Grade 9 · Social Studies · Unit 10 of 15
Citizens & Democracy Today
Leaders, democratic ideals, rights, responsibilities and taking part.
What your child practises
Practises contemporary political leaders at each level, democratic ideals, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the effects of the Charter, and ways to take part in Canada's political system.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 9-KC-009, 9-KC-011, 9-KC-013, 9-KC-014, 9-KC-015, 9-KP-046, 9-VC-001, 9-VC-002, 9-VC-003, 9-VP-015 · political leaders, democratic ideals, citizenship rights and responsibilities and participation
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
An opportunity from the Charter is that…
- laws never change
- elections stop
- individuals and groups can protect their rights in court
individuals and groups can protect their rights in court
Hint: People can challenge unfair laws.
Question 2
A challenge that has come with the Charter is that…
- rights were ended
- people disagree about how to balance rights
- no one can use courts
people disagree about how to balance rights
Hint: Balancing rights is part of democracy.
Question 3
Manitoba elects how many members to the Legislative Assembly?
- 57
- 338
- 14
57
Hint: They are called MLAs.
Question 4
The right to vote in federal and provincial elections starts at age…
- 21
- 18
- 16
18
Hint: You also need to be a Canadian citizen.
Question 5
A political party is a…
- group of people who share ideas about how to govern
- kind of court
- type of law
group of people who share ideas about how to govern
Hint: Parties choose candidates.
Question 6
Debate about citizenship is healthy when…
- only one view is allowed
- people listen respectfully and use evidence
- people shout
people listen respectfully and use evidence
Hint: Democracy needs respectful debate.