Social 9 Chapter 1 Review

Patricia and her friends are studying for their upcoming Social Studies test on the federal government and talking about how laws are made. Each of Patricia's friends seems to have a different idea on the process of how a bill becomes law in the Canadian government:

Belle: "For a bill to become a law it only needs to be read aloud three times in the House of Commons.

"Felicia: "For a bill to become a law it must be accepted and enacted by the Supreme Court of Canada.

"Mark: "For a bill to become a law it only needs to be voted for by the majority of the members of the Senate.

"Erin: "For a bill to become a law it needs to be passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate."

Which of Patricia's friends has given the most accurate description of how a bill becomes a law in the federal government of Canada?

• Belle

• Felicia

• Mark

• Erin

Which of the following might be a negative consequence of the influence of the mass media?

• The media may criticize government decisions and expose corruption

• The media allows citizens to express their views on government

• The media may focus mainly on one/two issues and ignore others

• The media is the main source of info on issues affecting the country

The leader of the party with the second largest number of members elected to the House of Commons is known as the

• Governor General

• Leader of the Cabinet

• Deputy Prime Minister

• Leader of the opposition

When reading or viewing information presented by the media, it is important to:

1. Look at the supporting facts.

2. Determine who the writer or presenter is.

3. Consider the accuracy of the information.

4. Be on the lookout for obvious appeals to your emotions, like evoking pride or fear.

By taking the steps described above when reading or viewing information presented by the media, you can:

• Detect bias

• Create a slogan

• Protect your opinions

• Apply leverage

To which of the following are Canadian members of Parliament not accountable?

• The political party to which they belong

• Their constituents

• Parliament

• Senate

Which statement is not true of the Canadian media?

• The media may expose errors or courruption in government

• The media influecnes how people are likely to vote

• The media influences the decisions that the government makes

• The media is controlled by the government

The existence of various lobby groups, political parties, and media sources in Canada all help to provide:

• different causes and products on which to spend our disposable income and therefore stimulate Canada's economy

• for lively debates, and encourage Canadians to focus on national issues by providing many different places for them to express their views.

• a way for the needs and views of all Canadians to be addressed.

• a way of supporting multiculturalism in Canada.

What are Canada's three levels of government under the federal system?

• Federal, provincial and municipal

• Legislative, executive and judicial

• Prime Minister, premier, mayor

• Representatives, voters, lobbyists

The Supreme Court of Canada has the duty to apply and interpret law, and in this role is part of the branch of the federal political system known as the:

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legal Branch

What is the primary goal of most environmental lobbyists and activists?

• To educate children about being environmentally responsible

• To reduce or destroy the power of non-environemtnal corporations

• To create violent disturbances that attract attention to environmental causes

• To systematically after environmental policy and attitudes at a government level