Social Studies 9 Chapters 1-3 (Political System, YCJA, Charter) Review

Question 1

The Governor General's role is mainly ceremonial, but they serve the function of

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providing royal assent to new laws by signing them.

Question 2

Non-gendered bathrooms for transgendered people accommodate which right?

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equality

Question 3

This is the process of changing a group of people to be like the majority.

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assimilation

Question 4

You are arrested because your best friend is a serial killer. What right was violated?

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freedom of association

Question 5

Their function is to provide "sober second thought" to bills from the House of Commons...

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senators

Question 6

Royal assent is given to a piece of legislation by

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the Governor General.

Question 7

Jock is turned down for a job with the RCMP because he is Scottish. What rights were violated?

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equality rights

Question 8

Canada's electoral system is known as

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first past the post.

Question 9

How many people usually serve on a jury?

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12

Question 10

Who reports on the activities of parliament?

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Parliamentary Press Gallery

Question 11

Someone who is paid to try to influence politicians and government officials is known as a

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lobbyist.

Question 12

To what ages of youth does the YCJA apply?

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12-17

Question 13

The Elizabeth Fry Society works especially to support the legal rights of

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women and children.

Question 14

What is the definition of bias?

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opinion based on unchallenged assumptions

Question 15

Which of these comprises the executive branch of government?

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The Prime Minister, Cabinet and Governor General

Question 16

The political region in which you live, represented by an elected official, is a...

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constituency

Question 17

"Oil spills may poison our community, but look at all the cleanup jobs they create!" represents

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spin.

Question 18

What right allows Jafar to move from Alberta to Nova Scotia?

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mobility

Question 19

Teens Minerva and Severus smash Albus's window. A likely consequence under the YCJA could be

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that they repair or replace the window.

Question 20

When a politician manipulates a message to make himself/herself look good, this is called

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spin.

Question 21

The monarch appoints the Governor General on the advice of...

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the Prime Minister.

Question 22

Members of Parliament are part of which branch of government?

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legislative

Question 23

What type of work does the John Howard Society do?

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Advocate for humane treatment of prisoners, Provide public education about the justice system

Question 24

The right to be considered innocent until proven guilty is a...

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legal right.

Question 25

What inference could be made about the YCJA from this graph?

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It has been successful in reducing overall youth crime.

Question 26

Which of these is not considered a fundamental freedom?

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The right to vote in elections

Question 27

The YCJA was designed in an attempt to

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create a safer society by rehabilitating young offenders.

Question 28

One often-cited concern with the Canadian electoral system is that

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the parties' seat counts do not reflect the popular vote.

Question 29

Who must retire at age 75?

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Senators

Question 30

The party with the most seats in this institution usually forms the federal government.

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House of Commons

Question 31

What is this cartoonist most likely suggesting?

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Senators are unreliable and corrupt.

Question 32

This branch of government includes Canada's courts of law.

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judicial branch

Social Studies 9 Chapters 1-3 (Political System, YCJA, Charter) Review

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Social Studies 9 Chapters 1-3 (Political System, YCJA, Charter) Review

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