Intro: Responsibilities, Rights and Canadian Law

Question 1

What type of government does Canada have?

Answer 1

• Constitutional monarchy
• Parliamentary democracy
• Federal state

These elements define the political structure of Canada.

Question 3

What binds Canadians together? (Law)

Answer 3

A shared commitment to the rule of law and to the institutions of parliamentary government

Question 4

What must immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 have to become Canadian citizens?

Answer 4

Adequate knowledge of English or French

Language proficiency is a requirement for citizenship.

Question 5

What responsibilities do Canadians have?

Answer 5

• Obey Canada’s laws
• Respect the rights and freedoms of others

Question 6

When was the maple leaf first adopted in Canada?

Answer 6

1700s

Question 7

For how many years have settlers and immigrants contributed to the diversity and richness of Canada?

Answer 7

400

Question 8

Who is the King of Canada?

Answer 8

His Majesty King Charles the Third

Question 9

In Canada, who do we profess loyalty to?

Answer 9

To a person who represents all Canadians

Question 10

Which form of government does Canada have?

Answer 10

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 11

In Canada, we profess our loyalty to the Sovereign (King or Queen)

True or False?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When you take the Oath of Citizenship, you will swear to:

Answer 12

• Pledge allegiance to King Charles the Third
• Observe the laws of Canada
• Fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen

Question 13

What are the main sources of Canadian law?

Answer 13

• Laws passed by Parliament and provincial legislatures
• English common law
• The civil code of France
• The unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The civil code of _______ is one of the sources of Canadian law.

Country

Answer 14

France

Question 15

What type of law inherited from Great Britain is a source of Canadian law?

Answer 15

The unwritten constitution

Question 16

Magna Carta

Answer 16

A royal charter of liberties signed by King John of England in 1215 under pressure from rebellious barons, establishing the principle that even monarchs are subject to the rule of law and influenced the development of modern legal and constitutional principles.

Question 17

What are the sources of Canadian law?

Answer 17

Laws passed by Parliament and provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France, and the unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain.

Question 18

What historical document is associated with the tradition of ordered liberty in Canada?

Answer 18

Magna Carta

Also called The Great Charter of Freedoms

Question 19

What is another name for the Magna Carta?

Answer 19

The Great Charter of Freedoms.

Question 20

List four freedoms included in the tradition of ordered liberty in Canada.

Answer 20

• Freedom of conscience and religion
• Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
• Freedom of peaceful assembly
• Freedom of association

Question 21

What is Habeas Corpus?

Answer 21

The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state.

Question 22

From which legal tradition does Habeas Corpus originate?

Answer 22

English common law

Question 23

When was the Magna Carta signed

Answer 23

1215

Question 24

What year was the Constitution of Canada amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 24

1982

Question 25

What are the opening words of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 25

**Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.

Question 26

What do the opening words of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms underline about Canadian society? ## Footnote **"Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law."

Answer 26

The importance of religious traditions and the dignity and worth of the human person

Question 27

**Mobility Rights** | In the *Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms*

Answer 27

The right to: * Live and work anywhere in Canada * Enter and leave the country freely * Apply for a passport

Question 28

**Aboriginal Peoples' Rights** | In the *Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms*

Answer 28

The rights guaranteed will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples

Question 29

**Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights** | In the *Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms*

Answer 29

French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.

Question 30

**Multiculturalism** | In the *Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms*

Answer 30

A fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. Canadians celebrate the gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.

Question 31

True or False: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms emphasizes the importance of pluralism and living in harmony.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The Charter attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional _______.

Answer 32

rights

Question 33

What are 4 of the most important rights and freedoms outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 33

Mobility Rights Aboriginal Peoples' Rights Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights Multiculturalism

Question 34

What is expected of citizens regarding their families?

Answer 34

Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family.

Question 35

What are important Canadian values related to work?

Answer 35

Getting a job, taking care of one’s family, and working hard.

Question 36

What is the significance of serving on a jury in Canada?

Answer 36

It is a privilege that makes the justice system work.

Question 37

Is there compulsory military service in Canada?

Answer 37

No, there is no compulsory military service.