Democracy Flashcards
EXAM
What are some ways in which you may contribute as an active democratic citizen to your local community, to Canada, and to the world?
participate in local cultural and community events.
vote and participate in Canada’s democracy.
volunteer in schools or local charities.
protect the environment.
help your neighbours.
contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
According to the United Nations, what is the connection between quality of life and democracy?
Democracy leads to: a better quality of life. a more equitable, gender equal and inclusive society. greater security and stability nationally and globally
The rights of citizenship in a democracy involve limitations on personal freedom for the sake of collective quality of life. Give examples to prove this statement.
For example, freedom of expression may be limited by laws against hate propaganda or child pornography. And or Mobility rights a limitation could be for leaving the country without a passport or visa.
Mobility Rights
You can enter, stay or leave Canada. You can move inside of canada and take up residence anywhere. You can gain livelihood in any province so you can have the best QOL possible
Legal Rights
Everyone get life, liberty and security. Protecting a reasonable standard of privacy. Officials have to have a good reason to arrest you, You can challenge the law when in custody. No unfair torture/abuse and punishment. witnesses storys cant be used against them, people who are hearing impaired or don’t speak the native languages deserve an interpreter.
Fundamental Freedoms
(a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; (c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and. (d) freedom of association
Political rights
Everyone has the right to vote/run for government and be eligible for the House of Commons.
The parliament and members of the House of Commons have to meet up every 12 months.
The current Prime minister has to have a new election at least every 5 years.
Equality Rights
No discrimination you can only get benifit if your 65 yr old or older maternity leave is for women cause their pregnant not cause their a woman everyones equal.
What are the advantages of living in a democratic society in which citizens’ rights and freedoms are protected by law?
They enable people to live with dignity and equality. They protect people from all forms of violence. All countries must promote and protect human rights under international law and the United Nations Charter.
What might life be like in a society where democratic ideals were not recognized and democratic rights and freedoms were not respected?
Our quality of life wouldn’t be as good, Our life wouldn’t be as stable and safe, we wouldn’t have a say in our government, and nothing would evolve or change in that country.
Describe the relationship between Democratic Ideals, Human Rights and Quality of Life.
Human rights promotes and creates a good quality of life and democracy sustains the human rights and quality of life.
