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19 Cards in this Set
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Common Good |
The well-being of people in a community or society in terms of justice, fairness, prosperity, and respect for human rights and the environment. |
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Citizen |
A person who lives in a city, town, or country, and who is legally allowed to have the rights and freedoms of the place in which he or she lives. |
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Rights |
Privileges recognized and protected by the law. |
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Responsibilites |
Tasks duties that an individual is required or expected to carry out. |
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A good citizen is... |
INFORMED: Someone who knows the facts- Someone who is knowledgeable about democratic decision making and what it means to be a responsible citizen in a global, national and local context. PURPOSEFUL: Someone who is aware of their role in society - Someone who understands the role of the citizen, the personal values and perspective of others, and reflects upon their thoughts and actions. ACTIVE: Someone who is applying their knowledge to do something meaningful- Someone who can think critically about issues of civic importance and working with others to make a difference. |
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Community |
A collection of people who have a shared identity and a sense of responsibility to other members of the community. The shared identity can be based on common values, language, religion, etc. |
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Why Does Community Matter? (5 benefits) |
1. When physical communities are well desgined for walkability, housing and so on, they provide a better quality for life. 2. Communities can unite their members and provide a feeling of belonging. 3. Strong communities listen to all of their members to make good decisions. 4. A community can help its members access opportunites in education, the local economy and politics. 5. A community can connect its members to a diversity of cultures, traditions, values and perspectives. |
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Civic Action |
Legal, non-violent action to protect rights, promote the common good, or work toward a solution to a problem. |
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Why do people engage in civic participation? (3 Reasons) |
1. You (people) notice that a certain group's voice is not being valued or respected, so you take action to support that group or provide a place for them to speak. 2. There is a threat to safety in your community (e.g., violence or harm to environment), so you participate in groups that act to protect the community. 3. You see a specific problem and you have an idea about how to fix it, so you bring people together to advocate for that solution. |
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How to Participate In Your Community |
Online Discussions -Send information through social networking sites -Blog about political or civic issues -Participate in an online group Offline Discussions -Have a face-to-face or phone discussion -Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on a civic issue - Organize a public event or meeting Activism -Sign a petition -Boycott/"buycott" a product -Participate in a protest Community Involvement -Donate to a cause -Volunteer time and effort Political Involvement -Attend political meeting -Volunteer in an election Community Involvement Political Involvement |
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Types of Government |
Oligarchy: Rule by elite few (1 party i.e. China) Autocracy: One ruler (monarchy i.e. medival England or dictatorship i.e. Nazi Germany) Democracy: Rule of the people (i.e. Canada) |
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Origins of Democracy |
- Ancient Athens (5th century BCE) - Direct Democracy: Every citizen sits together to make decisions - All male citizens had rights, freedoms, and duties (i.e. vote, own property, defence themselves in court, freedom of speech, must join army, navy and sit on juries) - Women, slaves, and foreigners were not citizens |
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Democracy Today |
-Representative Democracy: Citizens elect leaders who make decisions on their behalf -Constitution: Legal document that defines the rights, freedoms, and duties of all citizens -Elections: Happen on a regular basis (i.e. every 4 years in Canada) |
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Principles of a Modern Democracy |
- Rule of Law - Independent Courts - Freedom of Expression - Freedom of the Press - Free Elections - Representative & Responsible Political Parties - Respect for Minority Rights *Check Civics Binder for Detailed Version |
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The Political Spectrum |
Purpose: The political spectrum is to show the differences in beliefs and ideologies (communism, capitalism, liberalism, fascism, etc.). The main issues that position a person's attitude on the spectrum include: - Speed of change in a society - Freedom of individual versus security of group - Sharing of wealth through social benefits |
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Left Wing |
- Supports change in order to improve welfare of all citizens - Government should play a larger role in people's lives (social services, benefits) - Law and order are important to protect rights of all citizens fairly and equally - More freedom to individuals and less power to police |
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Centre |
- Tradition is important but change is supported if most people want it - Government should play a role only in that it improves the lives of citizens - Law and order are important to encourage and protect the right of individuals |
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Right Wing |
- Tradition is important and change should be treated with caution - Government should play a little role in the economy - Private business should ensure needs of citizens are met - Emphasis of law and order to protect society and its traditions - Less freedom to individuals and more power to police |
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The Spectrum |
Left Wing Communist Socialist Centre Democratic Conservative Right Wing Fascist *For examples; check Civics Binder |