Current Events Quiz

Why is it important for citizens to stay informed about current events?

• So they can gossip with friends

• To make responsible civic decisions
  

• To avoid paying taxes

• So they can win trivia games

Which of the following is an example of a local civic issue?

• Climate change agreements at the UN

• A community protesting a new highway

•  International trade wars

• A foreign election

What is one way to verify if the news you’re reading is trustworthy?

• Only read headlines

•  Trust whatever is trending
  

•  Check the source and cross-reference facts

•  Only use social media

What does it mean to take civic action?

• Filing your taxes on time

• Participating in decisions that affect your community

• Watching political debates

•  Memorizing political party names

5. Which of these best connects political thinking to real-life action?

• Voting after researching candidates and policies

• Complaining about laws on social media

• Ignoring politics because it's boring

• Avoiding political conversations

What level of government is responsible for education in Canada?

• Municipal

• Federal

• International

• Provincial

Which of these is a global civic issue?

• Potholes on your street

• Funding for a local library

• Climate change

• A city by-election

Why should youth get involved in civic issues, even if they can’t vote yet?

•  It looks good on a resume

• They’ll get free stuff
  

• They are future voters and community leaders

• They have to for school

What’s a productive way to respond to a political issue you care about?

• Start a petition or write to a representative

• Wait for someone else to fix it

• Ignore it

• Argue online with strangers

What does “thinking politically” involve?

•  Memorizing political party colors

• Understanding power, decision-making, and justice

• Avoiding all controversial topics

• Only watching political satire