Name: ________________________

“True citizenship implies a collective sense of belonging. It

involves an emotional and intellectual loyalty to the greater social
good. You belong to a group of people, and just as their lives are
bound up in your life, so too are their lives linked to yours.”

CHV 201 – UNIT ONE TEST REVIEW

Complete each question using you notes, handouts and the text.
Also, review all of your HOMEWORK questions.

1. What is civics?
2. Why should we study it?
3. How can you explain Civics in a Global Context?
4. What is Civic Purpose?
5. Why do we need government? Use examples from the activities we did in class (Castaways)
6. What are the benefits & drawbacks to democratic, authoritarian, and consensus decision making?
7. What is Citizenship? What is Active Citizenship?
8. How is a good citizen and how does this benefit our society?
9. Explain the difference between an Authoritarian government and a Democratic government.
10. Explain: Common good, rule of law, majority rule, minority rights, Democratic beliefs & values
11. What are the 5 ways to participate in your Municipality?
12. What services does your Municipality provide?
13. What are by-laws? Why are they necessary? How do they improve our lives & maintain order?
14. What are the 9 steps in developing a by-law?
15. What is a community and what are its benefits?
16. What are the different forms of Enforcement used in Municipalities?
17. What are the 4 types of sentencing?
18. What are trials, inquests and public inquiries?
19. List and explain 3 rights provided in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their responsibilities.
20. What are Formal & Informal Responsibilities?
21. What are responsibilities of the Municipal government?
22. What is the proper order of the Municipal government structure?
23. How is the Supreme Court of Canada divided?
24. When were First Nations people granted unconditional rights?
25. What are the 5 steps of a Deputation?
26. Selected voting rights (p.64-65)
27. What are our Digital Rights and our Digital Responsibilities?
28. How can Canadians help monitor and defend Human Rights?
29. What are the 3 types of Law in Canada?
30. What are the main types of Courts in Canada?
31. How are Federal & Provincial Courts divided?
32. What is Civil Law and Criminal Law?
33. How can you balance rights and freedoms with all citizens?

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing.” – Edmund Burke