Democracy Chapter 1

Which of these is not a pillar of democracy?

• Justice

• Representation

• Equality

• Freedoms

Who can be involved in the practice of democracy?

• Citizens

• People without citizenship

• Citizens under the age of 18

• All of the above

This image is an example of which Pillar of Democracy?

• Justice

• Equity

• Representation

• Freedoms

Which of the following are examples of services provided by a government?

• Libraries, police, schools

• Vegetables, fruits, poultry

• Bigotry, altruism, nihilism

• Music, television, movies

How does a democratic government work to keep order in a society?

• By creating laws to help its citizens cooperate to meet their needs

• By physically punishing citizens who disobey its rules.

• By developing festivals and celebrations to amuse its citizens

• By earning money for the country through trade agreements

What is the definition of issues?

• What someone believes, but cannot be proven right or wrong

• People who share the same government, the same rules, and laws

• Concerns or problems that affect a community

• The supreme or most important law of the land

Someone who makes decisions in government on behalf of the people is a(n)...

• filthy casual

• citizen

• store clerk

• elected representative

Which of these are responsibilities of Canadian citizens? Select all correct answers.

• Vote in elections

• Find out what other governments are doing and apply for citizenship in those communities

• Help others in the community

• Express opinions while respecting the rights and freedoms of others

How can Canadians contribute to their community? Select all answers that apply

• Learn about issues in their community

• Build a house on enemy territory

• Write a constitution for the government to follow

• Support an action a government takes

What is the definition of values?

• People have the right to think and speak as they wish.

• A person who contributes to the society in which he or she lives

• Principles about how people should act, or standards we consider important and just.

• Decisions are determined by 51% or more of votes.