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Democracy and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A government where power come from the people is...

a)

democracy

b)

aristocracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

2.

System where citizens elect people to make decisions for them.

a)

representative democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

direct democracy

3.

Which of the following can be defined as having elected people represent the voters in a government?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

4.

Which of the following is defined by rights all people have?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

5.

Elected officials create and vote on laws in a...

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

6.

What does the word democracy mean?

a)

Freedom

b)

Money

c)

rule by the people

7.

Which are features of Democracy?

a)

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

b)

Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers

c)

The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis

d)

All the above

8.

Democracy must be based on

a)

Choice from only the ruling party

b)

One-party system

c)

Free and fair election

9.

Identify the argument for or support the democracy.

a)

Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability.

b)

Democracy is all about political competition and power play.

c)

Elected leaders do not know about the best interest of the people

d)

Democratic government is a responsible government.

10.

Identify the arguments in the support of democracy or for democracy.

a)

Democracy improves the quality of decision making

b)

Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens

c)

Democracy better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct it's mistakes.

d)

All the above

11.

A form of government with either a king or queen as its leader

a)

monarchy

b)

democracy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

12.

Which is NOT a pillar of Democracy?

a)

representation

b)

voting

c)

equity

d)

justice

e)

freedom

13.

Which pillar of democracy would represent someone protesting a pipeline?

a)

representation

b)

freedoms

c)

equity

d)

justice

14.

Which pillar of democracy would represent a female RCMP officer graduating?

a)

represntation

b)

justice

c)

equity

d)

freedoms

15.

What DOES democracy mean from it's original meaning?

a)

to demonstrate peacefully

b)

a demo of a crazy person

c)

power of the people

d)

rule by one person

16.

One of the most important responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy is:

a)

to question everything the Gov't does.

b)

hold meetings

c)

protest

d)

to elect representatives

17.

"I think the mayor is an awesome leader" is an example of :

a)

a fact

b)

an opinion

c)

a protest

d)

a representation

18.

Which of the 4 pillars of democracy does this picture represent

a)

representation

b)

equity

c)

freedoms

d)

justice

19.

Which of the 4 pillars of democracy does this picture represent?

a)

equity

b)

representation

c)

justice

d)

freedoms

20.

Womens Hockey is an example of what pillar?

a)

Freedom

b)

Equity

c)

Representation

d)

Justice

21.

What is the capital of Alberta?

a)

Calgary

b)

Red Deer

c)

Lethbridge

d)

Edmonton

22.

Majority Rule means

a)

There is one major rule to follow

b)

at least 49% agree in a vote

c)

at least 51% agree in a vote

d)

you have the right to vote

23.

What is the most important law in the land

a)

the courts

b)

the police

c)

the constitution

d)

the speed limit

24.

Our rights and freedoms were obtained

a)

as gifts from our government.

b)

by fighting for them.

c)

from the Queen of England.

d)

from the people of Canada.

25.

Our fundamental rights are made up of

a)

freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of association, freedom of thought

b)

right to vote, right to live anywhere in Canada and right to contact the government in French or English

c)

equality rights

d)

legal rights

26.

Some children in Canada can attend school.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Canadians have the right to express their opinion but

a)

they may lose friends for doing so.

b)

they may lose their job for doing so.

c)

there may be consequences for doing so.

d)

all these are true

e)

none of these are true

28.

It is NOT a democratic right for the Legislature or Parliament to meet.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The Charter (CCRF) is part of our Constitution, so it is protected by law.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Democratic Rights include the right to

a)

Vote and run in elections

b)

Have an election every year

c)

Vote twice in an election

31.

Which is an Equality Right?

a)

The right to services in English and French

b)

The right to move to another province

c)

The right to pray as you want

d)

The right to live free of discrimination

32.

The CCRF guarantees that every citizen has rights.

a)

All the time.

b)

Under government control.

c)

With reasonable limitations.

d)

Only for adults over age 18.

33.

The CCRF is entrenched (part of) the Canadian Constitution so that

a)

provinces can add their rights and freedoms

b)

rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected

c)

courts can make changes to rights and freedoms

d)

the rights and freedoms of Canadians can be changed if needed

34.

A representative democracy means

a)

Citizens vote on every issue

b)

Citizens elect someone to represent them locally, provincially and federally

c)

A democracy like in Ancient Athens

d)

A democracy like the Iroquois Confederacy

35.

A direct democracy means

a)

Citizens vote on every issue

b)

Citizens elect someone to represent them locally, provincially and federally

c)

A democracy like in Ancient Athens

d)

A democracy like the Iroquois Confederacy

36.

Individual rights protect each person in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Collective rights protect groups of people in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Examples of groups with collective rights are

a)

Indigenous people

b)

Hockey players

c)

Immigrants

d)

French and English

39.

The official languages of Canada are

a)

English and Spanish

b)

English, French and Cree

c)

English and French

d)

Every language in the world

40.

Mobility Rights mean

a)

Canadians can move around Canada as they wish

b)

Canadians can leave Canada and come back

c)

Canadians can hop up and down

d)

Canadians can dance the Hokey Pokey

41.

Equality Rights mean you cannot be discriminated against because of

a)

gender or age

b)

race or religion

c)

physical or mental ability

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

42.

If you are in trouble with the law which rights do you have?

a)

You must be told what your crime is

b)

You are guilty until proven innocent

c)

Your are innocent until proven guilty

d)

You are allowed to have a lawyer

e)

You must be tried (in court) in a timely manner

43.

The Common Good benefits the majority of citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

How often must elections be held?

a)

At least every ten years

b)

At least every five years

c)

At least once a year

d)

Whenever they are needed

45.

The Rule of Law means

a)

It applies only to collective rights

b)

It applies only to individual rights

c)

It applies to everyone equally

d)

It applies to citizens 18 years old and older

46.

Newspapers and T.V. news report events that are true and they can back this information with proof. They are exercising which fundamental freedom?

a)

religion

b)

association

c)

speech

d)

assembly

47.

A person running in an Alberta provincial election must be a Canadian citizen and be

a)

18 years of age or older and a resident of Alberta for at least six months

b)

16 years of age or older and a resident of Alberta for at least three years

c)

18 years of age and the owner of property in Alberta

d)

21 years of age and a taxpayer in Alberta

48.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
49.
A Representative is____
a)
A person chosen by a king to collect taxes
b)
A person chosen by God to rule all
c)
A person chosen by the people to create laws
d)
A person chosen by the people to fight wars
50.

Which group of words best describes features of Canada’s democracy?

a)

Lottery, participation, responsibilities

b)

Consensus, participation, equality

c)

Rights, voting, responsibilities

d)

Voting, consensus, equality

51.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees Canadian citizens the freedom to

a)

seek medical services

b)

practice a religion

c)

sell property

d)

pay taxes

52.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution in order to

a)

allow provinces to add their own rights and freedoms

b)

ensure that rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected

c)

permit the courts to make changes to the rights and freedoms

d)

allow the rights and freedoms of Canadians to be easily changed

53.

Which of the following services are the responsibility of a local government?

a)

Health care and libraries

b)

Police services and courts

c)

Fire protection and education

d)

Garbage collection and recycling

54.

A person running in an Alberta provincial election must be a Canadian citizen and be

a)

18 years of age or older and a resident of Alberta for at least six months

b)

16 years of age or older and a resident of Alberta for at least three years

c)

18 years of age and the owner of property in Alberta

d)

21 years of age and a taxpayer in Alberta

55.

Providing wheelchair access to public buildings shows an attempt by the school board to ensure

a)

equity

b)

justice

c)

freedom

d)

representation

56.

Enforcement of a bylaw by police is an example of which of the following principles of democracy?

a)

Representation

b)

Freedom

c)

Equality

d)

Justice

57.

One characteristic of democracy is that

a)

by law, citizens are required to vote

b)

the government is accountable to the people

c)

only property owners have a say in decision making

d)

social standing determines a person’s level of influence

58.

The best example of mobility rights as described in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is

a)

transferring to a new school

b)

moving to another province

c)

having wheelchair access

d)

getting a driver’s license

59.

When a group decides to require every member to agree upon a decision, this is an example of:

a)

Majority rule

b)

Consensus

c)

Representation

d)

Voting

60.

Each person voices their opinion by filling out a ballot and majority rules.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Representation

c)

Consensus

d)

Voting

61.

Which of the following is an example of equity?

a)

Every D.M.S. student receives the same gym strip.

b)

Health care is provided to all Canadians.

c)

Schools provide help to students experiencing academic difficulties.

d)

All children in Canada have the right to an education.

62.

As Canadians we are protected by the ______________________

___________________.

a)

Consensus of the people

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Canadian Charter of Law

d)

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

63.

As citizens of Canada we have rights and those rights come with certain responsibilities. What are two of these responsibilities?

a)

Participate in elections and follow laws

b)

Protest however you want and educate yourself

c)

Follow the law and express yourself freely (even if it insults others)

d)

Practice whatever religion you want and make everyone do the same

64.

Which of the following groups is not involved in government?

a)

Parent council

b)

School boards

c)

First nations

d)

City, town and rural district councils

65.

People can take part in government by doing the following;

a)

Contacting government officials

b)

Voting

c)

Attending public meetings

d)

All of the above

66.

A piece of information about the past that comes directly from the past is

a)

Someones point of view

b)

Third persons point of view

c)

Primary source

d)

Secondary source

67.

Fair always means being equal

a)

True

b)

False

68.

What is NOT an example of a government service

a)

Hospitals

b)

Schools

c)

Grocery stores

d)

Parks

69.

Four main principles of democracy are

a)

Freedoms, representation, equity, and justice

b)

Freedoms, rights, equity and justice

c)

Freedoms, representation, equality and justice

d)

Freedoms, representation, equity and judges

70.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is also known as the constitution. It is the...

a)

First law of the land

b)

Most supreme law of the land

c)

Treaty law of the land

d)

Least important law of the land

71.

Which of the following is not an example of a fundamental freedom?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Freedom of association

c)

Freedom of citizenship

d)

Freedom of expression

72.

Every citizen has the right to enter, remain in, or leave Canada. This is an example of...

a)

Mobility rights

b)

Fundamental freedoms

c)

Legal rights

d)

Equality rights

73.

True or false: in Canada, the harshest penalty for crimes is the death sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

People in Canada cannot be randomly imprisoned. This is an example of...

a)

mobility rights

b)

fundamental freedoms

c)

legal rights

d)

equality rights

75.

An important democratic right for adult citizens in Canada is...

a)

the right to attend school

b)

the right to speak English or French

c)

the right to move to another province

d)

the right to run for a position in the government

76.

Which of the following is NOT an example of peaceful assembly?

a)

A group of people are carrying signs and chanting words that criticize the government

b)

A group of people are smashing windows and chanting words that criticize the government

c)

A group of people are meeting to form their own group to run for government

d)

A group of people are marching in the streets

77.

Which of the following correctly identifies the official languages of Canada?

a)

All languages are official languages in Canada

b)

Canadian and English

c)

English and French

d)

Canada has no official languages

78.

Adult citizens being able to vote in government elections is an example of...

a)

mobility rights

b)

democratic rights

c)

legal rights

d)

equality rights

79.

Which of the following is not an example of freedom of the press?

a)

A journalist writes an article about why people shouldn't vote for someone else

b)

A journalist is arrested for writing an article that criticized the government

c)

A journalist is arrested for stealing a car

d)

A journalist writes an article about all the great things the current government is doing

80.

In Canada, provincial and federal governments must hold elections every five years. This is an example of...

a)

mobility rights

b)

fundamental freedoms

c)

equality rights

d)

democratic rights

81.

Lily's dad moved to Alberta from Newfoundland a month ago, and just got a job. This is an example of...

a)

mobility rights

b)

fundamental freedoms

c)

legal rights

d)

democratic rights

82.

Murray was arrested and the police did not inform him what his offence was. This is infringing upon his...

a)

legal rights

b)

fundamental freedoms

c)

democratic rights

d)

equality rights

83.

Sujata just received her Canadian citizenship and is excited to exercise her democratic rights. What might Sujata be looking forward to?

a)

The right to move to any province in Canada

b)

The right to use either French or English in any parliamentary debates

c)

The right to vote in elections

d)

The right to a fair trial before a judge and jury

84.

In Canada both boys and girls have the right to go to school. This is an example of...

a)

democratic rights

b)

equality rights

c)

legal rights

d)

mobility rights

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