1.Rights and Responsibilities

Open Ended

What responsibilities do I have as a Canadian?

Open Ended

What rights and freedoms do I have as a Canadian?

Multiple Choice

Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms for people in Canada?

• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Canadian Constitution Act

• Canadian Bill of Rights

• Canadian Human Rights Act

Open Ended

How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensure equality among citizens?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of fundamental freedoms protected in Canada?

• Freedom to worship in your own way

• Freedom to vote in elections

• Freedom to hold protests

• Freedom to choose your own friends

Open Ended

Explain why some rights, such as freedom of expression, might need to be limited in certain situations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mobility right in Canada?

• The right to vote in any election

• The right to live and work in any province or territory

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to own property anywhere in the world

Open Ended

Can you think of a time when people had to give up a personal freedom to help keep everyone safe or healthy in Canada? (For example, during emergencies)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are legal rights in Canada?

• The right to be considered innocent until proven guilty

• The right to have a lawyer if arrested

• The right to vote at age 16

• The right to free housing

Open Ended

What are the two official languages of Canada that you can use to communicate with the federal government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about minority language education rights in Canada is correct?

• You can only learn in English at school

• You can only learn in French at school

• You can learn in English or French if that is the language you speak most often at home

• You must learn both English and French at school

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a responsibility in a democracy?

• Something you must do to avoid punishment

• Something you should do to help make things fair and work well for everyone

• A privilege that can be taken away

• A right that only some people have

Open Ended

Explain how rights and responsibilities are connected in a democracy, using an example from the images.

Multiple Choice

Where did the quote 'With great power, comes great responsibility' come from?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ben Parker, Spiderman

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mahatma Gandhi

Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe a responsible citizen in a community.

• Respects the rights of others

• Ignores community rules

• Acts with fairness and consideration

• Only cares about personal gain

Open Ended

What rights and freedoms do you think are most important for Canadians, and why?