Social Studies 8 - Power and Authority Review

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Citizenship

Exercising of rights, privileges and responsibilities as a member of society

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First way of gaining Canadian Citizenship

Being born in Canada

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Second way of gaining Canadian Citizenship

Immigrating to Canada and going through the legal process

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What did the Indigenous think they were doing when signing treaties?

Sharing the land

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What did the Europeans think they were doing when signing treaties?

Claiming the land

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When was the Indian Act created?

1876

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Why was the Indian Act created?

To regulate and control First Nation communities

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What does enfranchisement mean?

When a First Nation person loses their status as an 'Indian'

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What was made for First Nation children to go to to assimilate them?

Residential Schools

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What are rights?

Entitlements or values that people are born with and are set with citizenship

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What are responsibilities?

Set of duties/obligations that people have as citizens.

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When was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms created?

1982

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Why is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms important?

It protects Canadian citizens and their rights as humans and holds the government accountable, all while guiding them through various responsibilities

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How many rights (sections) are there in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

There are eight; Guarantee of Rights and Freedoms, Fundamental Freedoms, Democratic Rights, Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, Equality Rights, Language Rights, Official Language Rights, Minority Language Education Rights

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First level of government

Municipal (mayor, reeves, council

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Second level of government

Provincial (Premier)

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Third level of government

Federal (Prime Minister)

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Who is our Premier?

Scott Moe

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Who is our Prime Minister?

Justin Trudeau

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Who is our Governor General

Mary Simon

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What do you find in the Legislative Branch

The House of Commons and the Senate

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Who is in the House of Commons?

Members of Parliament (MPs)

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Who is in the Senate?

Senators

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What do you find in the Executive Branch?

Prime Minister, Governor General, and the Cabinet

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What is the Judicial Branch in charge of?

The courts in Canada; Supreme Court of Canada, federal court, and provincial and territorial court

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What does MP stand for?

Members of Parliament

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What does MLA stand for?

Members of Legislative Assembly

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What is Indigenous Self-Government?

The formal structure through which Indigenous communities may control the administration of their people, land, resources and related programs and policies, through agreements with federal and provincial governments.

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What is an example of Indigenous Self-Government in Saskatchewan?

The Metis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) with their "Sacred Document"

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What happens in the first stage of a bill?

First Reading; the bill is introduced in the House of Commons (can be introduced in the Senate first) and is studied, then they vote for second reading.

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What happens in the second stage of a bill?

Second Reading; the bill is debated, amendments are made by the committee, then they vote for it to be studied more or to move into the third reading.

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What happens in the third stage of a bill?

Third Reading; members must vote if the bill should be adopted as a law, then is sent to the Senate to repeat the process.

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What happens if a bill is passed?

The Governor General signs the bill and gives it the Royal Assent

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How can Canadians influence the political system?

People can vote, create pressure groups, and protest/voice their concerns.

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What obstacles do people might face when getting involved in politics?

Lack of knowledge, Family and Culture Barriers, Disabilities, Socio-Economic Status

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Majority Rules

Voting; need 50% or more for a bill to pass

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Consensus

When a group comes together and agree together (opposite of Majority Rules)

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