Ch. 3 Flashcards

1
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Define: Democracy

A

a form of government that allows citizens to help make decisions

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2
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Define: Debate

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when you consider opposing arguments before coming to a conclusion

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3
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Define: Equality Rights

A

these protect you from discrimination

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4
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Define: Suffragettes

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women who advocated for the right to vote

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5
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Define: ban

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to prohibit people from doing something or reading certain things

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6
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Define: Labour Union

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an organization of workers that acts to protect workers’ rights and interests

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7
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Define: Discrimination

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when people make decisions based on race, age, nationality

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8
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This was deemed a violation of Charter rights and overturned

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Lord’s Day Act

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9
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What was the goal of the suffrage movement?

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Women obtaining the right to vote

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10
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Why do Canadians need to know their rights and freedoms?

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It allows Canada to remain a free a democratic society

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11
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How are the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution different?

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The Constitution is Canada’s highest law- it governs for all Canadian. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is ONE section of the Constitution

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12
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Are there limitations on Canadian’s Freedom of Speech?

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Yes, speech that can be deemed harmful or hateful towards specific groups of people is not allowed

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13
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“I am unable to get to the second floor because there is no elevator for my wheelchair” - what right/freedom is being infringed upon?

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Equality Rights

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14
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“I live in a country where I can vote for a governing party” -what right/freedom is this?

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Democratic rights

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15
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“I read an opinion-piece that criticized our premier”- what right/freedom is this?

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Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, expression

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16
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“Residential schools prevented Indigenous children from leaving the “school” and going home” - what right/freedom is being infringed upon?

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Mobility rights

17
Q

Anti-Terrorism Act

A

Created after 9/11 - it restricts certain people from travelling by air for security reasons called a no-fly list.