Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Flashcards
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what are the resources of Canadian law
Canadian law has several sources, including laws passed by
Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common
law, the civil code of France and the unwritten constitution that
we have inherited from Great Britain.
what is magna carta and when in place
Magna Carta in 1215 in England - also known as the Great Charter of
Freedoms
What does magna carta include
Freedom of conscience and religion;
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press;
Freedom of peaceful assembly; and
Freedom of association
what is Habeas corpus
Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention by
the state, comes from English common law.
when was the constitution of Canada amended and why
The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which begins
with the words, “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles
that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” This
phrase underlines the importance of religious traditions to
Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human
person.
“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles
that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” meaning?
underlines the importance of religious traditions to
Canadian society and the dignity and worth of the human
person.
The important fundamental of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Charter attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms
while also setting out additional rights. The most important of
these include:
* Mobility Rights — Canadians can live and work anywhere
they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country
freely, and apply for a passport.
* Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights — The rights guaranteed in the
Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights
or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.
* Official Language Rights and Minority Language
Educational Rights — French and English have equal
status in Parliament and throughout the government.
* Multiculturalism — A fundamental characteristic of the
Canadian heritage and identity. Canadians celebrate the
gift of one another’s presence and work hard to respect
pluralism and live in harmony.
The Equality of Women and Men
In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. Canada’s
openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural
practices that tolerate spousal abuse, “honour killings,” female
genital mutilation, forced marriage or other gender-based
violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished
under Canada’s criminal laws.
Citizenship Responsibilities
Obeying the law
Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family
Serving on a jury
Voting in elections
Helping others in the community
Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
Citizenship Responsibilities - Obeying the law
Obeying the law — One of Canada’s founding principles
is the rule of law. Individuals and governments are
regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions. No person
or group is above the law.
Citizenship Responsibilities - Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family
Taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family —
Getting a job, taking care of one’s family and working hard
in keeping with one’s abilities are important Canadian
values. Work contributes to personal dignity and selfrespect,
and to Canada’s prosperity.
Citizenship Responsibilities - Serving on a jury
Serving on a jury — When called to do so, you are
legally required to serve. Serving on a jury is a privilege
that makes the justice system work as it depends on
impartial juries made up of citizens.
Citizenship Responsibilities - Voting in elections
Voting in elections — The right to vote comes with a
responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and
local elections.
Citizenship Responsibilities - Helping others in the community
Helping others in the community — Millions of
volunteers freely donate their time to help others without
pay—helping people in need, assisting at your child’s
school, volunteering at a food bank or other charity, or
encouraging newcomers to integrate. Volunteering is an
excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and
contacts.
Citizenship Responsibilities - Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
— Every citizen has a role to play in avoiding waste and
pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural and
architectural heritage for future generations
Defending Canada
There is no compulsory military service in Canada. However,
serving in the regular Canadian Forces (navy, army and air
force) is a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent
career choice (www.forces.ca). You can serve in your local
part-time navy, militia and air reserves and gain valuable
experience, skills and contacts. Young people can learn
discipline, responsibility, and skills by getting involved in the
cadets (www.cadets.ca). You may also serve in the Coast Guard or emergency services
in your community such as a police force or fire department. By
helping to protect your community, you follow in the footsteps
of Canadians before you who made sacrifices in the service of
our country.
