Unit Test 1 Flashcards
- What is the key difference between misinformation and disinformation?
a) Misinformation is always intentional, disinformation is not
b) There is no difference
c) Misinformation is a type of disinformation
d) Misinformation is false but unintentional
d) Misinformation is false but unintentional
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of misinformation?
a) Manipulated Content
b) Imposter Content
c) Government Regulation
d) Fabricated Content
c) Government Regulation
Which system of government allows citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
a) Direct Democracy
b) Absolute Monarchy
c) Representative Democracy
d) Dictatorship
Representative Democracy
What does “imposter content” refer to?
a) Completely false information
b) Genuine information that is distorted
c) The impersonation of genuine sources
d) Paid advertisements disguised as news
c) The impersonation of genuine sources
What are the three parts of Canada’s Parliament?
a) The Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons
b) The House of Commons, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General
c) The Prime Minister, Senate, and Supreme Court
d) The Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Senate
a) The Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons
Which philosopher believed that people are naturally reasonable and should govern themselves?
a) Thomas Hobbes
b) John Locke
c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d) Niccolò Machiavelli
b) John Locke
In a democracy, rulers must constantly negotiate with:
Only the voting public
Legislatures, voting blocs, and key influencers
The military and religious leaders
No one, as they hold absolute power
Legislatures, voting blocs, and key influencers
What did the Constitution Act of 1982 add to Canada’s governance?
a) The requirement for British approval to amend laws
b) The ability for Canada to amend its own constitution
c) The creation of a new monarchy
d) A new voting system
The ability for Canada to amend its own constitution
What does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms do?
a) Grants absolute rights to all people in Canada
b) Establishes the rules for voting in Canada
c) Defines and protects fundamental rights and freedoms
d) Ensures only Canadian citizens have rights
Defines and protects fundamental rights and freedoms
Which of the following is a characteristic of a minority government?
The government can easily pass any laws it wants
Opposition parties have little influence
The government needs support from other parties to pass laws
Minority governments last longer than majority governments
The government needs support from other parties to pass laws
What is the main purpose of propaganda?
(Answer: To influence people’s attitudes, values, and knowledge.)
What is the main disadvantage of a dictatorship?
(Answer: Citizens have very few rights and freedoms, and decisions are made without debate.)
Why did Pierre Elliott Trudeau patriate the Constitution in 1982?
(Answer: To give Canada full control over its constitution without needing British approval.)
Explain the concept of a voting bloc.
(Answer: A group of voters with shared interests or characteristics who tend to vote in a similar way.)
Name two advantages of democracy.
- Problems from all citizens in all classes are addressed
- There are checks and balances within the system
- A balance of power between the head of state and the head of government/powers are split up (Judicial branch is seperate)
- Progressive government that still holds onto traditions and historical aspects.
What is the role of the opposition in a majority government?
(Answer: To hold the government accountable by asking questions, participating in debates, and working in committees.)
How does a minority government stay in power?
(Answer: By negotiating and gaining support from other political parties to pass laws.)
What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
(Answer: In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has total power, while in a constitutional monarchy, their power is limited by laws.)
What does the equalization clause in the Constitution Act of 1982 ensure?
(Answer: That all Canadians have equal access to essential services like education and healthcare.)
Why might a government manipulate a voting system?
(Answer: To make it easier for their key supporters to vote while making it harder for opposing groups.)
Which of the following is an example of “Imposter Content”?
A news agency making a reporting error.
A fake social media account pretending to be an official news source.
An article with a misleading headline designed for clicks.
An AI-generated news article.
A fake social media account pretending to be an official news source.
What is the key difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Misinformation is always spread intentionally, while disinformation is accidental.
Misinformation is any false information, while disinformation is intentionally misleading.
Disinformation is only spread through social media, while misinformation is found in news reports.
Disinformation is more harmful than misinformation.
Misinformation is any false information, while disinformation is intentionally misleading.
What makes a Representative Democracy different from a Direct Democracy?
Citizens directly vote on all laws in a Representative Democracy.
In a Representative Democracy, officials are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens.
Representative Democracy does not allow public participation.
Only monarchs can rule in a Representative Democracy.
In a Representative Democracy, officials are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens.
Why was the Constitution Act of 1867 problematic for Canada?
It limited Canada’s ability to expand its territory.
The British Parliament had to approve any changes.
It removed Indigenous governance structures.
It restricted Canada’s trade with the United States.
The British Parliament had to approve any changes.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a minority government?
The ruling party must rely on other parties to pass laws.
It is often unstable and may lead to early elections.
It can pass laws without opposition support.
Opposition parties have greater influence in shaping legislation.
It can pass laws without opposition support.
What key provision was added to Canada’s Constitution in 1982?
The creation of a new Senate.
The ability to amend the Constitution without British approval.
A clause that restricted provincial rights.
A law preventing Canada from forming international treaties.
The ability to amend the Constitution without British approval.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of an absolute monarchy?
The head of state inherits power.
The monarch has total control over the government.
Citizens vote for their monarch.
A council may advise the monarch, but the ruler has final say.
Citizens vote for their monarch.
Which government system is characterized by decision-making that is fast but lacks public participation?
Democracy
Dictatorship
Representative Democracy
Confederation
Dictatorship
Which of the following is a disadvantage of an aristocracy?
Leaders are selected randomly.
Political power is restricted to a privileged few.
There is frequent conflict between the head of state and the head of government.
Decisions are made too slowly due to excessive debate.
Political power is restricted to a privileged few.
Why do politicians often target specific voting blocs?
Voting blocs can provide them with financial support.
Voting blocs tend to vote in predictable patterns, making them easier to appeal to.
Voting blocs always support the ruling government.
Targeting voting blocs allows politicians to manipulate elections directly.
Voting blocs tend to vote in predictable patterns, making them easier to appeal to.
Define “sponsored content” in the context of misinformation.
Answer: Sponsored content is advertising or public relations material disguised as editorial or news content.
How did Pierre Elliott Trudeau change the Constitution in 1982?
Answer: He patriated it, meaning Canada could amend its Constitution without British approval, and added the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What are the three main components of Parliament in Canada?
Answer: The Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons.
What is an example of how voting systems can be manipulated in a democracy?
Answer: Gerrymandering, implementing voter ID laws that disproportionately affect certain groups, or making it easier for certain voting blocs to vote while restricting others.
Explain why opposition parties have more influence in a minority government than in a majority government.
Answer: In a minority government, the ruling party needs support from opposition parties to pass laws, giving them greater leverage in shaping policies.
What is the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canadian law?
Answer: It sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that all Canadians have, and all other laws must be consistent with them.
What is a major difference between Hobbes’ and Locke’s views on government?
Answer: Hobbes believed a strong central authority was necessary to maintain order, while Locke believed in limited government and that people should govern themselves.
Describe a key advantage and disadvantage of a dictatorship.
Answer: Advantage – Fast decision-making. Disadvantage – Citizens often lack freedoms and rights.
What is the purpose of the equalization clause in the Constitution Act of 1982?
Answer: It ensures all Canadians have equal access to essential services like education and healthcare by redistributing tax revenues.
What does the term “confederation” mean in the context of Canada’s history?
Answer: It refers to the unification of provinces under a federal system with a central Parliament and two levels of government (federal and provincial).
