Citizenship WebQuest

Citizenship WebQuest
An Internet Hotlist on Citizenship

created by Mrs. Desnoyers & Mrs. Raine
Langenburg High School

Introduction | Citizenship | Government | Elections

Introduction
Use these links to answer the questions on your section on the assignment handout.

The Internet Resources

Citizenship

All About Citizenship - 1. List the six criteria that a person must meet to become a Canadian citizen. 2. What do you have to take before becoming a Canadian citizen? 3. Which six topic areas will be covered on the test? 4. What happens at a citizenship ceremony?
Application for Citizenship - 5. List four different reasons why a person could not become a Canadian citizen? 6. List five steps explaining how to apply for Canadian citizenship.
Immigration - 7. Name and explain the five programs of immigration Canada offers.
Refugees - 8. What is a refugee?

Government

Government of Canada - 1. Who is Canada's sovereign? 2. Who is Canada's governor general? 3. How many senators are from the province of Saskatchewan? 4. Who is our Member of Parliament in the House of Commons and when was he or she first elected. 5. Who is our Prime Minister?
Levels of Government - 6. Name the three levels of government in Canada. 7. Give at least two examples of responsibilities for each level of government.
Parliament - 8. What are the three parts or institutions of Parliament? 9. What are the three chief duties of the person who represents the Crown in Canada? 10. The Senate's basic role is to safeguard what three things? 11. What is the duty of the Official Opposition?
The Court System - 12. What is the basic role of courts in Canada?

Elections

Electoral Process - 1. When are federal elections held? 2. How many seats are there in the House of Commons? 3. What is a political party? 4. Who can vote in federal elections? 5. After a vote, which political party forms the government? 6. Who becomes Prime Minister after a vote?
Rights and Responsibilities - 7. What is the name of the Charter that outlines the basic principles and values by which Canadians live? 8. List three freedoms that this Charter protects. 9. List three rights that are protected. 10. How are children protected under the Charter? 11. At what age can children be legally left unattended.

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Last revised Wed Mar 25 8:34:27 US/Pacific 2009