CHAPTER 2 · 10 QUESTIONS

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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  1. Question 1
    The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution. In what year was the Constitution amended to add it?

    1. 1982
    2. 1867
    3. 1999
    4. 1945
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    Answer: A. 1982

    The Charter was entrenched in the Constitution in 1982.

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  2. Question 2
    Canada's laws set out how men and women are treated. Under Canadian law, how are they treated?

    1. Equally only in some provinces
    2. Differently depending on religion
    3. As equals
    4. Equally only at work
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    Answer: C. As equals

    Men and women are equal under the law in Canada.

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  3. Question 3
    Canadian citizens have rights, and those rights come with duties. Which of these is a responsibility of citizenship?

    1. Joining a political party
    2. Obeying the law
    3. Owning a house
    4. Speaking three languages
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    Answer: B. Obeying the law

    Obeying the law is listed first among the responsibilities of citizens.

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  4. Question 4
    Some countries require every young adult to serve in the military. Is military service compulsory in Canada?

    1. Yes, but only for men
    2. No, there is no compulsory military service
    3. Yes, for two years for all citizens
    4. Only during election years
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    Answer: B. No, there is no compulsory military service

    Military service is voluntary, though serving is described as a noble choice.

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  5. Question 5
    The Charter protects mobility rights. What do mobility rights allow Canadians to do?

    1. Drive anywhere in Canada without a licence
    2. Travel on public transit for free
    3. Live and work anywhere in Canada and enter or leave the country freely
    4. Move to the United States or Mexico without a passport or visa
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    Answer: C. Live and work anywhere in Canada and enter or leave the country freely

    Mobility rights cover living and working anywhere in Canada, travel in and out, and applying for a passport.

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  6. Question 6
    Canada welcomes people of many cultures, but some practices are crimes here. How does Canadian law treat people guilty of "honour killings" or forced marriage?

    1. They are excused if it is a cultural custom
    2. They are only given a warning
    3. They are judged by religious leaders
    4. They are severely punished under criminal law
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    Answer: D. They are severely punished under criminal law

    Gender-based violence such as honour killings and forced marriage is severely punished.

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  7. Question 7
    You receive a notice calling you to serve on a jury. What does Canadian law expect you to do?

    1. Serve only if you are a lawyer
    2. Serve, because it is legally required
    3. Decide whether you want to
    4. Pay a fee to be excused
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    Answer: B. Serve, because it is legally required

    When called for jury duty, you are legally required to serve.

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  8. Question 8
    Military service is not required in Canada, but there are other ways to serve. Which of these is one, besides the regular Canadian Forces?

    1. Joining a private security company
    2. The Coast Guard or a fire department
    3. Working for a foreign army
    4. Serving on a political campaign
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    Answer: B. The Coast Guard or a fire department

    You can also serve in the reserves, the Coast Guard, or emergency services such as police and fire.

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  9. Question 9
    Canada's tradition of ordered liberty goes back to a famous English charter. In what year was Magna Carta signed?

    1. 1689
    2. 1066
    3. 1492
    4. 1215
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    Answer: D. 1215

    Canada's tradition of ordered liberty goes back to Magna Carta, signed in 1215.

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  10. Question 10
    The study guide lists certain practices that Canada's openness does not extend to. Which of these does it name as one of them?

    1. Arranged volunteering
    2. Civil marriage
    3. Religious worship
    4. Forced marriage
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    Answer: D. Forced marriage

    Forced marriage is listed among gender-based violence that is severely punished.

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