Study Questions Flashcards
What are the responsibilities of Citizenship?
Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, serving on a jury
What is the meaning of the Remembrance day poppy?
to remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day
How are members of parliament chosen?
They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding)
Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta
Identify 4 rights that Canadians enjoy
Mobility Rights — Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.
Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights — The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.
Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights — French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.
Multiculturalism — A fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. Canadians celebrate the gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect pluralism and live in harmony.
Name 4 fundamental freedoms that canadians enjoy
Freedom of conscience and religion;
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press;
Freedom of peaceful assembly; and
Freedom of association.
What is meant by the equality of women and men
men and women are equal under the law
What are some examples of taking responsibilty for yourself and your family
Getting a job, taking care of one’s family, and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities, are important Canadian values. Work contributes to personal dignity and self-respect, and to Canada’s prosperity.
Who were the founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French, and British
Who are the Metis?
a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, the majority of whom live in the Prairie provinces. They come from both French- and English-speaking backgrounds and speak their own dialect, Michif
What does the word “Inuit” mean?
The People
What is meant by the term “responsible government”?
The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern
Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fountaine?
The first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas
What does the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?
Connection - bargaining tool to get the western provinces to Confederate, opened up new areas to explore an exploit - Fulfillment of Canada’s Dream of Nationhood
What does the Confederation mean?
Canadian Confederation was the process by which three British North American provinces—the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick—were united into one federation, called the Dominion of Canada, on July 1, 1867
