This course has allowed students to properly learn about democracy, its practices, factors, and defining features. Learning about these ideas has given me insight to how the Canadian government properly functions. Being taught about politics, democracy, and voting has shown how important it is to become educated about the government of the country that we all live in. It also tells us how the Canadian government properly functions …show more content…
By following these rights set by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, I can respect myself as well as those around me to ensure safety and protection. Learning about the rights and responsibilities as a citizen allows me to understand what I am entitled to in a democratic society, and what I must do to promote a positive democracy. This course offers insight for how to become a good citizen, and emphasizes things you are entitled to as a citizen. I have learned about how jury trials function, and how we, as Canadian citizens, play a role in judicial practices. Understanding the basics of criminal law and how a jury trial works has helped me learn about my roles in