Responsible Citizenship

Facts on Youth and Canadian Government1. Lack of knowledge about

government/politics

2. Lack of emotional connection with country’s leaders

3. Lack of desire to vote

What are the Responsibilities of Citizenship?Becoming and staying informed

- Newspapers, news, radio, education,..- Local, national, and global events

Participating in democracyVoting

Consideration of othersCharitable work, donations, volunteering,…

Abiding by Rules and Laws

All should be “ duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly.”

What are Rules?Rules are part of our everyday lives, whether

they are made by institutions, organizations, or schools.

When we do not have rules there is confusion. People are not sure what to do.

Rules have people modify or prohibit behaviour.

Apply to people who agree to follow them.Examples – school, home, ..

What are LawsLaws are established by the government for

the members of its society to follow and obey.Laws are needed in society or country to

promote and keep order.Laws continually change to reflect the

changing nature of our society’s viewsExamples – texting while driving, seatbelts,…

Why do we need rules and laws?

When can rules and laws be unjust?

Seatwork

Handout: The Rules People Live By Complete using textbook pages 4-7