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- 1. Multiple Choice
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
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
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
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
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”
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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?
- 9. Multiple Choice
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
- 10. Multiple Choice
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
- 11. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 8 and 9 to answer questions 9 to 11.
Together, these three sources centre on the
lawmaking process used in Canada
independence of the judiciary in Canada
legal roles and responsibilities of Canadians
individual rights and freedoms of Canadians
- 12. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 10 and 11 to answer questions 12 to 15.
Which of the following rights guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms correspond with responsibility 3 in Source I?
Legal rights
Equality rights
Mobility rights
Democratic rights
- 13. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 10 and 11 to answer questions 12 to 15.
Information in Source II most clearly illustrates that exercising individual rights may require
defending others from being harmed
infringing upon the freedoms of others
challenging existing government policy
becoming knowledgeable about the political system
- 14. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 10 and 11 to answer questions 12 to 15.
The decision of the Supreme Court described in Source II most closely corresponds with the views of which speaker in Source III?
Speaker W
Speaker X
Speaker Y
Speaker Z
- 15. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 10 and 11 to answer questions 12 to 15.
A conclusion that can best be drawn from both Source II and Source III is that to receive full and equal benefit of the law, some individuals require
financial aid
special provisions
extensive resources
legal representation
- 16. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 12 and 13 to answer questions 16 to 18.
Given the focus of the information in Source I, the statement that refers to 1982 would be correctly completed by the phrase
language rights for Aboriginal peoples
minority-language educational rights
freedom of expression
- 17. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 12 and 13 to answer questions 16 to 18.
5. The provision of federal services in the languages spoken by both speakers in Source II is most directly associated with legislation from which of the following dates in Source I?
1608 and 1774
1608 and 1867
1774 and 1969
1867 and 1969
- 18. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 12 and 13 to answer questions 16 to 18.
Information in both Source I and Source II relates to how
democratic rights are fundamental to Canadian society
individual rights are guaranteed to all people in Canada
legal rights ensure the safety of all members of Canadian society
collective rights preserve the identities of certain groups in Canada
- 19. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 14 and 15 to answer questions 19 to 22.
In Source I, the legislation enacted in 1982 reflected the decision of the Canadian government to
grant land to Métis peoples
recognize the languages spoken by Métis peoples
include the Métis as one of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples
issue financial grants to the Métis and other Aboriginal peoples in Canada
- 20. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 14 and 15 to answer questions 19 to 22.
Source I illustrates that legislation recognizing Métis rights is based mainly upon acknowledging the
unique identity of Métis peoples
political independence of Métis peoples
current tensions between First Nations and Métis peoples
historical disputes between First Nations and Métis peoples
- 21. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 14 and 15 to answer questions 19 to 22.
An inference that can be drawn from information in Source II is that Jean Teillet would most likely view termination of the Interim Métis Harvesting Agreements as
positive, because it promotes government regulations over hunting and fishing
positive, because it allows Métis self-regulation of fishing and hunting
negative, because it restricts Métis traditional practices
negative, because it limits government involvement
- 22. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 14 and 15 to answer questions 19 to 22.
Both sources contain information most directly related to the issue of balancing the
powers of the legislative and judicial branches of government
rights of certain groups with the interests of individuals
freedoms of individuals with the safety of society
concerns of hunters and non-hunters
- 23. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 16 and 17 to answer questions 23 to 26.
For which of the immigration categories identified in Source II are immigrants assessed by a point system in order to qualify to enter Canada?
Other
Refugee
Family class
Economic class
- 24. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 16 and 17 to answer questions 23 to 26.
The question mark in Source III identifies the
Provincial Nomination Program
Immigration and Refugee Board
Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- 25. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 16 and 17 to answer questions 23 to 26.
Which of the speakers in Source IV would most likely question the validity of the ideas presented in Source I?
Speaker W and Speaker Y
Speaker W and Speaker Z
Speaker X and Speaker Y
Speaker X and Speaker Z
- 26. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 16 and 17 to answer questions 23 to 26.
Considering all four sources, which source focuses most directly on economic factors related to immigration in Canada?
Source I
Source II
Source III
Source IV
- 27. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 18 and 19 to answer questions 27 to 30.
A conclusion that can be drawn from information in Source I is that Canada’s policies regarding refugees are based largely upon
international agreements
humanitarian concerns
economic factors
national interests
- 28. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 18 and 19 to answer questions 27 to 30.
The headlines of The Times and The Leader in Source II highlight the influence on Canada’s refugee policies of factors related to
health
politics
security
economics
- 29. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 18 and 19 to answer questions 27 to 30.
The ideas presented in Source III are most closely related to which of the following writing assignments?
How have Canada’s immigration policies changed over the years?
How do Canada’s immigration policies address false refugee claims?
In what ways does Canada protect the legal rights of refugee claimants?
Why does Canada accept refugees from countries throughout the world?
- 30. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 18 and 19 to answer questions 27 to 30.
To which of the following issues are all three sources most closely related?
Do Canada’s refugee policies reflect world events?
Should Canada accept refugees from countries facing natural disasters?
To what extent has Canada benefitted from the immigration of refugees?
Do Canada’s refugee policies uphold rights contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- 31. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 20 and 21 to answer questions 31 to 34.
Which of the following pairs of economic features correctly completes the diagram in Source I?
Central planning and Industrial expansion
Government grants and Financial security
Inequality of wealth and Self-reliance
Cooperation and Scarcity
- 32. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 20 and 21 to answer questions 31 to 34.
Given the characteristics of the economy of Country X, which of the following statements correctly completes the list in Source II?
Government provides public education to all citizens.
Labour organizations such as trade unions are banned.
Government encourages free trade with foreign nations.
Health-care costs are directly paid by those using medical services.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 20 and 21 to answer questions 31 to 34.
Information in Source III reveals that in both Canada and the United States, income is distributed
equally among households
unevenly among households
to households on the basis of individual need
to households as determined by the government
- 34. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 20 and 21 to answer questions 31 to 34.
Taken together, all three sources contain information that is most clearly related to the degree to which economic freedom is more important than
general welfare
political stability
industrial expansion
environmental concerns
- 35. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 22 and 23 to answer questions 35 to 38.
In Source I, the question mark is best replaced by a crossword clue that identifies how
union membership is mandatory for workers
unions lobby for legislation that is favourable to workers
employers disallow employees from working during a labour dispute
employees cease work to pressure employers to address issues of concern
- 36. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 22 and 23 to answer questions 35 to 38.
Source II reveals that in Alberta, farm workers are
unaware of the benefits of union membership
required by law to be members of a union
opposed to being members of a union
restricted from union membership
- 37. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 22 and 23 to answer questions 35 to 38.
The Supreme Court of Canada ruling identified in Source III determined that the basis for the right of workers to belong to labour unions can be found in Canada’s
history
identity
constitution
political system
- 38. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 22 and 23 to answer questions 35 to 38.
The speaker in Source IV is most concerned about the impact of unions on which of the following principles underlying a market economy?
Private ownership
Individualism
Competition
Risk taking
- 39. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 24 and 25 to answer questions 39 to 42.
Which of the following characteristics could be correctly added to the list in Source II?
Creates excess products that can be recycled
Allows the government to decide what citizens need
Empowers individuals to determine what should be produced
Includes many points of view as to what should be manufactured
- 40. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 24 and 25 to answer questions 39 to 42.
The ideas in both Source II and Source IV are based upon the principle of
economic and political equality
freedom of expression
supply and demand
social welfare
- 41. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 24 and 25 to answer questions 39 to 42.
Considering all four sources, which sources provide information that most strongly
criticizes consumerism?
Source I and Source II
Source I and Source III
Source II and Source IV
Source III and Source IV
- 42. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 24 and 25 to answer questions 39 to 42.
Which of the following questions is related to information in all four sources?
How does marketing influence consumerism?
Should consumers focus on environmental concerns?
Should governments pass laws regulating businesses?
How does individual behaviour impact quality of life?
- 43. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 26 and 27 to answer questions 43 to 46.
Details in Source I most clearly illustrate that social programs are required to provide
employment for those people who cannot find jobs
training for people who do not possess occupational skills
assistance for people who do not have employment pensions
necessities for those people who cannot meet their basic needs
- 44. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 26 and 27 to answer questions 43 to 46.
Which of the four puzzle pieces in Source II should not be in the diagram?
Food banks
Income assistance
Free public health care
Pensions for senior citizens
- 45. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 26 and 27 to answer questions 43 to 46.
A critic of the personal income tax rates outlined in Source III would most likely
argue that Canada’s taxation system is unfair because it
limits economic growth in Canada
penalizes high-income Canadians
punishes low-income Canadians
lowers employment in Canada
- 46. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 26 and 27 to answer questions 43 to 46.
Taken together, these three sources raise the issue facing governments of how to
restrict eligibility for social programs while maintaining availability
extend social programs while preventing abuses of the welfare system
secure funding for social programs while minimizing the costs to taxpayers
cut social programs while ensuring a reasonable standard of living for all citizens
- 47. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 28 and 29 to answer questions 47 to 50.
Information in both Source I and Source III most clearly suggests that honouring Canada’s commitments under the Kyoto Protocol may
have a negative impact on national productivity
enable the federal government to balance the budget
foster collaboration among competing political parties
widen the extent of the gap between the rich and the poor
- 48. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 28 and 29 to answer questions 47 to 50.
The person wearing the T-shirt in Source II is showing concern about the impact of greenhouse gases on
air quality
energy prices
climate change
biological diversity
- 49. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 28 and 29 to answer questions 47 to 50.
Taken together, these three sources suggest that resolving environmental issues is the responsibility of both
citizens and government
producers and consumers
political parties and lobby groups
small businesses and large corporations
- 50. Multiple Choice
Use the sources on pages 28 and 29 to answer questions 47 to 50.
All three sources most clearly highlight issues related to
regulating the quality of industrial goods
legislating standards for pollution control
developing renewable energy technologies
maximizing efficient use of natural resources
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