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1 Name: Social Studies Grade 6 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Quiz /42 Excelling = Meeting = Approaching = 15-24

2 CH 5: CHARTER OF RIGHTS & FREEDOMS QUIZ PART I Directions: Circle all true statements: 1. Some children in Canada have the right to attend school. 2. In Canada you have a right to express your opinions. 3. It is a fundamental freedom to belong to any group. 4. It is not a democratic right to have Parliament meetings. 5. As a Canadian citizen, you have the right to enter, stay, or leave Canada, even if you commit a crime. 6. You can receive schooling in English only. 7. You have the right to have a fair trial and be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the multi cultural heritage of Canadians. 9. Stores being closed on Sunday is an example of the right to practice your own religion. 10. The Charter can be changed if people vote to have it changed. 11. The Charter does not count for the police. 12. The Charter is protected by law.

3 PART II Circle the best answer: 1. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: a. is a law in Canada b. is a document that guarantees our rights c. is not part of the constitution d. does not apply to provincial laws 2. It is important to know what privileges we have as Canadians to: a. appreciate what it means to be Canadian b. find ways to get around inconvenient laws c. to take advantage of other people d. all of the above 3. What principles below describe the principles of democracy: a. freedoms b. representation c. equity and justice d. all of the above 4. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is for: a. Canadian Citizens b. Only Aboriginals c. Government officials d. People who like pancakes 5. Fundamental Freedoms guaranteed by the Charter include: a. The freedom to organize peaceful meetings b. The freedom to force religion on others c. The freedom to oppose those of a different culture d. The freedom to stop others who don t act Canadian 6. Democratic Rights include the right to: a. Vote and run for an election b. Have an election every year c. Vote twice in every election d. All of the above

4 7. Which of the following is an equality right: a. The right to live free of discrimination b. The right to practice your religion c. The right to move to any province d. The right to have services in French and English 8. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that every citizen has rights: a. All the time b. Under government control c. With reasonable limitations d. For adults over the age of Canadians rely on the to protect and enforce our rights. a. Justice system b. Senate c. Prime minister d. Executive branch 10. The most important part of the CCRF is: a. The rights b. The freedoms c. The courts d. Both a and b 11. The CCRF was made in order to: a. Allow provinces to add their own rights and freedoms b. Ensure that rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected c. Permit the courts to make changes to the rights and freedoms d. Allow the rights and freedoms of Canadians to be easily changed 12. The CCRF guarantees Canadian citizens guarantees citizens the freedom to: a. Seek medical services b. Practice a religion c. Sell property d. Pay taxes

5 PART III Directions: Match the word with the correct statement. Every word is used. equally mobility collective vote freedoms limitations aboriginal representatives democracy rights 1. In a representative democracy, people choose to make decisions for them. 2. In a direct democracy, each citizen influences a decision through a. 3. is a form of government where people and their representatives have power. 4. Citizens have the to organize peaceful meetings 5. In a democratic society are things people are allowed to do. 6. The right to move to any province is an example of rights. 7. peoples include: first nations, Metis, and Inuit people. 8. According to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, all people are treated, regardless of whether they are male or female. 9. rights protect the rights and freedoms of certain groups. 10. All Rights and Freedoms come with reasonable.

6 Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. Explain why we have the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. Explain the difference between collective and individual rights. 3. What is an example of a freedom you need? 4. What is an example of a right you need?

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