Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Flashcards
1
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Sources of Canadian law
A
- Parliament
- Provintial Legislatures
- English common law
- Civil code of France
- Unwritten constitution from great brittain
2
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Magna Carta
Great Charget of Freedoms
When was it signed?
A
1215 in England
3
Q
Magna carta
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Freedom of:
- Conscience and religion
- Thought, belief, opinion, expression (speech and press)
- Peaceful assembly
- Association
4
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Habeas corpus
A
Right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
5
Q
When was the Canadian Constitution Amended?
A
1982 by Queen Elizabeth II (In Ottawa)
Became the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
6
Q
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A
- Summarizes freedoms
- Sets out additional rights:
- Mobility rights
- Aboriginal people’s rights
- Official language rights
- Multiculturalism
7
Q
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Mobility rights
A
Canadians can:
- Live/ work wherever in Canada
- Enter/leave freely
- Have a passport
8
Q
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Aboriginal People’s Rights
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Nothing in the charter will harm them or their treaties
9
Q
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Official Language Rights
A
English and French are just as important
10
Q
Citizenship Responsibilities
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- Obey the law
- Take responsibility of you and your family
- Serve on a jury (when called, you NEED to serve)
- Vote in elections
- Help community (volunteer)
- Protect environment + heritage
