Understanding Rights and Responsibilities in Canada

What action did Justine take to improve her hockey skills?

• She joined a girls' team.

• She practiced alone.

• She went to hockey school.

• She stopped playing hockey.

Why was Justine shocked after winning a place on the team?

• She was not allowed to play in games.

• She was the only girl on the team.

• She had to play a different sport.

• She was given a different position.

What did Justine and her parents decide to fight for?

• Justice

• A new hockey team

• A school project

• A vacation

What is the most important source of people's rights in Canada?

• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• The United Nations Declaration

• The Canadian Constitution Act

• The Bill of Rights

What does the Charter allow people to do regarding religion?

• Follow any religion they choose

• Create their own religion

• Change religious laws

• Ignore religious practices

What is an example of a democratic right in Canada?

• The right to travel freely

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

• The right to free healthcare

What does accommodating people with special needs mean according to the text?

• Ignoring their disabilities

• Treating them the same as everyone else

• Adjusting or changing the way something is done

• Providing them with extra resources

How can citizens contribute to the common good?

• By ignoring community issues

• By keeping parks clean

• By avoiding public spaces

• By not participating in activities

What did Richard do to learn more about laws on discrimination?

• He attended a seminar.

• He went to the library to research.

• He asked his teacher.

• He watched a documentary.

What does "a class of persons" mean according to Mr. Kahn?

• A group of animals

• A group of people

• A type of building

• A kind of law