civics test 1 study deck Flashcards
what is pluralism?
A way of organizing society so that diversity of race, religion, or cultures are tolerated and treated the same.
Positives of pluralism.
- celebrates diversity
- promotes inclusivity
- different perspectives can lead to creativity
- freedom and equality
Negatives of pluralism.
- creates conflit
- fragementation
- identity struggle
Authoritarian and Fascism leadership?
- only one person is in charge
- no choice or freedom
ex. north korea
Democratic leadership?
- freedom
- voting
- elected representatives
ex. canada
Anarchy and Libertarianism leadership?
- total freedom
- community trust
- everyone is equal
ex. antartica
What was hobbes view of people?
He did not have a good opinion on people. He thought if they were left without a government they would destroy themselves.
What was rousseau’s view of people?
He thought that people were naturally moral and good and criticized hobbes for saying that people were evil.
What is the social contract?
People give up complete Freedom so they can live in a civilized society. People let the government make decisions for them. If the contract is broken people can replace the government.
Federal government?
Creates laws that affect people across the country.
Provincial government?
Create laws that affect people in one province or territory only.
Municipal government?
Establishes by-laws that affect a specific city, town or village.
