Charter Unit Flashcards

1
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Suffrage

A

The right to vote

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2
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enfranchisement

A

the giving of a right or privilege (especially voting)

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3
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right

A

a moral/legal entitlement

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4
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responsibility

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something we are required to do in society to our greatest extent

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5
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Diversity

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The practice of including people from different backgrounds and races

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6
Q

define internment

A

the confinement of people as prisoners usually for military reasons

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7
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terrorism

A

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

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8
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labour union

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an organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

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9
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Quality of life

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the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.

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10
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indian act, war measures act, terrorism act

A

acts that let the gov ignore rights

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11
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Ukranian internment war/date

A

WWI, 1914-1920

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12
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italian internment war/date

A

WWII 1940

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13
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japanese internment war/date

A

WWII 1942

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14
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when did women get the right to vote

A

1918

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15
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the minority language should have a school for them if there are enough of those speaking the language

A

Minority Language Rights

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16
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canadian constitution

A

It is the supreme law of Canada. It reaffirms Canada’s dual legal system and also includes Aboriginal rights and treaty rights

17
Q

no unwarranted search/seizure, can’t just get arrested for no reason, no cruel punishments, fast trial, explanations, etc

A

legal rights

18
Q

the right to vote, and rules following how long gov can be in power

A

democratic rights

19
Q

the right to voice your opinion, speak, have peaceful meeting and have friends

A

fundamental rights

20
Q

the right to move around, enter and leave the country

A

mobility rights

21
Q

people are to be treated equally no matter their race, gender, age, etc

A

equality rights

22
Q

why were the ukraniens taken for internment?

A

Ukraine was split between two sides in wwi, so they were considered a threat.

23
Q

why were the italiens taken for internment?

A

They were an ally to germany, so again, a threat. They were forced to work for no wage, and were taken from families

24
Q

why were the japanese taken for internment?

A

canada was at war with japan, so japanese canadians were moved from the coast (escape) and forced into internment

25
Q

What is the max time members of gov. can go without meeting

A

12 months