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Question 1According to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, where do English and French have equal status? Everywhere in Canada In Parliament and throughout the provincial governments In Parliament and throughout the federal government Everywhere that 20% of the population speaks one of the official languages Question 2How does Canadian law treat men and women? Men are expected to take care of the women in their family In Canada, men and women are equal under the law There are certain areas that favour men, and certain areas that favour women Men and women are treated fairly, but differently Question 3What are two important documents that protect Canadians' rights and freedoms? Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Law 51 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Protection Act Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Freedom Acts and Habeas corpus Question 4Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship? Teaching your language to your children Learning the words of religious texts Obeying the law Cooking food from your country Question 5What do mobility rights guarantee? The right to live and work only where other people speak you language The right to live and work anywhere in the province you live in 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 where the government tells you to live and work, based on the needs of the economy Question 6Where does Habeas corpus come from? History and Tradition English Common Law Quebec Act French Civil Code Question 7By law, how long must Canadians serve in the military? 2 years 18 months 3 years There is no compulsory military service in Canada Question 8What is meant by the equality of men and women? In theory, women should be able to do most of the things that men can do, most of the time 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 Men and women must take jobs that are typical for their gender Question 9What is the best definition of a right? A right is something that you can expect, like to be treated fairly by the police A right is something that others want you to do A right is something that you can expect, like to pay taxes. A right is a duty, like serving in the military Question 10What 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 11Freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech was first guaranteed in: Magna Carta Habeas corpus English Common Law French Civil Code Question 12What does it mean to have freedom of conscience? 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 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 Question 13The 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 importance of religious traditions to Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human person The Sovereign is the head of the Church Everybody in Canada can follow their own religious traditions Canadians must belong to a religious organization Question 14Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship? Opening a shop for people from your country Serving on a jury Learning to play Canadian sports Saluting the flag of Canada Question 15What does freedom of the press guarantee? Journalists must get the approval of the Governor General (or other government officials) before they can share their opinions Journalists are allowed to publish anything that the government approves of People can write what they want, but they must get government approval before they share their opinions on TV Journalists are allowed to publish the news, and their own opinions, even if they are critical of the government
According to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, where do English and French have equal status?
How does Canadian law treat men and women?
What are two important documents that protect Canadians' rights and freedoms?
Which of these is an example of a responsibility of citizenship?
What do mobility rights guarantee?
Where does Habeas corpus come from?
By law, how long must Canadians serve in the military?
What is meant by the equality of men and women?
What is the best definition of a right?
What is English common law?
Freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech was first guaranteed in:
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?
What does freedom of the press guarantee?
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