Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 1

The Canadian Charter of Rights is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution in order to...

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ensure that rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected

Question 2

Which of the following is a right and a responsibility of a citizen

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voting in election

Question 3

If someone feels they have not been treated fairly by the courts in the provinces

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enforcement rights

Question 4

"I'm worried that there won't be enough water left for future generations if..."

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opinion

Question 5

Slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire

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Slavery Abolition Act 1834

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To move to and earn a living in any province

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mobility rights

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Where everyone is equal, no matter their race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender, age

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equality rights

Question 8

What is the supreme law of Canada called...

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The Canadian Constitution

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French speaking minorities have a right to speak French when dealing with the government.

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collective

Question 10

To live free of discrimination or prejudice

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equality rights

Question 11

Democracy means...

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equality, freedom to disagree, voting in elections, majority rule

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To practise your religion

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fundamental freedom

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A person cannot be put in jail without a fair trial.

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individual

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All Aboriginal adults were given the right to vote

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Canada Election Act 1960

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To have publicly funded schools for Anglophones in Quebec where most people speak French

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minority language education

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What are the most important laws of Canada called?

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Canadian Charter of Rights

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The 4 Pillars of Democracy are...

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representation, equity, justice, freedom

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To vote for candidates in elections, to participate in an election

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democratic rights

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To organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations

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fundamental freedom

Question 20

"...how many families will be without a paycheque if the 20% hike is implemented?"

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fact

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All people living in Canada are citizen.

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False

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To go to court if any of these rights are denied

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enforcement right

Question 23

To run for election

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democratic rights

Question 24

To enter, stay in , or leave Canada as you wish, if you are a Canadian citizen

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mobility rights

Question 25

Recognized the right of First Nations to their lands

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Royal Proclamation 1763

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Buildings are required to have wheelchair accessible entrances.

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collective

Question 27

This act entitled women to become members of the Senate

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Persons Act 1929

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This treaty established peace and respect among people in what is now eastern Canada

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La Grande Paix de Montreal 1701

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To uphold the multicultural heritage of Canada

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general rights

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To uphold existing Aboriginal and treaty rights

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general rights

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An English charter, protecting unlawful imprisonment. Dated 1215

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Magna Carta 1215

Question 32

The publication of a cartoon shown in a newspaper is an example of...

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the freedom of expression

Question 33

Canada's Supreme Court in Ottawa, where many cases are heard

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enforcement rights

Question 34

One characteristic of democracy is that...

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by law, citizen are required to vote

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To have legislatures and Parliament meet at least once a year

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democratic rights

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If the local council approves a proposal, it becomes a ...

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bylaw

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To have elections at least every five years

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democratic rights

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Allowing women to vote in Provincial elections

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Suffrage Bills 1916

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To have publicly funded schools for Francophone in provinces where most people speak English

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minority language education right

Question 40

Which group of words BEST describes features of Canada's democracy?

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rights, voting, responsibilites

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To communicate with and receive services from the federal government in French and English

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official languages of Canada right

Question 42

To have and express your opinion, to belong to any group

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fundamental freedom

Question 43

The Numbered Treaties recognized the rights of First Nations

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The Numbered Treaties 1871-1921

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This ended the exclusion of Chinese people because of a head tax

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Chinese Exclusion Act 1947

Question 45

Canadian Charter of Rights...guarantees Canadian citizens the freedom to...

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practice a religion

Question 46

Enforcement of a bylaw by police is an example of...

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justice

Question 47

In a trial to be assumed innocent until proven guilty

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legal rights

Question 48

To feel free and safe, to have a fair and quick public trial

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legal rights

Question 49

"Aboriginal people have the right to hunt and fish out of season"

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collective

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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