2010

Use the sources on pages 4 and 5 to answer questions 1 to 4.

In Source I, the argument presented in Reason Y calls into question the extent to which members of Parliament are

• accessible to constituents

• accountable to the electorate

• able to form a majority government

• financially supported by a political party

Use the sources on pages 4 and 5 to answer questions 1 to 4.

The graph in Source II illustrates that from 1988 to 2008, voter turnout in Canada

• remained high

• stayed constant

• fluctuated frequently

• declined significantly

Use the sources on pages 4 and 5 to answer questions 1 to 4.

The ideas presented in Source III are closely related to which of the following reasons in Source I?

• Reason U

• Reason V

• Reason Y

• Reason Z

Use the sources on pages 4 and 5 to answer questions 1 to 4.

A conclusion that can be drawn from all three sources together is that

• voting is a civic duty

• election results reflect public opinion

• voters are informed about current events

• elected officials are responsible to citizens

Use the sources on pages 6 and 7 to answer questions 5 to 8.

Which of the following phrases could be most appropriately added to the list in Source I?

• Encourage people to discuss controversial issues

• Ensure that the ruling political party stays in power

• Nominate group members as candidates for election

• Propose alternative courses of action to political leaders

Use the sources on pages 6 and 7 to answer questions 5 to 8.

Which of the following phrases most appropriately completes the title for the list in Source I?

• “Represent Political Ridings”

• “Conduct the Daily Business of Government”

• “Attempt to Become Members of the Official Opposition”

• “Help to Make Government Responsive to the Needs of Citizens”

Use the sources on pages 6 and 7 to answer questions 5 to 8.

Given the information in Source III, the cartoonist’s message in Source II is ironic in suggesting that the power of some lobby groups is based mainly on

• public appeal

• media coverage

• financial wealth

• widespread membership

Use the sources on pages 6 and 7 to answer questions 5 to 8.

Which of the following issues is most directly raised by all three sources?

• How does the Canadian government regulate the activities of lobby groups?

• To what extent is freedom of speech guaranteed by lobby groups in Canada?

• To what extent do lobby groups influence government decision making in Canada?

• How does the Canadian government resolve conflicts among the needs of different lobby groups?

Use the sources on pages 8 and 9 to answer questions 9 to 11.

Which of the following phrases best replaces the question mark in Source I?

• A person who is knowledgeable about the laws of Canada

• A person who has lived in Canada for at least five years

• A person who has a full-time job in Canada

• A person who is a citizen of Canada

Use the sources on pages 8 and 9 to answer questions 9 to 11.

In contrast to the ideas in Source II, the cartoonist in Source III is questioning the

• wisdom of judges

• judgment of jurors

• impartiality of the legal system

• expertise of members of the legal profession