Society And Government Flashcards
What is a society?
A group of people who function together and have the same basic needs and wants.
Societies can be….
-a country
-a province/state/territory
-a city
-a community
-a family
-roommates/friends
-a classroom
-a team
Why did societies start forming?
Societies started forming because people’s chances of survival increase in groups, and because of the human need for interaction and procreation.
Every society will have…
-a leader
-a hierarchy
-rules/laws
What are the three basic types of decision making?
Authoritarian
Consensus
Democratic
What is the authoritarian type of decision making like?
Authoritarian decision making is when one person makes a decision and everyone must follow it, decision makers like this are often known as dictators.
What is democratic decision making like?
It’s when decisions are made based on what the majority want.
What is consensus decision making like?
This is when everyone must agree to a decision after discussing it.
How do people become leaders?
By convincing people they are the best decision maker for society.
Why do people fear opposing dictators?
Dictators don’t tolerate opposition, they will most likely kill or harm people who oppose them.
How do democratic leaders keep power?
Through negotiation and compromise.
What is democracy about?
Choice
What are leaders like in consensus decision making?
Consensus leaders are more like moderators, they guide the conversation and finish it when all are in agreement.
What should the goal for a society be?
For each member to live a safe, sustainable life and advance the society.
What do society leaders need to make decisions based on?
The betterment and protection of society.
What is government?
A method of organizing and leading the society.
What is civics?
The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
What is the relationship between rights and responsibilities about?
Balance
What is a right?
Something you are legally entitled to, and something the has to provide for you.
What are responsibilities?
Responsibilities are what you have to complete in order to “deserve” to be a part of the society.
What are the most important responsibilities we have in our society?
- To vote
- Know your rights, freedoms, and responsibilities
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 1982?
It is the most important document in a Canadians life and it tells the government how you are supposed to be treated.
What is a freedom?
Something the government cannot prevent you from doing.
What do all rights and freedoms come with?
Reasonable limits, things that a reasonable person would agree to.
What do reasonable limits protect?
The common good, or what benefits the most people in society.
What are some of the freedoms Canadians have?
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of thought and expression
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of peaceful assembly
