Why did Eryn and Christine go to court about the voting age in Canada?

They believed the voting age of 18 was unfair to young people

What does the term equity mean, as discussed in the chapter?

Ensuring everyone has an equal chance by accommodating their needs

What motivated Alanis Obomsawin to make films?

To share the stories of her people and give them a voice

Which of the following responsibilities comes with the right to vote?

Understanding issues and making informed decisions

What does representative democracy mean?

Citizens elect people to make decisions on their behalf

Amy Brandon’s Lunch Buddies program helped:

Special education students feel more included

Why did Justine Blainey fight for the right to play on a boys’ hockey team?

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteed equality

Why is it important to be aware of bias in media?

It helps you form your own informed opinions

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees equality by protecting against discrimination based on:

Age, gender, religion, and mental or physical disability

The Magna Carta introduced the idea that:

Everyone, including the king, must follow the law

Ryan Hreljac’s project focused on:

Raising money for clean water wells in Africa

In a democracy, citizens can influence government by:

Volunteering and raising awareness, Attending public meetings, All of the above, Writing letters to elected officials

What is the main purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

To protect the essential rights and freedoms of Canadians

Which group is entitled to collective rights in Canada?

Aboriginal Peoples and official language groups

Which of the following is an example of the common good?

Installing wheelchair ramps in public buildings

Who can vote in federal elections in Canada?

Canadian citizens aged 18 and over

How did John Corbiere’s case impact First Nations people living off reserves?

They were given the right to vote in band elections

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Why did Eryn and Christine go to court about the voting age in Canada?
They believed the voting age of 18 was unfair to young people
They wanted to lower the voting age to 12
They wanted to ban voting for anyone under 21
They disagreed about who should be allowed to vote
2
What does the term equity mean, as discussed in the chapter?
Giving everyone the same amount of money
Treating everyone exactly the same
Ensuring everyone has an equal chance by accommodating their needs
Giving people more rights if they are part of a minority
3
What motivated Alanis Obomsawin to make films?
To raise money for charities
To share the stories of her people and give them a voice
To create fictional stories for entertainment
To become a famous director
4
Which of the following responsibilities comes with the right to vote?
Following the political party’s instructions
Understanding issues and making informed decisions
Helping others vote
Voting in every election
5
What does representative democracy mean?
Everyone votes on every decision
Citizens elect people to make decisions on their behalf
Only wealthy citizens are allowed to vote
The government makes decisions without citizen input
6
Amy Brandon’s Lunch Buddies program helped:
Special education students feel more included
Schools raise money for sports equipment
Students get more free time during lunch
Students learn more about nutrition
7
Why did Justine Blainey fight for the right to play on a boys’ hockey team?
Her family owned the hockey league
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteed equality
She wanted to change the rules in her school
She wanted to prove girls were better players
8
Why is it important to be aware of bias in media?
It helps you decide which political party to support
It shows which sources are the most popular
It ensures that you agree with the information presented
It helps you form your own informed opinions
9
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees equality by protecting against discrimination based on:
Age, gender, religion, and mental or physical disability
Height, weight, and appearance
Level of education and income
Language spoken at home
10
The Magna Carta introduced the idea that:
Women should have the right to vote
The king has unlimited power
Everyone, including the king, must follow the law
Only noble families can vote
11
Ryan Hreljac’s project focused on:
Building homes for the homeless
Promoting voting rights for youth
Raising money for clean water wells in Africa
Reducing pollution in his community
12
In a democracy, citizens can influence government by:
Volunteering and raising awareness
Attending public meetings
All of the above
Writing letters to elected officials
13
According to the Charter, which of the following is an example of a freedom?
Right to a fair trial
Freedom of expression
Right to vote
Right to be treated equally
14
What is the main purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
To decide who can vote
To limit what the government can do
To protect the essential rights and freedoms of Canadians
To ensure all citizens have the same job opportunities
15
Which type of right allows citizens to travel freely within Canada?
Language rights
Mobility rights
Equality rights
Democratic rights
16
Which group is entitled to collective rights in Canada?
People with disabilities
Children under 12
Immigrants
Aboriginal Peoples and official language groups
17
Which of the following is an example of the common good?
Installing wheelchair ramps in public buildings
Hosting a private birthday party
Creating a YouTube channel for personal interests
Building a personal swimming pool
18
Who can vote in federal elections in Canada?
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over
All residents of Canada
Citizens aged 16 and over
Only men who own property
19
What is the rule of law?
Laws apply to everyone equally
Laws change based on who is in charge
People must follow laws only when they agree with them
Laws apply only to politicians
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How did John Corbiere’s case impact First Nations people living off reserves?
They lost their voting rights in federal elections
They were given the right to vote in band elections
They were allowed to live on reserves
They were no longer considered band members

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