Civics and Society

Government

• A group of people who run a country and make laws.

• An organization that provides entertainment and leisure activities.

• A system for managing personal finances and investments.

• A collection of individuals who study historical events.

Diversity

• A mix of different people, cultures, or ideas in one place.

• A uniform group of similar individuals.

• A concept that promotes isolation of cultures.

• A strategy for economic growth.

Protest

• An action where people show they disagree with something, often to demand change.

• A celebration of a significant event or achievement.

• A gathering to support a political candidate or party.

• A formal agreement between two or more parties.

Bilingual

• Able to speak two languages fluently.

• Able to speak multiple languages poorly.

• Able to understand two languages without speaking.

• Able to read two languages fluently.

First Nations

• Indigenous peoples in Canada (like Native American tribes in the U.S.)

• A type of government in Canada

• A cultural festival in Canada

• A historical event in Canadian history

Parliament

• Canada’s national government, similar to the U.S. Congress.

• A type of legislation passed by the government.

• A building where the Prime Minister works.

• A political party in Canada.

Freedom

• The power to think, speak, or act without unfair limits.

• The ability to travel anywhere without restrictions.

• The right to own property and make personal choices.

• The capacity to express emotions freely.

Rights

• Things that people are allowed to have or do by law.

• Things that people must do regardless of the law.

• Things that are optional for people to have or do.

• Things that are only applicable to certain individuals.

Stereotype

• A fixed and oversimplified idea about a group that is often inaccurate.

• A general idea about a group that isn’t always true.

• A detailed and nuanced understanding of a group.

• A belief that is universally accepted without question.

Multicultural

• Including people from many different cultures or backgrounds.

• A term used to describe a single culture.

• Referring to a specific ethnic group.

• A concept that promotes cultural assimilation.