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social quiz #2 Flashcards

1
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where did the concept of citizenship come from?

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Ancient Greece

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2
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Prior to 1947, what were Canadians officially classified as?

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British subjects

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3
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When did Canadian Citizenship become official?

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1947

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4
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What was the name of the law that did this?

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The Canadian Citizenship Act

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5
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In order to become a Canadian citizen a person must do 7 things, what are they?

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  • 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
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6
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A person cannot become a citizen if………

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  • 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
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7
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What are the 3 categories that immigrants could fall into when applying for Canadian citizenship?

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  • family class
  • independent class
  • refugee class
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8
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Define citizenship

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This refers to full membership in a community including political rights and obligations

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9
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Explain 3 situations which describe who is entitled to Canadian citizenship

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2) All persons born abroad to Canadian parents
3) All persons permanently residing in Canada for at least 3 years and fulfill certain conditions

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10
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What are 1st value important to Canadian citizenship and what does it mean?

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1)Equality-Everyone has the right to speak out and express ideas that others might disagree with.

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The 2 value and the meaning

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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

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The 3 value and the meaning

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3) Freedom-As Canadians, we enjoy basic freedoms, such as freedom of thought, speech and religion.

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13
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The 4 value-and the meaning

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Peace- We are proud of our non-violent society and our international role as peacekeepers

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The 5th value and the meaning

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Law and Order- We promote due process so that the courts and the police treat everyone fairly and reasonably

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15
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Define Right

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A right is something that is guaranteed by the law

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16
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Define freedom

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A freedom is something that a person can do which is not forbidden by law

17
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Provide 4 fundamental freedoms.
#1

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1)freedom of conscience and religion

18
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2 fundamental freedom

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Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression

19
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3 fundamental freedom

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Freedom of peaceful assembly

20
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4 fundamental freedom

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Freedom of association

21
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Provide 1 democratic right

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Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote but only if you are 18 years old or older

22
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Provide 1 mobility right

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Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave canada

23
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Provide 1 legal right

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Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure

24
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Provide 1 equality right

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Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection

25
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Define constitution

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A constitution is the formal document the describes how decisions making in a community will take place

26
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What does the constitution of a country define AND describe

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It defines how a government will work and describes how powers will be distributed between different levels of government

27
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What does democracy mean? What does it mean in Greece

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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”.

28
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Canada has what type of government

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Representative democracy

29
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What does it mean to have a representative democracy

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A representative democracy is where citizens elect a person to represent their views and beliefs in government

30
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What 2 countries constitutions have influenced the Canadian constitution

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  • Britain
  • USA
31
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Know the 3 levels of government

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  • federal
  • provincial
  • Municipal
32
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Provide 5 responsibilities for the federal level

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  • criminal law
  • postal services
  • armed forces
  • copyright
    -immigration
33
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Provide 5 responsibilities for the provincial level

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  • highways
  • property laws
  • legal names
  • Liquor licenses
  • drivers licenses
34
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Provide 5 responsibilities for the municipal level

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  • school boards
  • school taxes
  • local roads
  • swimming pools
  • libraries

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