1. Introduction

Citizenship and Government During Times of Conflict


Issue Question: To what extent should ideology shape your thinking and actions as a citizen?
The key question in this lesson is:
  • In what ways might the rights, roles and responsibilities of citizens be affected by the actions of government during times of conflict?


Duration: 2 blocks (80 mins each + homework)

In this lesson you will examine the various ways in in which the rights, roles and responsibilities of citizens might be affected by the actions of governments during times of conflict.  As a citizen of Canada, you have certain rights and responsibilities, which you learned about in unit seven.  You also have a role to play in the way your country is governed and in the way society works.  Your rights, including basic freedoms and civil rights as guaranteed in the Charter, are limited by those values that society considers significant enough to require protection.  Continue on with the lesson, where you will examine three case studies to explore the issue of ideology, citizenship and the government during times of conflict.


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