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WorksheetsCivics Individual Rights
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Canadians have the right to express their opinion but
they may lose friends for doing so.
they may lose their job for doing so.
there may be consequences for doing so.
all these are true
none of these are true
The Charter (CCRF) is part of our Constitution, so it is protected by law.
True
False
Democratic Rights include the right to
Vote and run in elections
Have an election every year
Vote twice in an election
Which is an Equality Right?
The right to services in English and French
The right to move to another province
The right to pray as you want
The right to live free of discrimination
The CCRF guarantees that every citizen has rights.
All the time.
Under government control.
With reasonable limitations.
Only for adults over age 18.
Individual rights protect each person in Canada.
True
False
Collective rights protect groups of people in Canada.
True
False
Examples of groups with collective rights are
Indigenous people
Hockey players
Immigrants
French and English
Mobility Rights mean
Canadians can move around Canada as they wish
Canadians can leave Canada and come back
Canadians can hop up and down
Canadians can dance the Hokey Pokey
Equality Rights mean you cannot be discriminated against because of
gender or age
race or religion
physical or mental ability
all of the above
none of the above
If you are in trouble with the law which rights do you have?
You must be told what your crime is
You are guilty until proven innocent
Your are innocent until proven guilty
You are allowed to have a lawyer
You must be tried (in court) in a timely manner
How often must elections be held?
At least every ten years
At least every five years
At least once a year
Whenever they are needed
Newspapers and T.V. news report events that are true and they can back this information with proof. They are exercising which fundamental freedom?
religion
association
speech
assembly
Which of the following is not an example of a fundamental freedom?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of association
Freedom of citizenship
Freedom of expression
People in Canada cannot be randomly imprisoned. This is an example of...
mobility rights
fundamental freedoms
legal rights
equality rights
An important democratic right for adult citizens in Canada is...
the right to attend school
the right to speak English or French
the right to move to another province
the right to run for a position in the government
Which of the following is NOT an example of peaceful assembly?
A group of people are carrying signs and chanting words that criticize the government
A group of people are smashing windows and chanting words that criticize the government
A group of people are meeting to form their own group to run for government
A group of people are marching in the streets
Which of the following correctly identifies the official languages of Canada?
All languages are official languages in Canada
Canadian and English
English and French
Canada has no official languages
Adult citizens being able to vote in government elections is an example of...
mobility rights
democratic rights
legal rights
equality rights
Which of the following is not an example of freedom of the press?
A journalist writes an article about why people shouldn't vote for someone else
A journalist is arrested for writing an article that criticized the government
A journalist is arrested for stealing a car
A journalist writes an article about all the great things the current government is doing
In Canada, provincial and federal governments must hold elections every five years. This is an example of...
mobility rights
fundamental freedoms
equality rights
democratic rights
Lily's dad moved to Alberta from Newfoundland a month ago, and just got a job. This is an example of...
mobility rights
fundamental freedoms
legal rights
democratic rights
Murray was arrested and the police did not inform him what his offence was. This is infringing upon his...
legal rights
fundamental freedoms
democratic rights
equality rights
Sujata just received her Canadian citizenship and is excited to exercise her democratic rights. What might Sujata be looking forward to?
The right to move to any province in Canada
The right to use either French or English in any parliamentary debates
The right to vote in elections
The right to a fair trial before a judge and jury
In Canada both boys and girls have the right to go to school. This is an example of...
democratic rights
equality rights
legal rights
mobility rights
A right is ...
something granted by society
something no one can take away from you
A freedom is ...
something granted by society
something no one can take away from you
It is always fine to exercise your rights, even if you are infringing on someone else's?
True
False
The Indian Act (1876)
Required First Nations Peoples to wear traditional clothing.
Banned First Nations Peoples traditional ceremonies.
Preventing First Nations Peoples from taking political action.
Provided First Nations Peoples with plenty of land reserved for themselves
What was the goal of Residential Schools?
Provide an education to First Nations.
Erase the culture, traditions, and languages of First Nations.
Encourage the culture, traditions, and languages of First Nations.
Unify First Nations people and European people.
When did the last Residential School close?
2000
1996
1987
1886
What does women's suffrage mean?
Women's right to drive
Women's suffering
Women's right to vote
When did women receive suffrage?
1981
1954
1930
1918
Which groups have been placed into internment camps during wartime in Canada?
Japanese
English
French
Ukrainian
Italian
Women are to be paid equally to men for the same job with the same education. This is an example of which Charter right?
Democratic
Mobility
Legal
Equality
Do people have the right to work without facing discrimination based on their age?
Yes
No
Why do some groups have collective rights and not others?
Collective rights recognize the founding peoples of Canada.
Collective rights recognize all citizens of Canada.
Collective rights only protect you if you belong to sports groups.
How many treaties exist in Canada?
10
11
12
13
What are the numbered treaties?
Documents forcing First Nations peoples out of Canadian land.
Nation-nation agreements between the Canadian government and First Nations peoples.
Documents declaring the land shared equally between the First Nations peoples and Canadian government.
A Francophone minority language group may have access to a publicly funded Francophone school?
True
False
