Deck 1

Question 1

What are three responsibilities of citizenship?

Answer 1

Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, serving on a jury

Question 2

How are Members of Parliament chosen?

Answer 2

They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding).

Question 3

When was the magna Carta signed?

Answer 3

1215

Question 4

What is the Magna Carta also known as?

Answer 4

the great charter of freedoms

Question 5

What does the Magna Carta include?

Answer 5

freedom of conscience and religion
freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression including freedom of speech and of the press
freedom of peaceful assembly
freedom of association

Question 6

when was the constitution of Canada amended?

Answer 6

1982

Question 7

what are the important freedoms of the magna carta

Answer 7

mobility rights, aboriginal peoples rights official language rights and minority language education rights multiculturalism

Question 8

What are the citizenship responsibilities?

Answer 8

obeying the law, taking responsibility of oneself and ones family, serving on a jury, voting in electons, helping others in the community, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment