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Social Democracy/Charter

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each Province and Territory has its own government

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What type of democracy does Canada have?

a)
Direct
b)
Unfair
c)
Judicial
d)
Representative
3.
In a direct democracy_________.
a)
ževery citizen gets to vote.
b)

žonly elected representatives get to vote.

c)
žonly the Kings get to vote.
d)
žonly males get to vote.
4.

Which is NOT a pillar of Democracy?

a)

representation

b)

voting

c)

equity

d)

justice

e)

freedom

5.

Which pillar of democracy would represent someone protesting a pipeline?

a)

representation

b)

freedoms

c)

equity

d)

justice

6.

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

a)

a fact

b)

an opinion

c)

a protest

d)

a representation

7.

Which of the 4 pillars of democracy does this picture represent

a)

representation

b)

equity

c)

freedoms

d)

justice

8.

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

9.

What is the most important law in the land

a)

the courts

b)

the police

c)

the constitution

d)

the speed limit

10.

Fundamental Freedoms refer to the......

a)

The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

b)

The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

c)

The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

d)

The right to choose schooling in either French or English

11.

Mobility Rights refer to the......

a)

The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

b)

The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

c)

The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

d)

The right to choose schooling in either French or English

12.

Minority Language Education Rights refer to the......

a)

The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

b)

The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

c)

The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

d)

The right to choose schooling in either French or English

13.

Democratic Rights refer to the......

a)

The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest

b)

The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to

c)

The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

d)

The right to choose schooling in either French or English

14.

What are the two official languages of Canada?

a)

English & Indigenous Languages

b)

English & French

c)

Cree, French, & English

d)

English & Khmer

15.

A petition is when people...

a)

Create a written request asking the government to take action on something

b)

People can organize or attend events that demonstrate support for a cause or action

c)

Voters can call or email elected representatives

d)

A person is hired to speak to the government on a person or organizations behalf

16.

What is a constitutional monarchy?

a)

It is the same as a democracy

b)

When a Prince or Princess is head of state

c)

Where a King or Queen is the head of state

d)

It is the same as a dictatorship

17.

What is representative democracy?

a)

Where people vote for representatives who will govern on behalf of all citizens

b)

Where every citizen is able to vote on every issue or bill a country will pass

18.

Collective rights protect groups of people in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Individual rights protect each person in Canada.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which Fact helps explains majority rule?

a)

Fact 1

b)

Fact 2

c)

Fact 3

d)

Fact 4

e)

Fact 5

21.

Which country requires special permission to leave and re-enter the country?

a)

Country R

b)

Country S

c)

Country T

d)

Country U

22.

Which country allows only males, 18 years or older, to vote?

a)

Country R

b)

Country S

c)

Country T

d)

Country U