Grade 6 - A la Trace Unit 7

What is the political regime in which the people hold the power?

• Monarchy

• Democratic

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

In Quebec, Indigenous people had to wait until which year to have the right to vote?

• 1950

• 1969

• 1975

• 1980

Which concept involves citizens voting to elect deputies who will analyze and vote on laws?

• A) Equality

• B) Freedom

• C) Democracy

In 1975, the Quebec government adopted the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. This document presents the list of rules to be respected to ensure ______ and respect for the freedoms of all Quebecers.

• Equality

• Freedom

• Democracy

Which of the following testimonies describes a situation that does not respect the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms?

• In my school we welcome several people who come to immigrate to Quebec. We all have access to the same education.

• The other day, they didn't want me to join the hockey team from school because I have dark skin.

• Every morning, the teachers at my school serve breakfast to children who arrive on empty stomachs. They too have the right to eat well to be able to concentrate in class.

Fill in the blank: My friend is in a wheelchair. He has difficulty getting around inside and outside of the school, because there are no ______ to help him get around.

• elevators

• ramps

• stairs

In Quebec, the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms must be respected by: A) Everyone B) Companies only C) Government only.

• Everyone

• Companies only

• Government only

In 1982, the Government of Canada adopted the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This charter takes precedence over all other laws, even the Quebec Charter. At the time it was written, the Canadian Charter did not mention _______ rights.

• Women's

• Indigenous

• Animal

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984?

• Pierre Elliott Trudeau

• Justin Trudeau

• Stephen Harper

• Jean Chrétien

Fill in the blank: The Charter is considered _______ by the Indigenous peoples.

• Favorable

• Unfavorable