civics test 1 study deck

Question 1

what is pluralism?

Answer 1

A way of organizing society so that diversity of race, religion, or cultures are tolerated and treated the same.

Question 2

Positives of pluralism.

Answer 2

1. celebrates diversity
2. promotes inclusivity
3. different perspectives can lead to creativity
4. freedom and equality

Question 3

Negatives of pluralism.

Answer 3

1. creates conflit
2. fragementation
3. identity struggle

Question 4

Authoritarian and Fascism leadership?

Answer 4

• only one person is in charge
• no choice or freedom
  ex. north korea

Question 5

Democratic leadership?

Answer 5

• freedom
• voting
• elected representatives
  ex. canada

Question 6

Anarchy and Libertarianism leadership?

Answer 6

• total freedom
• community trust
• everyone is equal
  ex. antartica

Question 7

What was hobbes view of people?

Answer 7

He did not have a good opinion on people. He thought if they were left without a government they would destroy themselves.

Question 8

What was rousseau’s view of people?

Answer 8

He thought that people were naturally moral and good and criticized hobbes for saying that people were evil.

Question 9

What is the social contract?

Answer 9

People give up complete Freedom so they can live in a civilized society. People let the government make decisions for them. If the contract is broken people can replace the government.

Question 10

Federal government?

Answer 10

Creates laws that affect people across the country.

Question 11

Provincial government?

Answer 11

Create laws that affect people in one province or territory only.

Question 12

Municipal government?

Answer 12

Establishes by-laws that affect a specific city, town or village.