Final Exam Review Unit #2 Flashcards
What is Democracy?
System of government where power rests with the people.
What are rights?
That which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
What is Responsibility?
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
What is Duty?
A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
What are Fundamental Freedoms?
Basic rights essential for human dignity.
Explain The Gift video in context.
The Gift is about a father who has a responsibility of teaching his daughter how to not make assumptions about others, and to be generous.
Explain the Dish with one Spoon in context.
The Dish with One Spoon is about sharing with others to bring peace and harmony. The Dish with One Spoon is not a rights-based relationship, but a responsibility-based relationship.
Explain Democracy in context.
Citizens participating in fair elections, voting in municipal elections.
Explain Duty in context.
Fulfilling civic responsibilities, like paying taxes.
The Charter protects the freedom of conscience…
religion, thought, belief, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
The Charter protects rights that enable you to…
participate in the democratic process and have your voice heard in Parliament.
All Canadians have the right to enter…
, stay in and leave Canada. The Charter also guarantees that you can look for work or set up a business anywhere in Canada.
The Chart provides a set of legal rights…
that protect us in our dealings with the justice system It ensures that everyone is treated fairly during legal proceedings.
