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What does social studies integrate?
What does social studies integrate?
When was the term 'social studies' first coined?
When was the term 'social studies' first coined?
What is one purpose of social studies at the higher education level?
What is one purpose of social studies at the higher education level?
What is one aim of social studies?
What is one aim of social studies?
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What kind of content does social studies provide?
What kind of content does social studies provide?
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What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms often referred to as?
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms often referred to as?
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When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms proclaimed in force?
When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms proclaimed in force?
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What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee to Canadian citizens?
What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee to Canadian citizens?
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What was the Canadian Bill of Rights enacted as?
What was the Canadian Bill of Rights enacted as?
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What was the status of the Canadian Bill of Rights in relation to provincial laws?
What was the status of the Canadian Bill of Rights in relation to provincial laws?
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Study Notes
Definition and Purpose of Social Studies
- Social studies integrates geography, history, sociology, politics, economics, and anthropology.
- The term 'social studies' was first coined in 1916.
- One purpose of social studies at the higher education level is to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and active citizenship.
Aims and Content of Social Studies
- One aim of social studies is to enable individuals to make informed decisions about their roles in society.
- Social studies provides content that encompasses diverse perspectives, concepts, and skills.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is often referred to as the Charter.
- The Charter was proclaimed in force on April 17, 1982.
- It guarantees to Canadian citizens fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, mobility rights, and language rights, among others.
Canadian Bill of Rights
- The Canadian Bill of Rights was enacted as a federal statute in 1960.
- The Bill had a subordinate status to provincial laws.
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Test your knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms with this quiz. Explore the rights and freedoms enshrined in this important document, including political and civil rights, and deepen your understanding of its significance in Canadian law and society.