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CAN 500Q-1 AC 1-30 Flashcards

1-30 AC

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  1. Who are regulated by laws in Canada?
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Answer: Both individuals and governments.

Info: The rule of law ensures both individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions.

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  1. Together with Canadian law that was inherited from the past, Canada also has an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty dating back to the signing of?
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Answer: Magna Carta.

Info: Canadian law includes sources like laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten Constitution inherited from Great Britain.

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  1. Which of the following is not a source of the law present in Canada?
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Answer: US federal law.

Info: Canadian law has several sources, including laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten Constitution from Great Britain.

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  1. The constitution of Canada was amended in which year?
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Answer: 1982.

Info: The constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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  1. The phrase “Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law” underlines the importance of what?
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Answer: Both A and B (Religious Tradition and Dignity and Worth of the Human Person)

Info: This phrase indicates the importance of religious and moral values and traditions to Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human person.

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  1. How old is the tradition of ordered liberty that Canada contains?
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Answer: 800 years.

Info: Canada has an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty, dating back to the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 in England.

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  1. Through habeas corpus, a person can challenge unlawful detention by the state. It is derived from which law?
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Answer: English common law.

Info: Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state, comes from English common law.

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  1. Under the oath of citizenship in Canada, to which person do Canadian citizens swear allegiance?
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Answer: Sovereign.

Info: In the Canadian oath of citizenship, allegiance is sworn to the Sovereign.

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  1. To become a part of Canada, what is the age limit for a person that must have adequate knowledge of French and English?
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Answer: 18 to 54.

Info: Those applying for Canadian citizenship between the ages of 18 and 54 must have adequate knowledge of French and English.

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  1. Who is Canada’s representative?
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Answer: The governor general.

Info: Canada is personified by the Sovereign, and the governor general represents the Sovereign.

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  1. The constitution of Canada was amended to entrench which Canadian Charter in 1982?
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Answer: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Info: The constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians.

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  1. What is the status given to multiculturalism by the Canadian Constitution?
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Answer: It should be celebrated.

Info: Canadians celebrate the presence of diverse cultures and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.

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  1. What does the Constitution of Canada tell about Aboriginal people?
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Answer: They cannot be overruled by it.

Info: The rights guaranteed in the charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.

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  1. From where did the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens come?
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Answer: History.

Info: Canadian citizens’ rights and responsibilities come from history, are secured by Canadian law, and reflect shared traditions, identity, and values.

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  1. Which of these religions has greater rights in Canada?
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Answer: They all are equal.

Info: Canadians celebrate the gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.

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  1. Mobility rights state that Canadians can live and work where?
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Answer: Anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.

Info: Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.

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  1. The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in which elections?
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Answer: All of these (federal, provincial, territorial, and local elections).

Info: Canadians have the responsibility to vote in various elections to ensure the democratic process.

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  1. According to the government, which of the following is above the law?
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Answer: Nobody.

Info: In Canada, nobody is above the law, ensuring fairness and justice.

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  1. What are the three responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
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Answer: Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, and serving on a jury.

Info: These responsibilities are fundamental to Canadian citizenship.

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  1. Taking care of the environment is the responsibility of?
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Answer: Every citizen.

Info: Every citizen has a role in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.

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  1. In Canada, serving on a jury is?
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Answer: Compulsory.I

Info: When called to do so, you are legally required to serve on a jury, which is a privilege and a duty in the justice system.

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  1. Helping in the community and volunteering helps?
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Answer: All of the above (get everybody involved, make friends and contacts, develop working and social environment).

Info: Volunteering is an excellent way to gain skills and develop relationships.

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  1. Which of the following is prohibited in Canada?
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Answer: Female genital mutilation.

Info: Canada does not tolerate barbaric cultural practices that violate human rights.

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  1. In Canada, when is forced marriage of women permitted?
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Answer: Under no circumstances.

Info: Forced marriage is not permitted under any circumstances in Canada.

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  1. In Canadian courts, any statement against women due to cultural traditions will be?
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Answer: Disregarded.

Info: Statements against women based on cultural traditions are disregarded in Canadian courts.

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  1. In Canada, what is the status of men and women under the law?
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Answer: They are equal.

Info: Men and women are equal under Canadian law.

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  1. Spousal abuse, forced marriage, honor killing, and female genital mutilation are all counted as?
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Answer: Crime in all circumstances.

Info: These acts are crimes under Canadian law and are severely punished.

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  1. People who are unable to perform full military services in Canada?
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Answer: Can perform part-time.

Info: Individuals can serve in local part-time Navy, militia, and air reserves.

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  1. The safety of Canada’s North is ensured by?
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Answer: The Canadian Rangers.

Info: The Canadian Rangers help keep the north of Canada safe.

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  1. Serving in the military and other defending forces in Canada is?
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Answer: Applauded.

Info: Serving in the Canadian Forces is a noble way to contribute to Canada and is highly regarded.

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