Chapter 1 - TRÀ CHILLS

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Chapter 1 – Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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Name one source of Canadian law.

United States common law

Irish common law

The military code of France

English common law

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Which one of the following is not a source of Canadian law?

Laws passed by Parliament

Civil code of France

English common law

Military code of France

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What is "Magna Carta"?

The Great Charter of Freedoms

A map of the world in 1215

The constitution of Ireland

The Great Code of England.

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The Great Charter of Freedoms was signed in:

France

Canada

Ireland

England

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When was the Magna Carta signed?

1615

1425

1215

1649

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The Great Charter of Freedoms is also known as:

Canadian Constitution

Habeas Corpus

Dominion of Canada

Magna Carta

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What does the Great Charter of Freedom include?

Freedom of conscience and religion

Employment rights

Aboriginal Peoples' rights

Freedom from taxes

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Which one of the following is not included in the Great Charter of Freedom?

Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression.

Freedom of conscience and religion

Freedom to buy property

Freedom of association

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What is "Habeas corpus"?

The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state

The right to live and work anywhere in Canada

The right to speak freely

The right for peaceful assembly

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As what is the "right to challenge unlawful detention by the state" known?

Constitutional Act

Habeas corpus

Magna Carta

A mari usque ad mare

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Name the source of Habeas corpus

English common law

Irish common law

Civil code of France

Magna Carta

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When was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

1902

1982

1859

1949

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Who proclaimed the amended Constitution of Canada in 1982?

The Prime Minister

The Senate

Queen Elizabeth II

The people of Canada

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What are the two principles upon which Canada is founded?

The supremacy of God and freedom of speech

The supremacy of God and the rule of law

Mobility right and the rule of law

The supremacy of law and the rule of God

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With which words does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begin?

"Canada is a free country and home of the braves"

"Oh Canada! Our home and native land!"

"Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law"

. "Canadian citizens have rights and responsibilities"

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What are "mobility rights"?

Canadians have freedom of speech

Canadians can enter and leave the country freely, and aCanadians can enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passportpply for a passport

Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter/leave the country freely, and apply for a passport

Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, and enter/leave the country freely

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Who can enter and leave the country freely without time constraints?

Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens and landed immigrants

British citizens

Commonwealth citizens

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Which three rights are included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Mobility rights, Aboriginal Peoples' rights, and official language rights

Freedom of expression rights, property rights and fair trial rights

Employment rights, mobility rights, and freedom rights

Aboriginal Peoples' rights, voting rights and official language rights

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French and English do not have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government

True

False

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Canadians cannot leave their country freely

True

False

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Canadians work hard to respect:

Marxism

Individualism

Capitalism

Pluralism

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What is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity?

Hockey

Maple Syrup

Multiculturalism

Habeas Corpus

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As a new immigrant to Canada, why can a woman get the same education as any man?

Because she has a university degree

Because in Canada, men and women are equal under the law

Because she is from England

Because her husband approves it

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In Canada, abuse of your spouse is:

Tolerated

Lawful

Illegal

Normal

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What are three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

Being loyal to Canada, recycling all waste, and serving in the Canadian Forces.

Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, and serving on a jury

Learning both official languages, voting in elections, and belonging to a union

Buying Canadian products, owning your own house, and using less water

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Which one of the following is not a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?

Serving on a jury

Learning French and English

Obeying the law

Helping others in the community

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Which one of the following is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?

Buying a piece of land

Helping others in the community

Serving in the Army

Camping

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Obeying the law is:

A responsibility

A right

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When called to do so, serving on a jury is:

A legal requirement

An option

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What is an excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts?

Serve on a jury

Volunteer

Serve in the Army

Pluralism

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There is no compulsory military service in Canada

True

False

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What is a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent career choice?

Learn both official languages

Serve on a jury

Belong to a union

Serve in the regular Canadian Forces

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The rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples

True

False

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In Canada, what does "equality of men and women" mean?

Men and women can both perform housework

Men and women are equal under the law

Men and women must both drive a vehicle

Women must earn more money

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The right to apply for a passport is included in:

The Confederation Act

Multiculturalism

Mobility Rights

Official Language Act

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Which part of the Constitution summarizes fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional rights?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Charter of Rights

The Canadian Charter of Freedoms

The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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In Canada, how are individuals and governments regulated?

By arbitrary actions

By force

By laws

By traditions

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What is the significance of serving on a jury?

You get paid very generously

It makes the justice system work as it depends on impartial juries made up of citizens

It makes the justice system work by eliminating the need of judges

Your police record is cleared afterwards

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As a Canadian citizen, in which elections do you have a responsibility to vote?

Federal, provincial or territorial and local elections

Federal, provincial or territorial elections

Local elections only

Federal elections only