls court staff whereas in democracy judiciary are allowed to interpret law their own way* |
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What is federal gov. in charge of? [3] |
penitentiaries, employment insurance, marriage and divorce |
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What is provincial gov in charge of? [5] |
welfare, healthcare, education funding, driver's license, highways |
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What is municipal gov in charge of? [4] |
sewage and flood control, waste management, transportation systems, building permits |
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Legislature |
house of commons, senate |
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Executive |
(down) governor general leads to prime minister (left pm office, right pivy council office), leads to cabinet leads to ministries and civil service |
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Judiciary |
Federal court, tax court, provincial courts |
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What is voting age? |
18 |
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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 |