CLEAN : Canada pressed to make clean environment a constitutional right

CLEAN : Canada pressed to make clean environment a constitutional right

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Social Studies, History, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the need for change in environmental policies, highlighting past battles and the impact of political shifts, such as the elections of Donald Trump and Stephen Harper. It emphasizes the importance of enshrining environmental rights in the Constitution to protect against political fluctuations. The speaker calls for parents to be proactive for their children's future and stresses the need for active participation in democracy to prevent negative consequences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the speaker believes we are fighting the same environmental battles again?

Lack of technological advancement

Failure to change our perspective on the world

Increased industrialization

Insufficient funding for environmental projects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest we protect environmental legislation from political changes?

By enshrining it in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

By relying on non-governmental organizations

By increasing public awareness

Through international agreements

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply is necessary for maintaining democracy?

Increasing military strength

Improving education systems

Analyzing the reasons behind political elections

Reducing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what role should parents play in the context of political changes?

Critics of government policies

Passive observers

Equal warriors for their children's future

Financial supporters of political campaigns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe about the general desires of Americans regarding political direction?

They want to follow the path set by demagogues

They are indifferent to political changes

They do not truly desire the direction some leaders propose

They prefer international leadership