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Chapter Ten Vocab
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11th Grade
09/24/2010

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Definition
the United Nations outline of the rights to which all human beings are entitled to
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Canadian Bill of Rights
Definition
a federal document that set out the rights and freedoms of Canadians; it was enacted in 1960 under the leadership of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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the bill identifying human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; enacted in 1982 and embedded in the Constitution of Canada
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notwithstanding clause
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a clause in the Canadian Constitution that enables Parliament or the legislature of a province to allow an Act to stand even though it contravenes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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democratic rights
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Charter rights to participate in a democratic society, including voting in elections, guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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language rights
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Charter rights to receive government services in English or French and to be educated in either English or French

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fundamental freedoms
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freedoms in the Charter that guarantee citizens are free to worship and believe what they wish, to express their opinions freely, to associate with whomever they wish, and to gather together peacefully with others
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mobility rights
Definition
Charter rights that guarantee people the ability to move around or in and out of the country
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equality rights
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Charter rights that guarantee people will not be discriminated against based on national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability
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affirmative action
Definition
programs that are designed to help disadvantaged individuals or groups achieve equality
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minority rights
Definition
legal rights that ensure specific groups which are vulnerable or disadvantaged are protected and able to achieve equality
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legal rights
Definition
rights that guarantee people will be treated fairly by the legal system, including knowing why they were arrested, having access to a lawyer, and getting a fair and speedy trial
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amending formula
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a rule establised in 1982 that states Canada's Constitution cannot be changed unless at least seven Canadian provinces, representing at least 50% of the population of Canada, approve
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employment equity
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policies that ensure certain groups are given an advantage by employers, in particular women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities
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