Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Question 1

Name 4 sources that provide the basis for Canadian law

Answer 1

1. laws passed by the Parliament and Legislatures of Canada
2. English common law
3. the Civil Code of France
4. a historical unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain

Question 2

Where did the concept of “ordered liberty” originate?

Answer 2

the Magna Carta

Question 3

In which time frame was the Magna Carta created?

a) the 1200s
b) the 1500s
c) after WWI
d) 1982

Answer 3

the 1200s

Question 4

Name four fundamental freedoms included in the Magna Carta

Answer 4

1. Freedom of religion
2. Freedom of expression of one’s opinions and beliefs through speech and in press
3. freedom to peacefull assemble
4. freedom of association

Question 5

Sally is upset about a recent change in the law. She runs an online blog where she decides to write about why she disagrees with this law. What are two rights mentioned in the Magna Carta that support her actions?

Answer 5

1. Freedom of expression

2. Freedom of the press

Question 6

Sukh is planning to attend his best friend’s wedding at his local temple. What right supports this activity and where does it come from?

Answer 6

Freedom of peaceful assembly, from the Magna Carta

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 7

It summarises the fundamental rights and privileges of all Canadians.

Question 8

Name 3 rights described in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 8

1. Mobilitiy Rights
2. Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights
3. Official Language Rights and Minority Language Education Rights
4. Multiculturalism

Question 9

Trang was born in Vancouver, but moved to Toronto to attend university. On her summer break, she travels to Vietnam to visit family and returns in September. What right in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms supports these activities?

Answer 9

Mobility rights: the rights to live and work anywhere in Canada and enter the country freely.

Question 10

After receiving his Canadian citizenship, Tomas exercises which right to apply for a passport?

Answer 10

Mobility Right: the right to apply for a passport

Question 11

Vivek helps his family decorate their house for Diwali. What right supports this activity?

Answer 11

Multiculturalism

Question 12

Name 4 responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship

Answer 12

1. Obeying the law
2. Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family
3. Serving on a jury
4. Voting in elections
5. Helping others in the community
6. Protecting Canadian heritage and the environment

Question 13

True or False: Canada requires all men over the age of 18 to serve 2 years in the Canadian Forces.

Answer 13

False