1. Canada’s Democracy

2. What does democracy mean to you?

3. What does democracy mean to you?

4. Canada’s Coat of Arms

5. Name what you see in the Coat of Arms (1-9)

6. How does the Canadian Government Work?
Record in your notes the steps for a bill to be passed.

7. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 1: A Bill is introduced by
a member of the Government or
by another MP who is not in the Government. This is known as a Private Members Bill.

8. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 2: The Bill is voted on by Parliament. If it passes, it moves on to the next step.

9. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 3: The Bill is looked at by a committee who may recommend some changes.

10. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 4: The House looks at the revised Bill and Debates it.

11. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 5: Senate Approval – same reading and committee process as House of Commons

12. Steps to Pass a Bill into Law
Step 6: Royal Assent. The Governor General signs the Bill into Law.

13. Elements of Democracy
There are 8 Elements of Democracy.

14. Elements of Democracy There are 8 Elements of Democracy.
This means there are 8 basic things that all democracies should have.

15. Rule of Law
In a Democracy, everyone must adhere to the same laws including the leaders. (Unless you are the Mayor of Toronto). Laws should be known, predictable and impartial. Even the government is subject to law.
(Rick Mercer on Rob Ford)

16. Political Equality
In a democracy, every citizen has the same right to vote and run for office and to speak on public issues.

17. Common Good
Democratic citizens should work towards the common good (what makes the most people safe, secure and happy). The should have a sense of responsibility and caring for others.

18. Personal Freedoms
In a democracy, people enjoy many personal freedoms such as the freedom of religion and freedom of expression.

19. Human Dignity
Democratic citizens should protect and uphold the dignity of all people.

20. Political Freedoms
In a democracy, people can speak freely, form associations, run for office and vote without being intimidated.

21. Being Informed and Getting Involved
Democratic citizens should communicate openly and participate individually and collectively in issues that shape their community, nation and world.

22. Respect
Democratic citizens should respect the rights of others.

23. Definitions!

24. Power
Is defined as the ability to achieve what you want

25. Power Is defined as the ability to achieve what you want
In a group, power is defined as the ability to get others to do what you want

26. Power Is defined as the ability to achieve what you want
In a group, power is defined as the ability to get others to do what you want
What gives a person power? Intelligence, persuasiveness, charisma, money, physical strength, and social status

27. Power Is defined as the ability to achieve what you want
In a group, power is defined as the ability to get others to do what you want
What gives a person power? Intelligence, persuasiveness, charisma, money, physical strength, and social status

28. How can Power be used?

29. How can Power be used?
We use power to achieve personal and shared goals
Power is often denied or used against certain groups because of discrimination and inequalities

30. How can Power be used?
We use power to achieve personal and shared goals
Power is often denied or used against certain groups because of discrimination and inequalities
Can be destructive in the wrong hands

31. Society
Is a community of people who share basic needs and wants

32. Society Is a community of people who share basic needs and wants
The most basic needs of a community are food, shelter, clothing, and fresh water

33. Society Is a community of people who share basic needs and wants
The most basic needs of a community are food, shelter, clothing, and fresh water
There are also psychological needs such as the need to feel safe and secure in the community

34. Conflict Resolution
When faced with conflict, how do you choose to solve it?
Physical force
Verbal persuasion
Consensus building

35. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation

36. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Both parties discuss the issues and try to resolve differences, being careful to avoid negative blaming language

37. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Both parties discuss the issues and try to resolve differences, being careful to avoid negative blaming language
Mediation

38. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Both parties discuss the issues and try to resolve differences, being careful to avoid negative blaming language
Mediation
A third party helps both parties arrive at a solution to the conflict

39. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Both parties discuss the issues and try to resolve differences, being careful to avoid negative blaming language
Mediation
A third party helps both parties arrive at a solution to the conflict
Arbitration

40. Verbal Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Both parties discuss the issues and try to resolve differences, being careful to avoid negative blaming language
Mediation
A third party helps both parties arrive at a solution to the conflict
Arbitration
A third party is given the power to decide the outcome of the conflict

41. Decision Making

42. Decision Making
There are 3 main types of decision making: Autocratic, Democratic and Consensual/Collaborative.

43. Autocratic

44. Autocratic
one person or a small group of people has been given the power to decide for the rest of the group.

45. Democratic:

46. Democratic
everyone in the group gets to have a say or vote. The decision of the majority is accepted.

47. Consensual/Collaborative

48. Consensual/Collaborative
everyone in the group must be in agreement before proceeding with the decision. So in other words, you have reached a consensus.

49. History of Democracy

50. History of Democracy
The word comes from the Greek roots demos (people) and kratos (power or strength)

51. Magna Carta

52. Magna Carta
The Magna Carta established the concept that everyone including the king must abide by the law. It also made the king responsible to maintain and protect the legal rights of his subjects.

53. Push Factor

54. Push Factor
Factors that make people want to leave their country such as war, religious persecution etc.

55. Pull Factor

56. Pull Factor
Factors that attract people to another country such as jobs and freedoms