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1
Natural resources are controlled by the:
Federal Government
First Nations
Members of the Kyoto Protocal
Provincial Government
2
Senators are appointed to represent .......................................
Regional minorities
all of the above
the elite
their constituants
3
The Canadian Wheat Board is considered by some farmers in the prairies as a(n):
agency
market
monopoly
owned business
4
Which of the following is a decision made by consumers to stop buying a product?
empowermennt
boycott
prosperity
rejection
5
Your choices as a consumer can effect:
the economy
all of the above
the environment
jobs
6
Through which of the following can provinces with needs specify they would like imm. w/skills?
Provincial Legislative Accord
Provincial Minister of Immigration
Provincial Government Agenda
Provincial Nomination Program
7
Which of the following is a tactic used by employees to pressure employers?
union
layoffs
strike
closure
8
The Indian Act:
gave 1st nations the right to vote
allowed 1st Nations to have ceremonies
prevented 1st nations from taking political action
allowed parliament to consult 1st Nations
9
Decision regarding the development of Alberta's oil sands affect Alberta's
all of the above
economy
employment rate
environment
10
Who is the head of state but does not play an active role in gov't in Canada?
Prime Minister
Senators
Monarch
Governor General
11
Which of the following are immigrants who come to Cdn because they are relatives of Canadians?
Business class
Family class
Economic immigrants
Refugees
12
Who is our current Prime Minister and Premier?
Justin Trudeau/Danielle Smith
Justin Trudeau/Jason Kenney
Justin Trudeau/Rachel Notley
Jason Kenney/Danielle Smith
13
what is the family class? ( immigration )
- close relatives of children of family friends of Canada
- married with children
- people who speak French
- skilled in a profession
14
For which of the following reason(s) is immigration important to Canada?
all of the above
labour force growth
multicultuarism
demographic changes
15
Which is another word for equity?
fairness
injustice
inequality
bias
16
All of the following factors are considered when sentencing young offenders EXCEPT:
the history of the young offender
the attitude of the young offender
the seriousness of the crime
the ethnicity of the young offender
17
How did patriation of the Charter affect Quebec's language laws under Bill 101?
The Charter prohibited English signs in Quebec
The SC upheld that signs in Quebec must only be in French
The SC decided signs must be in English only
The SC decided the law can't prohibit the use of En on signs
18
What are crown corporations?
Companies that manufacture crowns
Organizations established and funded by the government
Companies owned and operated by the British monarch
A business owned by the municipal government that ensures needs are met
19
Which of the following outlines Canada's governance?
Numbered Treaties
the Constitution
BNA Act
the Charter
20
Health care in Canada must be public, comprehensive, portable, universal and.....
cheap
accessible
inclusive
remote
21
To become a member of the “Senate”, a person must be
elected by members of the House of Commons
appointed by the Supreme Court of Canada
appointed by the governor general
elected by popular vote
22
Which topic is not covered in Grade 9 social studies?
Consumerism
First Nations
Ancient Athenian Government
Metis
23
What type of economic system does Canada use?
Planned Economy
Collective Economy
Mixed Economy
Market Economy
24
As aboriginal people, who was granted the right to hunt and fish without a licence?
All of the above
First Nations
Inuit
Metis
25
Which of the following economic systems relies on consumer desires to choose what items to manufacture?
Mixed Economy
Collective Economy
Market Economy
Planned Economy
26
One of the main intentions underlying the “Youth Criminal Justice Act” is to
Guarantee the fundamental freedoms of youth offenders
Protect the privacy of victims of youth crime
Rehabilitate youth offenders
Provide counselling to victims of youth crime
27
Instead of going to court, a young offender might be required to:
attend mental health counselling
pay for damaged property
all of the above
do community service
28
The YCJA was created to .......................
treat young offenders differently than adults
all of the above
protect victims from media exploitation
ensure adults were not treated as youths
29
Which of the following is a criteria used to decide who is accepted as an immigrant to Canada?
Stats Canada
point system
labour force growth
citizenship and immigration
30
The right to vote every 5 years is an example of ..................... rights
Fundamental Freedoms
Democratic
Equality
all of the above
31
The objectives of which of the following is to reduce GHGs?
Global Warming Act
United Nations Environment Program
Canadian Alliance
Kyoto Protocal
32
Which Canadian politician tried to preserve Metis rights and culture?
Louis Riel
Big Bear
All of the above
Poundmaker
33
A bill will become law after Royal Assent from the ...............................
Prime Minister
Monarch
Senate
Governor general
34
A market economist would view unions as:
illegal with no influence on economic decision making
holding society hostage and pricing workers out of jobs
necessary to maintain order and good government
contributors to fair economic decision making
35
1st nations disagree with the view that they gave up their land under Treaties because:
they did not sign any treaties
the Treaties expired in 2000
that was not the spirit and intent of the Treaties
the Treaties said that they were sharing the land with non 1
36
The executive branch of gov't is made up of the PM and the .................
Pages
Senate
House of Commons
Cabinet
37
What are the principles of the YCJA?
Teach kids a lesson, make them pay, and do mandatory community service
Restore trust with victims, teach kids a lesson, and provide consequences
Rehabilitation, reintegration, and provide meaningful consequences
Rehabilitation, reintegration, and restore trust with victims
38
What group has minority education language rights?
Francophones and Anglophones
Francophones
Indigenous Groups
Anglophones
39
Education, healthcare and the postal service are funded by the gov't because
they are expensive
they are considered essential
they are for the public good
all of the above
40
Aboriginal sentencing circles believe in all of the following except:
traditional knowledge is important for the youth
in all cases, the criminal should be banished
the community must become involved in the solutions
culture is the root of one's identity
41
The Charter's fundamental freedoms include:
being able to express your opinion
being able to vote
being free from discrimination
being able to move to any province or territory
42
Which of the following people were NOT sent to internment camps because of their heritage?
Greek
Ukrainian
Japanese
German
43
Which of the following is a rise in the average temperature of the earth?
GHGs
environmental laws
climate change
biodiversity
44
In Court, failing to provide translators for people who rely on sign language violates their
Mobility Rights
Democratic rights
Fundamental Freedoms
Equality Rights
45
Which of the following is a way in which Canada tried to discourage immigrants?
Health requirements
point system
Canada Quebec Accord
Head tax
46
Which of the following is a founding principle of Canada?
peace, order,and good government
individualism
cooperation
all of the above
47
Product labelling is an example of this type of legislation?
consumer health and safety
consumer reporting
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
Discriminatory Business Practices Act
48
In 1990, Alberta's gov't. gave Metis ........
rights to develop oil and gas on their land
the right manage their own affairs
all of the above
a permanent land base
49
one of the original intentions of the Indian Act was:
- Accept the cultural differences
- preserve the traditional lifestyles of First Nations
- Help First Nations grow and protect their community
- promote the assimilation of all First Nations
50
A justice system that is fair and equitable means that laws ....
takes into account individual's income
provides protection for victims
provides protection for criminals
takes into account individual needs/ circumstances
