Right and Freedoms

Question 1

fundamental freedoms

list the 4 main freedoms

think about what they allow you to do

Answer 1

• have and express an opinion
• belong to any group
• organize peaceful meetings/demonstrations
• practice any religion

start political blogs, join club, share opinions, go to gurdwara/church/etc, change religion

Question 2

fundamental freedoms

responsibilities that come with the freedoms

Answer 2

• not spread propganda/lies
• not force opinions on other, not join a terrorist group
• no using violence during a protest
• no forcing religions on other, and no hating othe religions

(just use common sense)

Question 3

democratic rights

2 main democratic rights

what do they allow you to do?

Answer 3

• to vote, run, participate in elections at least once every 5 years
• have parliament meet at least once a year

(which one of the rights is also a responsibility?)

vote for a candidate i agree with/support, lets me be informed about the government’s actions

Question 4

democratic rights

responsibilities

one right is also a responsibility (hint hint)

Answer 4

• be informed as a voter and a citizen
• voting is a right and a responsibility

Question 5

mobility rights

mobility rights

(there are 2)

what do they allow you to do?

Answer 5

• move to and earn a living in any province
• enter, stay in, or leave Canada freely

• move to another province (for uni or anything else)
• move to another country for better weather

Question 6

mobility rights

moblility responsibilities

(its common sense)

Answer 6

attempt to hide or sneak drugs or any illegal substance through the border
- drugs, weapons, etc

Question 7

legal rights

legal rights

what do they allow you to do?

Answer 7

• to be innocent until proven guilty
• to a quick, fair, public trail

• police cant arrest or search without probable cause
• cases/verdicts are public record

Question 8

legal rights

legal responsibilites

Answer 8

• to know and follow the law
• to show up for court, or serving jury duty (if called)

Question 9

equality rights

equality rights

what does this mean for you?

Answer 9

• to be free, or live freely from discrimination
  - against race, gender, skin color, religion, etc

• expect equal pay for equal effort (as a woman)
• not be denied a job/place due to skin color

Question 10

equality rights

equality responsibilites

Answer 10

• have the same respect for other groups of people
• (catholics respect other religions, etc)