Unit 2 Review Sheet

UNIT 1

Democracy: Issues and Ideas 

Homework Questions from Chapter 1: “Why Civics? Why Democracy?” pp. 2-21; Chapter 2: “What is Government?” pp. 22-41;
Chapter 3: How Do Laws and Regulations Affect You?” pp. 42-58; and, Chapter 4: “How Do Governments Make Policy?” pp. 59-76.

1) Define the terms civics, citizenship, and society. (p.3)

2) Explain the varying methods of decision making. (p.4)

3) Define the terms politics and power. (p.5)

4) Explain the differences between authoritarian and democratic governments. How does a citizen differ from a subject? (pp.6-7)

5) Outline the key elements of a democratic system of government. (pp.12-13)

6) What are some of the major obstacles facing democratic governments? (pp.13-14)

7) How has democracy evolved from ancient Greece to the present day?  (pp.16-18)

8) What are the three levels of Canada’s government? What are their specific responsibilities and areas of jurisdiction? (pp.22-27)

9) What are the two main branches of Canada’s federal government? (pp.27-28)

10) Explain, in detail, the EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, and JUDICIAL branches of government. What are each of their respective major positions and what are their specific responsibilities? Also, what is the structure of Canada's court system?  (pp. 28-39)

11) Make a list outlining the ways in which laws and regulations impact your daily life.

12) What is Ontario’s Human Rights Code? What purposes does it serve? (pp.47-48)

13) What is criminal law? (p.49)

14) In a brief paragraph, explain the structure and purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (pp.50 – 53)

15) What is the political spectrum? Construct a small diagram indicating where Canada’s major political parties are positioned on the political spectrum. (pp.54 – 56)

 16) Define the terms policy and platform. (p.60)

17) Explain the factors that significantly influence political policy. (pp.62- 64)

18) How can the effectiveness of political policy be determined? (p.64)

19) Describe the relationship between interest groups and policy makers. (pp.65-68)

20) Describe the process through which policy becomes law. (pp.69-71)

21) How does popular opinion influence government policy? (pp.72-74)  

Unit 2: The Great World War Test Review Sheet 2011

Part I                     Multiple Choice                                                15 marks

1.  Which of the following countries was FIRST to enter the war?

                a)  France

                b)  Great Britain

                c)  Germany

                d)  United States                                                                                                    [              ]

Part II                    Historical Connection                                                                     5 marks

Using information that you have studied from Unit 2, connect the historical quotes with the individual who said it or the historical situation to which they are referring.  Please place the corresponding number in the space provided.

Part III                   Short Answer                                                    4 x 5 marks = 20 marks

Please know the following.  You will define 4 of 6.

Race to the Sea                                                            Treaty of London (1839)                                        “Black Day of the German Army”

Count Alfred von Schlieffen                                Nivelle                                                                                Brest-Litovsk

Passchendaele                                                              Gallipoli                                                                             Mutiny

Kerensky                                                                           Lenin                                                                                   Haig

First Ypres                                                                           Jutland                                                                               Operation: Michael

Part IV                  Essay                                                                                                     20 marks

You will be asked to answer one of the following questions:

1.        1916 has often been referred to as the year of the great “slaughter”.  And, it has been argued that 1916 was the turning point in the war for the Allies. Argue effectively whether or not 1916 saw the Allies gain the upper hand during the Great War.

2.        Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles blames Germany for the Coming of the Great War.  While referring to the underlying and immediate causes of the War, argue whether or not Germany was responsible for the cataclysm of 1914-1918.