social quiz #2 Flashcards
where did the concept of citizenship come from?
Ancient Greece
Prior to 1947, what were Canadians officially classified as?
British subjects
When did Canadian Citizenship become official?
1947
What was the name of the law that did this?
The Canadian Citizenship Act
In order to become a Canadian citizen a person must do 7 things, what are they?
- be 18 years old
- be a permanent resident
- live here for 3 out of the last 4 years
- speak and understand both English and French
- know information about Canada
- write a citizen test
- take the oath of Citizenship
A person cannot become a citizen if………
- under a deportation order
- has been charged with a crime
- was convicted of a crime in the past 3 years
- is or as in prison, on parole or probation in the last 4 years
What are the 3 categories that immigrants could fall into when applying for Canadian citizenship?
- family class
- independent class
- refugee class
Define citizenship
This refers to full membership in a community including political rights and obligations
Explain 3 situations which describe who is entitled to Canadian citizenship
2) All persons born abroad to Canadian parents
3) All persons permanently residing in Canada for at least 3 years and fulfill certain conditions
What are 1st value important to Canadian citizenship and what does it mean?
1)Equality-Everyone has the right to speak out and express ideas that others might disagree with.
The 2 value and the meaning
2)Respect for cultural differences-We try to understand and appreciate the cultures, customs, and traditions of all Canadians, whether they were born in Canada or came here from a different country
The 3 value and the meaning
3) Freedom-As Canadians, we enjoy basic freedoms, such as freedom of thought, speech and religion.
The 4 value-and the meaning
Peace- We are proud of our non-violent society and our international role as peacekeepers
The 5th value and the meaning
Law and Order- We promote due process so that the courts and the police treat everyone fairly and reasonably
Define Right
A right is something that is guaranteed by the law
Define freedom
A freedom is something that a person can do which is not forbidden by law
Provide 4 fundamental freedoms.
#1
1)freedom of conscience and religion
2 fundamental freedom
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
3 fundamental freedom
Freedom of peaceful assembly
4 fundamental freedom
Freedom of association
Provide 1 democratic right
Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote but only if you are 18 years old or older
Provide 1 mobility right
Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave canada
Provide 1 legal right
Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure
Provide 1 equality right
Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection
Define constitution
A constitution is the formal document the describes how decisions making in a community will take place
What does the constitution of a country define AND describe
It defines how a government will work and describes how powers will be distributed between different levels of government
What does democracy mean? What does it mean in Greece
Democracy- this is a form of government that is elected, and controlled by the people.
The word democracy comes from the Greek language meaning “ rule by the people”.
Canada has what type of government
Representative democracy
What does it mean to have a representative democracy
A representative democracy is where citizens elect a person to represent their views and beliefs in government
What 2 countries constitutions have influenced the Canadian constitution
- Britain
- USA
Know the 3 levels of government
- federal
- provincial
- Municipal
Provide 5 responsibilities for the federal level
- criminal law
- postal services
- armed forces
- copyright
-immigration
Provide 5 responsibilities for the provincial level
- highways
- property laws
- legal names
- Liquor licenses
- drivers licenses
Provide 5 responsibilities for the municipal level
- school boards
- school taxes
- local roads
- swimming pools
- libraries
