Chapter One - Shaping Society Together

Question 1

What 4 ideas at the heart of democratic values?

Answer 1

1) people are free to express their opinions

2) everyone has the right to vote

3) everyone’s vote is equal

4) everyone agrees to go along with the choice of 51% or more of the members (majority rule)

Question 2

5 values that Canadians say they have

Answer 2

• fair & equal treatment
• a respectful or sensitive attitude towards others who have different opinions from their own
• a belief in solving differences in a peaceful way
• discussion & compromise as ways to reach decisions
• support for diversity

Question 3

4 principles that support democracy

Answer 3

• Freedom
• Equity
• Representation
• Justice

Question 4

The 3 Levels of Government

Answer 4

Federal, Provincial, Municipal (local)

Question 5

SHORT ANSWER: how can a grade 6 student contribute in a democratic society like Canada?

Answer 5

Grade 6 Students can:

• speak out about discriminate and injustices
• pitch in to help others
• obey the laws
• letting the government know what you think
• communicate our own viewpoints and listen to the viewpoints of others

Question 6

SHORT ANSWER: the difference between direct & representative democracy

Answer 6

Direct: used in the early democracies where Ancient Greek citizens had to vote on every law that was to be made. Used best with societies with less people.

Representative: used in modern democracies where people/citizens elect government representatives that have the authority to make decisions and pass laws. It is used with societies that have lots of people.

Question 7

SHORT ANSWER: characteristics of a democratic society

Answer 7

• a form of government
• power rests with the people
• equality & freedoms
• direct or representative

Question 8

Democracy

Answer 8

a system of government where the people have a say in how things are done

Question 9

citizen

Answer 9

people who live in a country and have certain rights and freedoms

Question 10

majority rule

Answer 10

decisions are made by 51% or more of the votes

Question 11

Values

Answer 11

standards for what we consider important and how people should act

Question 12

principle

Answer 12

a rule that helps to guide how we act and make decisions

Question 13

Equity

Answer 13

treating people fairly. Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life

Question 14

Constitution

Answer 14

the most important law of the land that outlines the structure of government, the powers of government, and the rights of the people

Question 15

Fact

Answer 15

a statement that can be proven to be true

Question 16

opinion

Answer 16

what a person believes

Question 17

injustice

Answer 17

an action that is not fair

Question 18

issue

Answer 18

a concern or problem that affects a community

Question 19

society

Answer 19

a group of people that share the same government and the same rules and laws

Question 20

Why do we have Government? (with examples)

Answer 20

• provides services (ex. schools, libraries)
• protects rights and freedom (ex. expressing our opinions openly)
• provides leadership (ex. gives leases to companies to explore for gas and oil)
• makes laws (ex. speed limits)

Question 21

Rule of Law

Answer 21

principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern