Chaper 3 Vocab :)

Question 1

Constitution

Answer 1

A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance

Laws that organize a government.

Question 2

Internment

Answer 2

The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.
Being a prisoner for political or military reasons.

Question 3

Prejudice

Answer 3

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

An opinion not based on experience.

Question 4

Labor union

Answer 4

An organization of workers that protect worker’s rights.

Workers that protect other worker’s rights.

Question 5

Rights

Answer 5

that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.

People that have the choice to do something.

Question 6

Democracy

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Diversity

Answer 7

the state of being diverse; variety.

Being different than others.

Question 8

Terrorism

Answer 8

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Violence against civilians for political aims.

Question 9

Discrimination

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Official language minority

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

implement

Answer 11

To carry out or accomplish,”you’ll often see it used in reference to a government plan or act.

To accomplish something.

Question 12

patriate

Answer 12

To bring to a country something that belongs to the country

To bring something to country because it belongs to that country

Question 13

infringe

Answer 13

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement

To break the law on purpose.

Question 14

Entrench

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Enshrine

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

Chapter 3 questions

How does the charter of rights protect individual’s rights and freedoms?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

How does the charter affect law-making in Canada?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

How does the charter affect the workplace?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

What do you believe is the most important charter issue affecting individuals’ rights and freedoms in Canada today?

Answer 19

The most important charter issue today is discrimination because of the evidence of gender pay inequality.

Question 20

How does the Charter of Rights protect individual’s rights and freedoms?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

What is the charter of rights and freedoms?

Answer 21

The charter is a set of rules that Canadians have to be able to live in our society and have rights/freedoms.

Question 22

What are your individual rights under the charter of rights and freedoms?

Answer 22

You have the right to be free of discrimination, democratic rights, mobility rights, language rights.

Question 23

Citizenship is about building a place for yourself and others in society. To what extent does the charter support this?

Answer 23

It protects your individual rights so you can build a place for yourself in society.

Question 24

What does the charter reflect about today’s society compared to the past?

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

How does the charter affect law-making in Canada?

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

What does skillful decision making and problem-solving involve?

Answer 26

It involves thinking about the issues and what the options are to solve the problems. It also involves weighing out the consequences of different results.

Question 27

How does the charter affect the workplace?

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Do people have the right to work without facing discrimination based on their age?

Answer 28

Yes because the charter protects the right to not be discriminated against.

Question 29

How effectively does Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect your individual rights?

Answer 29

It protects my rights well because I am not discriminated against, and I have the right to practice my religion and education as I want to.

Question 30

Reflect what you know finish the sentence.

In this chapter, you discovered about decision making and problem- solving.

Answer 30

That they are important steps to take when weighing what choices to make and how to fix a problem.

Question 31

The most important thing to learn in this chapter about individual’s rights and freedoms is?

Answer 31

The most important thing to learn is that the government tries to protect individual rights and freedoms but it is up to the person to know what their rights and freedoms are.

Question 32

One thing you would like to know more about regarding how the charter affects laws is?

Answer 32

How the charter is involved when a law does not respect the charter, how do they prove that the law violates the charter

Question 33

How effectively does Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect your individual rights?

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms fostered recognition of
individual rights in Canada?

Answer 34

Fundamental Freedoms $ Freedom to express your opinions; freedom to choose your own religion; freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations; freedom to associate with any person or group # Democratic Rights $ Right to vote for members of the House of Commons and of provincial legislatures; right to vote for a new government at least every five years # Mobility Rights $ Right to move anywhere within Canada and to earn a living there; right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada # Legal Rights $ Right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence; right to a fair and quick public trial by an impartial court that assumes that you are innocent until proven guilty # Equality Rights $ The right to be a free of discrimination because of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability

Question 35

How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms support individuals in exercising their rights?

Answer 35

It protects my rights well because I am not discriminated against, and I have the right to practice my religion and education as I want to.

Question 36

In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected conditions in the work place (i.e., issues of gender, age, race, religion)?

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

What is the relationship between the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

Answer 37

It is our responsibility to follow the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and use it to support your own rights and freedoms. Sometimes they don’t go together like with the Anti-Terrorism Act that prevented some people from flying.