4.1 Teenagers, the right to vote, and political commitment

• The voting age in all Canadian provinces is 16 years old.

  False
• Match the political movement or party with its focus area:

  Extinction Rebellion Youth ↔️ Climate change

  Black Lives Matter Youth ↔️ Social justice

  Les Jeunes Républicains ↔️ Conservative politics
• Order the following examples of successful youth political engagement:

  1️⃣ Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future

  2️⃣ March for Our Lives

  3️⃣ Youth-led voter registration campaigns
• Bureaucratic obstacles can discourage young voters from participating in elections.


  True
• Match the example of youth political engagement with its aim:

  Youth Climate Strikes ↔️ Demand urgent action on the climate crisis

  Youth Councils ↔️ Provide youth perspectives on policy decisions

  Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future ↔️ Raise awareness and spur action on climate change
• Political activism by young people has been substantial in motivating broader civic engagement.
• Youth participation ensures diverse representation in political processes.
• Match the political movement/party with its focus area:

  Extinction Rebellion Youth ↔️ Climate change

  Black Lives Matter Youth ↔️ Social justice

  Les Jeunes Républicains ↔️ Conservative politics
• What is one challenge young voters face due to a lack of information?

  Reduced voter turnout
• What is one bureaucratic obstacle that discourages young voters from participating?

  Cumbersome voting processes
• What is the primary aim of Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future movement?

  Climate change awareness
• What are three key strategies teenagers use to effect political change?

  Protests, social media, direct engagement
• Groups like March for Our Lives have influenced policymakers to enact stricter gun control measures
• What challenges do young voters often overcome to shape the political landscape?

  Disengagement and lack of information
• The legal voting age in most French-speaking countries is 18
• Young people bring fresh perspectives to address contemporary problems
• Extinction Rebellion Youth primarily focuses on raising awareness of climate change
• The March for Our Lives movement advocates for stricter gun laws and school safety.
• Order the impacts of political activism by young people:

  1️⃣ Raising Awareness

  2️⃣ Influencing Policy

  3️⃣ Inspiring Others

  4️⃣ Empowering Youth
• In some Canadian provinces, the legal voting age is 16 years old.


  True
• Youth participation is vital for addressing long-term challenges like climate change.

  True
• Disengagement among young voters can lead to lower participation rates and less civic engagement.

  True
• Young voters are frequently influenced by family and social media.


  True
• Successful political engagement among teenagers demonstrates their ability to overcome disengagement and lack of information.


  True
• Match the example of political engagement with its aim:

  Youth Councils ↔️ Provide youth perspectives

  Youth Climate Strikes ↔️ Demand climate action
• What issue has Fridays for Future successfully raised global awareness on?

  Climate change
• Order the impacts of youth-led political activism from broad to specific:

  1️⃣ Raising awareness

  2️⃣ Inspiring others

  3️⃣ Empowering youth

  4️⃣ Influencing policy
• What is one way teenagers can engage directly with elected officials?

  Attending town halls
• In which country is the voting age sometimes 16 years old?

  Canada
• Engaging teenagers in politics ensures diverse representation.


  True
• Challenges young voters face include a lack of information
• What is Greta Thunberg's movement called?

  Fridays for Future
• Teenagers can overcome disengagement by actively participating in protests, social media campaigns, and direct engagement with policymakers.

  True
• What is the legal voting age in France?

  18 years old
• What is one benefit of youth participation in politics?

  Fresh perspectives
• Political movements engaging teenagers aim to address issues relevant to young people and cultivate future leaders.
• Disengagement among young people often leads to lower participation rates and less civic engagement
• Obstacles faced by young voters reduce voter turnout and lead to uninformed decisions
• The March for Our Lives movement advocates for stricter gun laws and school safety
• Political activism by young people has had a significant impact in recent years.

  True