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Question 1Where does Habeas corpus come from? History and Tradition Quebec Act French Civil Code English Common Law Question 2What is English common law? Laws and traditions from English Canada Laws and traditions that Canada developed on its own Laws and traditions that we inherited from England Laws and traditions from Quebec Question 3According to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, where do English and French have equal status? Everywhere in Canada In Parliament and throughout the federal government Everywhere that 20% of the population speaks one of the official languages In Parliament and throughout the provincial governments Question 4What does it mean to have freedom of conscience? People have the right to do what they want, when they want, in the way they want Adults have the right to vote for their government Adults have the right to choose their children's schools People have the right to have, and to share, their own opinions, even if the government disagrees Question 5Why is volunteering a good idea? Volunteering is an excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts Volunteering is an excellent way to earn some money, and to pay taxes Volunteering is necessary in all Canadian schools, especially those that teach heritage languages Volunteering is expected of all immigrants Question 6Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship? Serving on a jury Learning to play Canadian sports Saluting the flag of Canada Opening a shop for people from your country Question 7When was the Magna Carta signed? 1502 1066 1215 1867 Question 8The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with the words, "Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." What does this phrase underline? The Sovereign is the head of the Church Canadians must belong to a religious organization The importance of religious traditions to Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human person Everybody in Canada can follow their own religious traditions Question 9What are two important documents that protect Canadians' rights and freedoms? Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Law 51 The Freedom Acts and Habeas corpus Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Protection Act Question 10When is gender-based violence acceptable in Canada? It is not acceptable unless the whole family agrees It is acceptable if the family thinks it is necessary It is acceptable if a father does not approve of his daughter's habits It is never acceptable in any situation Question 11What is the Magna Carta also known as? Large Law Great Law Magnum Opus Great Charter of Freedoms Question 12What does Habeas corpus guarantee? Freedom from arbitrary arrest Freedom from torture The right to be arrested by the police The right to speak to a lawyer for free Question 13Where do Canadian laws come from? A combination of British laws, American laws, French laws, First Nations' laws Laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France and the unwritten constitution that we have inherited from Great Britain Habeas corpus and Magna Carta All laws in Canada have been written for Canada, in Canada, by Canadians Question 14What happens if somebody engages in gender-based violence? It is up to each family to decide how to treat the other members of their family Gender-based violence is allowed under Canadian law It is up to each ethnic community to decide how to treat the other members of their community They will be charged with a crime, and if found guilty, they will be punished Question 15If you want to serve in the military part time, what is the best choice? Serve in the reserve Serve in the navy Serve in the army Serve in the Coast Guard
Where does Habeas corpus come from?
What is English common law?
According to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, where do English and French have equal status?
What does it mean to have freedom of conscience?
Why is volunteering a good idea?
Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?
When was the Magna Carta signed?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with the words, "Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." What does this phrase underline?
What are two important documents that protect Canadians' rights and freedoms?
When is gender-based violence acceptable in Canada?
What is the Magna Carta also known as?
What does Habeas corpus guarantee?
Where do Canadian laws come from?
What happens if somebody engages in gender-based violence?
If you want to serve in the military part time, what is the best choice?
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