Chaper 3 Vocab :) Flashcards
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Constitution
A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance
Laws that organize a government.
Internment
The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.
Being a prisoner for political or military reasons.
Prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
An opinion not based on experience.
Labor union
An organization of workers that protect worker’s rights.
Workers that protect other worker’s rights.
Rights
that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
People that have the choice to do something.
Democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
A government where citizens vote.
Diversity
the state of being diverse; variety.
Being different than others.
Terrorism
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
Violence against civilians for political aims.
Discrimination
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
People putting down people for their race, age, or gender.
Official language minority
One of the groups in canadian society whose members speak an official language of Canada-French or English -as their first language.
The official language of a place.
implement
To carry out or accomplish,”you’ll often see it used in reference to a government plan or act.
To accomplish something.
patriate
To bring to a country something that belongs to the country
To bring something to country because it belongs to that country
infringe
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement
To break the law on purpose.
Entrench
Fixing firmly within an entrenched clause
of a basic law or constitution is provision that makes certain amendments either or more difficult or impossible to pass, making such amendments inadmissible.
Firmly established or difficult to change.
Enshrine
If a political or social rights is enshrined in something .It is protected by being included in it:The right of freedom of speech is enshrined in law in the constitution.
Something protected by a law.
Chapter 3 questions
How does the charter of rights protect individual’s rights and freedoms?
The charter protects individual rights and freedoms by being a set of laws that have to be followed by canadian citizens or else they might go to jail.The government enforces the charter to make sure Canadians are protected.
How does the charter affect law-making in Canada?
The charter affects law-making because it ensures you have the right to a fair trial if you are arrested for something. The government also can not make laws that would violate the charter.
How does the charter affect the workplace?
The charter affects the workplace by providing the right to education which would affect what jobs you can get. It protects individuals against discrimination based on their gender, age, religion, etc.
What do you believe is the most important charter issue affecting individuals’ rights and freedoms in Canada today?
The most important charter issue today is discrimination because of the evidence of gender pay inequality.
How does the Charter of Rights protect individual’s rights and freedoms?
The charter protects individual rights and freedoms by being a set of laws that have to be followed by Canadian citizens or else they might go to jail. The government enforces the charter to make sure Canadians are protected.
What is the charter of rights and freedoms?
The charter is a set of rules that Canadians have to be able to live in our society and have rights/freedoms.
What are your individual rights under the charter of rights and freedoms?
You have the right to be free of discrimination, democratic rights, mobility rights, language rights.
Citizenship is about building a place for yourself and others in society. To what extent does the charter support this?
It protects your individual rights so you can build a place for yourself in society.
What does the charter reflect about today’s society compared to the past?
The charter reflects that Canadians have more rights and freedoms than in the past. It also reflects that the government cares enough to protect the rights/freedoms of its citizens.