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Citizenship rights and responsibilities What are three ways to becoming a Canadian citizen: Be born in Canada, People born outside of Canada after 1977 who have one Canadian parent, immigrants to Canada who are age of 18, have been a permanent resident of Canada for 3 years, have knowledge of Canadian history and rights, able to speak either in French or English. How many people become citizens in Canada each year? 150,000What is a constitution: The body of rules and laws by which Canada is governed. what does a constitution contain: BNA acts of 1867, Amendment to the BNA acts, The acts which brought the final 6 provinces into confederation, Statute of Westminster of 1931 and charter of rights and freedoms of 1982. what is the charter of rights and freedoms?: outlines the rights of citizens and permanent residents. What are sections of the charter? fundamental of freedom, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights, official languages of Canada and minority languages education rights. What are limitations of rights: all rights have limits What are human rights: every provinces outlines very specific rights within each provincesWhat are responsibilities: The existence of rights also implies certain responsibilityWhat are municipalities? Local school board, public works, parks, financial committee, public transportation, urban planning. What is the house of commons? The elected brand of Canada's parliament which creates legislation and votes bills into laws and constitutes of 338 seats. How does the federal and provincial government make public policy? From the voice of the people. What is public policy? A broad statement of what the government doesWhat is Royal Commission? a government appointed groups of citizens responsible for investigation matters of federal or provincial concerns.What is civil servant? Carry out the public policyWhat are some examples of civil servants? doctors, teachers What do prime minister do? They are responsible with the cabinet and responsible with setting up public policies. What are cabinets? minister responsible for specific departmentsWhat is a majority group? occurs when a party wins more than half of the riding in and elected What is the federal parliament = the queen, governor generalWhat is the governor general? ceremonial position, signs bills and lawsWhat is the cistematic
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