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Gr. 9 Chapter 1: How effectively does Canada’s federal political system govern Canada for all Canadians?

True/False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

_______ 1. Education, Environment, and Justice are all portfolios in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet.

_______ 2. Another name for Canada’s parliament is the House of Commons.

_______ 3. Members of parliament are appointed by the prime minister.

_______ 4. A constituent is someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from that riding.

_______ 5. Senators are not elected. They are appointed by the prime minister.

_______ 6. The Federal Accountability Act was established to deal with issues like accountability of government spending and protection of civil servants.

_______ 7. The British North America Act (BNA Act) was Canada’s original constitution, and it did not recognize the rights of the Aboriginal peoples. As a result of this Act, many Aboriginal people continue to feel excluded from Canada’s political system.

_______ 8. Once a bill is approved by the cabinet it will become a law.

_______ 9. MPs have three key responsibilities: to represent their constituents; to create legislation for the peace, order, and good government of all Canadians; and to provide a second round of study or debate on laws proposed for Canada.

_______ 10. The number of ridings in a province is based on population. Since Alberta has a population of 3.3 million (in 2006) there are 28 ridings.

_______ 11. In order to win a popular vote, a political party must get elected in all of its ridings.

_______ 12. The Senate can propose laws that create taxes or spend tax revenue.

_______ 13. Whenever a new prime minister is elected he or she can appoint a new senate to replace the one that was appointed by the previous prime minister.

_______ 14. Canada’s constitution states that "Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: ... freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication." Therefore, a law stating what kinds of cars people can drive might be considered unconstitutional.

_______ 15. Canadian citizens can voice their views and perspectives by contacting their MP, a senator, or a cabinet minister. They can also organize a petition or take part in a rally on issues that concern them.

Multiple Choice:

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

16. Who is the head of state in Canada but does not play an active role its government?

|A. |Prime Minister |

|B. |King or Queen of England |

|C. |Governor General |

|D. |Supreme Court of Canada Judge |

17. Stephen Harper became Canada’s twenty-second prime minister in January 2006 with a __________ government. This means that his party won the most seats in the House of Commons but did not win over fifty percent of seats.

|A. |majority |

|B. |Conservative |

|C. |Liberal |

|D. |minority |

18. Once a bill goes from the House of Commons to the Senate, the Senate usually

|A. |quashes the bill |

|B. |makes major changes to the bill |

|C. |passes the bill |

|D. |Bills do not go from the House of Commons to the Senate. |

19. A bill can only become a law after it is given Royal assent by

|A. |the privy council |

|B. |the prime minister |

|C. |the Governor General |

|D. |the House of Commons |

20. Because Canadians have different identities, perspectives, needs, and priorities, Canada is known as which kind of country?

|A. |unique |

|B. |diverse |

|C. |large |

|D. |democratic |

21. Which of the following is the process whereby one distinct cultural group gradually adopts the customs and attitudes of another culture?

|A. |assimilation |

|B. |acknowledgement |

|C. |inclusion |

|D. |validation |

22. Which of the following is an example of bias?

|A. |tobacco companies presenting research that indicates that smoking is not bad for your health |

|B. |an advertisement by Mac that states that iPods are better than other MP3 players |

|C. |a principal of a high school who says that his school’s football team is the best in the city |

|D. |all of the above |

23. The executive branch is the part of the government responsible for putting laws into action and includes the prime minister and

|A. |the House of Commons |

|B. |the senators |

|C. |the monarchy |

|D. |the cabinet |

24. In order for an idea to become a bill, it must first get approval from the cabinet, and then it is proposed to the

|A. |House of Commons |

|B. |monarchy |

|C. |senate |

|D. |Prime Minister |

25. Even if a political party wins the __________, it may not win the ridings needed to become elected.

|A. |majority |

|B. |popular vote |

|C. |minority |

|D. |all of the above |

26. All but which of the following regions were identified in the Constitution during Confederation in 1867?

|A. |Alberta |

|B. |the Maritimes |

|C. |Québec |

|D. |Ontario |

27. Which of the following outlines Canada’s system of government as well as the civil rights of all Canadian citizens?

|A. |Supreme Court of Canada |

|B. |Prime Minister of Canada |

|C. |The Senate |

|D. |Canada’s Constitution |

28. Who represents the monarchy in Canada?

|A. |the prime minister |

|B. |the governor general |

|C. |the members of parliament |

|D. |the cabinet ministers |

29. A person who writes or passes laws is a(n)

|A. |activist |

|B. |constituent |

|C. |politician |

|D. |legislator |

30. Which of the following is not a lobbyist group in Canada?

|A. |The Non-Smokers’ Rights Association |

|B. |M.A.D.D |

|C. |Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers |

|D. |National Basketball Association |

Matching

Match the following words or terms to their correct description below.

|A. |portfolios |E. |accountable |

|B. |executive branch |F. |BNA Act |

|C. |bill |G. |lobbyist |

|D. |auditor general |H. |slogans |

_______ 31. These are used by politicians as a way of controlling their image in the media.

_______ 32. This is another name for a government departments or agencies, such as agriculture and health.

_______ 33. In order for this to be given Royal assent and become a law, it must first be introduced in the House of Commons and then the Senate.

_______ 34. This person is hired to voice the views of a group and provide expertise on issues that affect its members.

_______ 35. This was Canada’s original constitution, which established Canada’s system of government but did not acknowledge the rights of Aboriginal peoples.

_______ 36. This individual monitors the government’s spending on behalf of all Canadians.

_______ 37. This means that you must be answerable to someone for your actions.

_______ 38. The prime minister and the cabinet make up this part of the government.

Gr. 9 Chapter 2: To what extent is the justice system fair and equitable for youth?

True/False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

______ 1. Treating young offenders with fairness and equity is an objective of the justice system.

______ 2. A just society is fundamental to peoples’ quality of life in a country.

______ 3. If you are arrested, you have the right to have your parents present during questioning.

______ 4. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) deals with youth between the ages of 13–18.

______ 5. The Criminal Code of Canada is the law that defines the consequences youth will face for criminal offences.

______ 6. A judge has the choice of passing an adult sentence to a youth 14 years and older who has committed a crime.

______ 7. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) ensures that young people who commit the same crime face the same consequences.

______ 8. Police consider the circumstances of a young offender when administering a consequence for a crime committed.

______ 9. Young people do not understand their actions in the same way adults are expected to.

______ 10. Research shows that the younger a person is when they break the law, the more likely they are to commit a crime again.

______ 11. If you are chosen for jury duty, employers must pay you for your time away from work.

______ 12. Some First Nations feel that Canada’s justice system was imposed upon them by colonialism, and is therefore unjust.

______ 13. Jurors remain anonymous during a trial. After the trial is over, jurors may reveal themselves.

______ 14. The John Howard Society believes that youth involved in criminal activities need serious consequences to make communities safe.

______ 15. When you get caught breaking the law, you no longer have choices about what happens to you.

Multiple Choice:

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Each question is one mark.

16. A justice system that is fair and equitable means that laws

A. provide more protection for victims.

B. provide more protection for criminals.

C. take into account individual needs and circumstances.

D. take into account people’s income.

17. Instead of going to court, a young offender might be required to

A. do community service.

B. attend mental health counselling.

C. pay for damaged property.

D. do any or all of the above.

18. If you are arrested, you can do all the following except

A. remain silent.

B. have your guardians with you.

C. have a lawyer with you.

D. make one phone call.

19. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) was passed by Parliament to

A. ensure adult offenders were not treated as young offenders.

B. protect victims from media exploitation.

C. treat young offenders differently from adult offenders.

D. deal fairly with 11–19 year old victims of crime.

20. The media may publish the name of a young offender if

A. the crime committed is murder.

B. he or she receives an adult sentence.

C. the judge allows it.

D. he or she has a criminal record.

21. Before the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), young offenders were

A. sentenced immediately.

B. charged and sent to court.

C. given counseling and community service.

D. protected from media exploitation.

22. All the following factors are considered when determining consequences for young offenders, except:

A. the seriousness of the crime.

B. the history of the young offender.

C. the ethnicity of the young offender.

D. the attitude of the young offender.

23. Anne McLellan, Canada’s Minister of Justice in 2003, believes that criminal activity

A. should be severely punished.

B. is a fault of poor parenting.

C. is due to the high unemployment rate.

D. is a shared responsibility.

24. Most young offenders get in trouble with the law

A. only once.

B. if their siblings have criminal records.

C. more than once.

D. both B and C

25. A young offender may choose to be tried by a

A. civil servant.

B. lawyer.

C. police officer.

D. judge and jury.

26. Aboriginal sentencing circles believe all of the following statements, except

A. culture is the root of one’s identity.

B. the community must become involved in solutions.

C. in all cases, young offenders should be banished from the community.

D. traditional knowledge is important for young people.

27. Which of the following statements about the John Howard Society is incorrect?

A. It operates together with the government.

B. It stands up for the rights of accused people.

C. It educates the public about the justice system.

D. It assists both men and women.

28. In Canada’s justice system, a person is

A. assumed innocent until proven guilty.

B. assumed guilty until proven innocent.

C. always tried as an adult.

D. always tried as a young offender.

29. Since the introduction of the YCJA, the number of youths charged with crimes has

A. gone up slightly.

B. gone up exponentially.

C. gone down.

D. remained about the same.

30. If young offenders do not complete their assigned community work, they are sent to

A. jail.

B. court.

C. a group home.

D. counseling.

Match the following words or terms to their correct description below. Each blank is one mark.

Match the following terms to the best description below.

A. justice system E. reintegrate

B. legislation F. jury

C. criminal record G. advocacy

D. rehabilitate H. sentence

_______ 31. The YCJA allows most young offenders to avoid a __________.

_______ 32. A __________ deliberates and uses evidence to reach a verdict.

_______ 33. A __________ is a consequence for a crime.

_______ 34. Another word for law is __________.

_______ 35. To instill positive behaviours and attitudes is to __________.

_______ 36. Canada’s __________ strives to protect society and the innocent, and ensures that those who break the law face appropriate consequences.

_______ 37. Finding positive ways for young offenders to participate in their communities helps them __________ into society.

_______ 38. __________ groups try to solve underlying reasons for crime.

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