Individual Rights (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) Chapter 3 Introduction Individual Rights (Charter of Rights and Freedoms)

Here’s the situation After an apocalyptic event, a highly advanced metropolis, The Capital, exercises political control over a nation.

In order to quell any uprisings, the President (Snow) uses humiliation, terror and threats to keep the people in line. This is known as a totalitarian state – the government has complete control over all aspects of public and private Hope – if you follow the rules, the gov’t will relax

What does it mean to lose your rights? With the Capital in charge, they have no restrictions. They can apprehend, imprison, rough up and even murder with little to no consequences.

What is a world with no rights like? Ideas? Brainstorm What rights do we lose?

Democratic Rights are lost Before After Right to vote for members of the house of commons and of provincial legislatures. Right to vote for a new government at least every 5 years.

Legal Rights are lost The right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence. The right to a quick and fair public trial by an impartial court that assumes you are innocent until proven guilty.

Mobility Rights are lost The right to move anywhere in Canada and earn a living there. The right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

Equality rights are lost The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.

Fundamental Freedoms are lost Freedom to express your opinion Freedom to choose your own religion Freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations Freedom to associate with any person or group

Focus on how the students feel Child Experiment 1970s Brown vs. Blue eyes Focus on how the students feel