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Canadian rights and freedoms - Individual - AB cirriculum

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a set of laws that establishes a framework of governance?

a)

Ban

b)

Constitution

c)

Contribution

d)

Charter

2.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives every person in Canada the same rights and freedoms, whether or not they are a Canadian citizen, except for:

a)

The freedom to express your opinions

b)

The freedom to share with the press and the media

c)

The right to move anywhere in Canada

d)

The right to vote in an election

3.

The right to vote for a new government at least every five years is a:

a)

Fundamental freedom

b)

Democratic right

c)

Mobility right

d)

Legal right

4.

Canada arrested and sent some of its citizens to internment camps because of:

a)

World War 1

b)

War Measures Act

c)

World War 2

d)

Pearl Harbor

5.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was incorporated into the constitution in 1982 for which of the following reasons?

a)

To please the British monarchy

b)

To ensure that all Canadian citizens, regardless of where they lived in Canada, were protected by the same law(s)

c)

To make sure all Canadian citizens could challenge in court the laws that restrict their rights

d)

to help Canadians assimilate

6.

Which of the following groups of people were sent to internment camps because of their heritage? (Click all of the above)

a)

Ukrainians

b)

Greeks

c)

Itallians

d)

Japanese

7.

In court, failing to provide interpreters for people who rely on sign language for communication is a violation of their:

a)

Language rights

b)

Equality rights

c)

Mobility rights

d)

Hearing rights

8.

The Indian Act:

a)

Allowed parliament to consult the First Nations on government issues.

b)

Allowed First Nations to have traditional ceremonies.

c)

Prevented First Nations from taking political action

d)

Gave First Nations the right to vote.

9.

If this sign was at the border crossing and you were a safe Canadian citizen, what right would this sign violate?

a)

Entry rights

b)

Legal rights

c)

Travel rights

d)

Mobility rights

10.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was made in (a)   ?

11.

Which part of the charter explains why provincial parks signs are in both English and French?

a)

Education rights

b)

Language rights

c)

Democratic rights

d)

Canadian rights