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civics

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the study of the rights and responsibilities of a citizen

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citizenship

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to formally belong to a national state as a member of the population eligible for full rights under the law as defined by their constitution or tradition

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politics

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a human activity in which one group or individual mobilizes support to obtain the power to govern

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government

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a group of people that governs a community or country. It sets and administers public policy and exercises political power through laws and institution within a state

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Authoritative decision making

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a small group if people (as few as one) make all the decisions for others without necessarily consulting others

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Democratic decision making

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members of the group are given the right to vote with equal weight to each vote. The majority will determine the course of action

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Rule of law

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this refers to a principle of governance where everyone is accountable to the same set of laws (no one is above the law)

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WHY SHOULD WE CARE (ab the government)
list the risks involved when people are not politically active

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  • The election of corrupt leaders
  • Economic and Welfare instability in a country
  • The pursuit of interests that do not represent the needs of the majority in a society
  • The loss of rights within society- if you don’t use it you lose it
  • Minority voices being entirely silenced
  • Dictatorship
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Examples of dictatorships (list)

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  • Adolf Hitler
  • Joseph Stalin
  • Nicolae Ceausesu
  • Mao Zedong
  • Saddam Hussein
  • Robert Mugabe
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Adolf Hitler

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  • dictator of Germany from 1933-45
  • leader of the nazi part
  • ordered the mass extermination of many people during WW2
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Joseph Stalin

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  • took control of the Communist party in Russia
    -prime minister from 1941-53
  • leader of the soviet union through WW2
  • killed over 20,000,000 of his own people to maintain power over the USSR (killed kore than hitler)
  • wanted to replace capitalism and grow revolution
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Nicolae Ceausesu

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  • Life long member of the Romanian Communists
  • Leader from 1965-1989
  • Lead an incredibly self-serving form of government
  • Second and last communist leader
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Mao Zedong

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  • In power 1 October 1949 – 27 September 1954
  • Communist government in China
  • Founder of People’s Republic of China(PRC)
  • Set out to reshape China’s society - His “Cultural Revolution” killed 1.5 million people.
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Saddam Hussein

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  • Leader of the Arab socialist Ba’ath party in Iraq from 1976-2003
  • Created an image of himself as an influential leader but killed thousands of people simultaneously
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Robert Mugabe

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  • December 31, 1987 - November 21, 2017 in Power
  • Led the government of Zimbabwe which was a unitary presidential republic.
  • Pressured by military to resign
  • Face of Zanu-PF
  • Controversial
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What are political institutions (definitions) + extra

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They are organizations which create, enforce, and apply laws that mediate conflict; make (governmental) policy on the economy and social systems; and otherwise provide representation for the population.

The term political institutions may also refer to the recognized structure of rules and principles within which the below organizations operate, including such concepts as the right to vote, a responsible government, and accountability.

Political institutions impact the law, the economy, culture, and society as a whole.

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examples of institutions

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Political parties
Trade Unions
Legal Courts

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types of governments (list)

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  • dictatorship
  • communism
  • oligarchy
  • monarchy
  • republic
  • constitutional monarchy
  • democracy

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dictatorship

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form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations. (Cuba - Fidel Castro, Germany - Hitler, Italy - Mussolini)

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communism

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a political ideology and type of government in which the state owns the major resources in a society, including property, means of production, education, agriculture, and transportation. (China, Cuba, North Korea)

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oligarchy

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a form of government in which a small group of people hold most or all political power. (South Africa during Apartheid)

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monarchy

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a political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person. Monarchs use titles such as king, queen, emperor, or empress. Monarchs generally reign for life and are hereditary. (Saudi Arabia, European countries before WWI)

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republic

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a form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body (the people elect their leaders). (USA, Mexico, India, France, Kenya)

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constitutional monarchy

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a system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. (Canada)

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democracy
a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting. (Canada, USA, Europe)
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Canadas government
Constitutional monarchy and democracy
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Difference between democracy and authoritarian
In a democracy, a legislature is intended to represent the diversity of interests among citizens, whereas authoritarians use legislatures to signal their own restraint towards other elites as well as to monitor other elites who pose a challenge to the regime.
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Principals of democracy
Equality and Human Rights → all individuals are valued equally and have the same opportunities. The Rule of Law → everyone is equal before the law and gets equal protection without any discrimination. Free and Fair Elections → anyone is allowed to run for the election and all citizens are given the opportunity to vote. Accountability and Transparency → government officials are responsible for their actions and are held accountable to the people. Citizen Participation → citizen participation in government is a responsibility and right which builds a stronger democracy. Political Tolerance → democratic societies want to maintain political tolerance and protect the rights of minorities.
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what is in the constitution
The Constitution Act of 1867 The Constitution Act of 1982: Aboriginal Rights Charter of Rights and Freedoms Amending Formula Equalization Payments
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Fundamental freedoms and rights from the charter
Fundamental Freedoms - Conscience & Religion - Thoughts & Beliefs - Opinion & Expression - Assembly & Association - Press & Media Democratic Rights - To vote at least every 5 years Legal Rights - Life, Liberty, and Security of person - Freedom from unreasonable search, arbitrary imprisonment, and cruel or unusual punishment - Presumption of innocence until proven guilty Mobility Rights - Freedom to move around inside the country and to leave the country Equality Rights - Equal treatment and protection under the law - No discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, or disability Language Rights - Federal government services received in either official language: -French or English Aboriginal Rights - Existing Aboriginal rights and freedoms are unaffected
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why do we have linits
Despite the seemingly limitless rights, the Charter does have some important limits on the rights of Canadians. They acknowledge that our society sees the need for the common good to be protected in addition to the rights of the individual. No individual’s rights are to be put ahead of the common good. Limitations Clause → says that other laws may limit Charter rights as long as those laws are reasonable and justifiable in a “free and democratic society.” Notwithstanding Clause → allows provinces to temporarily override the Charter rights for up to 5 years.
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What is the common good
If we make choices that benefit a larger group of people, we are thinking ‘collectively’ (the benefit or interest of all)
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what is a wampum belt and how were they used
Some First Nations had distinctive ways to record a significant event like a treaty such as Wampum Belts.
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what is a land treaty
- An agreement between parties (e.g. nations) to agree to share the same land. - This agreement provides a foundation for ongoing cooperation and partnership between all parties. Weaving a Wampum Belt: a visual record of an agreement - commemorated events and agreements with other nations, told stories, and described customs, histories or laws - visual symbols that serve a mnemonic or memory- aid purpose - help someone “read” a wampum belt by triggering and stimulating the reader’s memories of the significance and meaning of the details woven into the belt
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4 political thinking concepts
Political Significance Political Perspective Objectives + Results Stability + Change (study the handout)
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misinformation
is when people share something they think is true, but isn’t.
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disinformation
is when people share false or misleading information on purpose. The goal is to influence and cause harm.
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vertical reading
staying on the page,” examining the content closely to determine if you think it’s reliable.
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lateral reading
leaving the page,” examining other sources and analyzing what others have to say.

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