Introduction Flashcards
What is an issue?
A topic that connects to citizenship, identity, and quality of life, and on which well-informed people have different views and perspectives.
Define perspective.
Values and ideas shared by people with a common language, culture, and history.
What is a point of view?
Opinions and preferences of an individual based on personal experiences.
What does quality of life measure?
A measure of personal and collective well-being.
What are rights?
What individuals and groups are allowed to do in society, usually as established in law.
Define society.
A social system where a group of people share a common geographic region, sense of common identity and culture, and who participate in shared political and economic institutions for a communal purpose or interest.
Who are Ken Fang, Susan Gong, and Ben Fang?
New Canadian citizens who pose for a photo with a citizenship judge and an RCMP officer.
What does citizenship mean to you?
Think critically: What does citizenship mean to you?
What are the big ideas of this book?
Issues that have impacts on citizenship and identity, presenting opportunities and challenges for building a society in which all Canadians belong.
What is individual identity?
It comes from your personal interests and experiences, and from the many roles you have.
What is collective identity?
A sense of belonging shared by a group of people, especially because of a common language, culture, and history.
How does individual identity contribute to citizenship?
It contributes to the decisions you make as a citizen.
How does collective identity affect citizenship decisions?
It contributes to the decisions you make as a citizen.
What will you explore this year regarding issues?
How responding to issues affects your quality of life and involves perspectives, points of view, and rights.
What are the two key questions for investigation?
- How does governance in Canada affect you and all Canadians?
- How does economic decision making in Canada affect you and all Canadians?
How could being a Canadian citizen affect your identity?
Consider how it could affect your individual or collective identity.
In what ways do you express your identity?
Consider the ways you express your individual or collective identity.
What is governance?
The process of governing
Governance involves how nations govern themselves and how citizens participate in their government.
How does governance connect to citizenship?
It is about how citizens participate in their government, which makes decisions that affect them and everyone.
What rights are involved in governance?
- Bilingualism
- Individual and collective rights
- Rights related to government decision making
What institutions are involved in governance?
- Courts of law
- Political systems
What effect does Canada’s political system have?
It plays a role in building a society where everyone belongs.
What is the relationship between government decisions and individual quality of life?
Government decisions about important issues affect your quality of life, and what you value and believe in.
What is a political system?
The structure of government.