Chapter 1 - Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Question 1

Name the sources of Canadian law.

Answer 1

1. English common law
2. Laws passed by Parliament
3. Civil code of France

Question 2

What is “Magna Carta”?

Answer 2

The Great Charter of Freedoms

Question 3

The Great Charter of Freedoms was signed in:

Answer 3

England

Question 4

When was the Magna Carta signed?

Answer 4

1215

Question 5

The Great Charter of Freedoms is also known as:

Answer 5

Magna Carta

Question 6

What does the Great Charter of Freedom include?

Answer 6

Freedom of conscience and religion

Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and press

Freedom of peaceful assembly

Freedom of association

Question 7

What is “Habeas corpus”?

Answer 7

The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state

Question 8

Name the source of Habeas corpus

Answer 8

English common law

Question 9

When was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 9

1982

Question 10

Who proclaimed the amended Constitution of Canada in 1982?

Answer 10

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 11

What are the two principles upon which Canada is founded?

Answer 11

The supremacy of God and the rule of law

Question 12

With which words does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begin?

Answer 12

“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law”

Question 13

What are “mobility rights”?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Who can enter and leave the country freely without time constraints?

Answer 14

Canadian citizens

Question 15

Which four rights are included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 15

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

• Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights — The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.

• Official Language Rights and Minority Language
Educational Rights — French and English have equal
status in Parliament and throughout the government.

• Multiculturalism — A fundamental characteristic of the
Canadian heritage and identity. Canadians celebrate the gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.

Question 16

Canadians work hard to respect:

Answer 16

Multiculturalism

Question 17

As a new immigrant to Canada, why can a woman get the same education as any man?

Answer 17

Because in Canada, men and women are equal under the law

Question 18

What are six responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

Answer 18

• Obeying the law — One of Canada’s founding principles is the rule of law. Individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions. No person or group is above the law.

• Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family —
Getting a job, taking care of one’s family and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities are important Canadian values. Work contributes to personal dignity and self-respect, and to Canada’s prosperity.

• Serving on a jury — When called to do so, you are
legally required to serve. Serving on a jury is a privilege that makes the justice system work as it depends on impartial juries made up of citizens.

• Voting in elections — The right to vote comes with a
responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections.

• Helping others in the community — Millions of
volunteers freely donate their time to help others without pay—helping people in need, assisting at your child’s school, volunteering at a food bank or other charity, or encouraging newcomers to integrate. Volunteering is an excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts.

• Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
— Every citizen has a role to play in avoiding waste and
pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural and
architectural heritage for future generations.

Question 19

Which part of the Constitution summarizes fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional rights?

Answer 19

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms