Social Studies Democracy Study Guide

What is democracy?

• Voting.

• A system of government in which the people have a voice.

• A system of government where everyone makes decisions.

• A system of government where the leader makes all decisions.

What are the 4 elements or principles of democracy?

• justice, equity, freedom and representation

• justice, equality, freedoms and responsibility

• rights, voting, justice and freedom

• rights, voting, responsibility and justice

Which of the following best describe the main features of a democratic society?

• rights and responsibilities

• Rights, responsibility and voting

• Voting and participating

• Campaigning and balloting

One characteristic of democracy is that

• by law, citizens are required to vote

• the government is accountable to the people

• only property owners have a say in decision making

• social standing determines a person’s level of influence

What is direct democracy?

• A government in which citizens vote directly on decisions.

• A government of people that are elected by the people to represent them and make decisions on their behalf.

What is representative democracy?

• A government in which citizens vote directly on decisions.

• A government of people that are elected by the people to represent them and make decisions on their behalf.

Why is the Charter of Right and Freedoms important?

• The charter ensures ‘rule of law’ and guarantees all people their basic rights and freedoms.

• The charter ensures magna carta.

• The charter ensures I can move anywhere in Canada.

• The charter is the same thing as the Constitution.

Where can you find the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

• On the back board of a grade 6 classroom

• In a big book in Parliament

• In the rule of law

• Entrenched in the Constitution

Fundamental Freedoms refer to...

• The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

• The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

• The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

• The right to choose schooling in either French or English

Mobility Rights refer to...

• The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

• The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

• The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

• The right to choose schooling in either French or English