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Question 1What is English common law? Laws and traditions that we inherited from England Laws and traditions from English Canada Laws and traditions from Quebec Laws and traditions that Canada developed on its own Question 2What does it mean to have freedom of conscience? Adults have the right to vote for their government People have the right to do what they want, when they want, in the way they want People have the right to have, and to share, their own opinions, even if the government disagrees Adults have the right to choose their children's schools Question 3The 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 The importance of religious traditions to Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human person Canadians must belong to a religious organization Everybody in Canada can follow their own religious traditions Question 4Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship? Serving on a jury Opening a shop for people from your country Learning to play Canadian sports Saluting the flag of Canada Question 5When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution of Canada? 1865 1905 1982 1867 Question 6What is the best definition of the right to freedom of association? The right to be part of an organized religion The right to join and leave a group or organization The right to join a group or organization The right to choose the food you eat, and how to prepare it Question 7Why is volunteering a good idea? Volunteering is an excellent way to earn some money, and to pay taxes Volunteering is an excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts Volunteering is expected of all immigrants Volunteering is necessary in all Canadian schools, especially those that teach heritage languages Question 8What are the most important rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Helping others in the community, learning an official language, equality of all people, and being part of a faith community Habeas corpus, Magna Carta, freedom rights, and official languages Obeying the law, serving on a jury, following the orders of the police, and freedom of the press Mobility rights, Aboriginal People's Rights, Official Language Rights, and Multiculturalism Question 9Where do Canadian laws come from? All laws in Canada have been written for Canada, in Canada, by Canadians A combination of British laws, American laws, French laws, First Nations' laws Habeas corpus and Magna Carta 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 Question 10What is meant by the equality of men and women? Men and women are the same before the law When a man and a woman disagree, the gender of the parties is an important factor In theory, women should be able to do most of the things that men can do, most of the time Men and women must take jobs that are typical for their gender Question 11What do mobility rights guarantee? The right to live and work only where other people speak you language The right to live and work where the government tells you to live and work, based on the needs of the economy The right to live and work anywhere in Canada, the right to enter and leave Canada freely, and to apply for a passport The right to live and work anywhere in the province you live in Question 12When was the Magna Carta signed? 1215 1867 1502 1066 Question 13Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship? Cooking food from your country Learning the words of religious texts Obeying the law Teaching your language to your children Question 14Voting in elections is an example of what? A way to show you are interested in politics A responsibility of citizenship A law that all Canadians must follow A duty that the man of the family must do Question 15If you want to serve in the military part time, what is the best choice? Serve in the navy Serve in the reserve Serve in the army Serve in the Coast Guard
What is English common law?
What does it mean to have freedom of conscience?
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?
Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?
When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution of Canada?
What is the best definition of the right to freedom of association?
Why is volunteering a good idea?
What are the most important rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Where do Canadian laws come from?
What is meant by the equality of men and women?
What do mobility rights guarantee?
When was the Magna Carta signed?
Voting in elections is an example of what?
If you want to serve in the military part time, what is the best choice?
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