Civics Test

What is a Civil Society? What are some characteristics, benefits, and restrictions?

What are the various types of government? Eg. Democracy, Autocracy

Functions of government:

• How often are elections held?

• What type of government does Canada have?

• Who is Canada’s head of state?

• What are the various reasons for why an election is called?

• What is the role of a Mayor?

• What is Amalgamation?

• What are the various levels of government responsible for?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of Globalization?

Legal Terms: What must be proven in court?

What is Consensus? How does it impact the government and its citizens?

What is the Rule of Law?

What are you guaranteed when you are accused of a crime?

Review the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: sections 2,3,4,6, 7,8,9,11,12,15,16,17, 20 (slides 8-13 in Lesson 19). What is the purpose of the Charter of Rights of Freedoms?