Unit 1 – The Good Citizen Test Review

TEST OUTLINE 1. Matching – 15 marks 2. True / False – 15 marks 3. Multiple Choice – 20 marks 4. Short Answer – 25 marks 5. Case Study – 10 marks 6. Newspaper Summary – 10 marks

1.1 - What is Civics?

1.2 – Leadership Styles and Decision Making

1.3 - Power

1.4 – Democratic Decision Making

1.5 – The Responsible Citizen

Unit 1 – The Good Citizen Review Game

DEFINITIONS Differences among members of society in regards to money, education, and other resources is: a. Discrimination b. Common Good c. Inequalities d. Political Freedoms

C - Inequalities

DEFINITIONS A method of conflict resolution where a third party clearly defines both the points of agreement and the points of difference that must be resolved to end the conflict is: a. Arbitration b. Conciliation c. Mediation d. Negotiation

B - Conciliation

DEFINITIONS The ability of an individual or group to get what it wants is: a. Basic needs b. Common good c. Power d. Wants

C - Power

DEFINITIONS A discussion between both parties about the issues in an attempt to resolve differences is: a. Arbitration b. Conciliation c. Mediation d. Negotiation

D - Negotiation

DEFINITIONS A voice given to all citizens in the decision- making process is : a. Autocracy b. Collaborative / Consensual c. Democracy

C - Democracy

DEFINITIONS The unfavourable or prejudiced treatment of an individual or group based on race, sex, appearance, income, and so on is : a. Discrimination b. Common Good c. Inequalities d. Political Freedoms

A – Discrimination

DEFINITIONS That which will make the most people safe, secure, and happy is: a. Discrimination b. Common Good c. Inequalities d. Political Freedoms

B – Common Good

DEFINITIONS Goods and services that people desire but that are not necessary for survival is: a. Basic Needs b. Common Good c. Wants d. Human Dignity

C – Wants

DEFINITIONS A method of conflict resolution where a third party helps both parties arrive at a solution to a conflict is: a. Arbitration b. Conciliation c. Mediation d. Negotiation

C – Mediation

DEFINITIONS A decision made only when the entire group is in agreement is: a. Autocracy b. Collaborative / Consensual c. Democracy

B – Collaborative / Consensual

DEFINITIONS The feeling that one is respected and valued in society is: a. Discrimination b. Common Good c. Inequalities d. Political Freedoms

C – Inequalities

DEFINITIONS A method of conflict resolution where a third party is given the power to decide the outcome of a conflict is: a. Arbitration b. Conciliation c. Mediation d. Negotiation

A – Arbitration

DEFINITIONS When an individual or group makes decisions for a society is: a. Autocracy b. Collaborative / Consensual c. Democracy

A – Autocracy

DEFINITIONS The freedom of people in a democracy to speak freely or vote without being intimidated is: a. Political Freedoms b. Respect c. Rule of Law d. Personal Freedoms

A - Political Freedoms

DEFINITIONS Things people need for physical survival, such as food, shelter, and clothing is: a. Basic needs b. Common good c. Inequalities d. Wants

A – Basic needs

TRUE or FALSE A majority vote in favour of a course of action is an example of democratic decision making

True

TRUE or FALSE Democratic decision making works because when all the debate is over, my voice should have been heard.

True

TRUE or FALSE A society is a community of people who share basic needs and wants.

True

TRUE or FALSE An mp3 player is considered a basic need

False

TRUE or FALSE In a democratic society, conflict and political debate can arise over how to meet the various conflicting needs and wants of groups within that society

True

TRUE or FALSE In a democracy, the “common good” means that people want to achieve what will make the greatest number of people safe, secure, and happy.

True

TRUE or FALSE It is everyone’s responsibility to respect the democratic rights of those with whom they disagree

True

TRUE or FALSE Influence is a way of convincing people to exercise their rights.

True

TRUE or FALSE One possible understanding of power is the ability to achieve what you want.

True

TRUE or FALSE Discrimination and inequality are examples of power used wisely

False

TRUE or FALSE Food and shelter are basic human needs

True

TRUE or FALSE By not participating in a democratic society you are actually helping the government to do its job

False

TRUE or FALSE “I pay taxes and those taxes go to cleaning up the environment.” This is an example of someone who has met their full responsibilities on this issue.

False

TRUE or FALSE A mediator is a third person or third party that helps two or more people solve a conflict.

True

TRUE or FALSE In a consensual / collaborative decision- making model, one person decides what is right for everybody

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE The reason(s) that the provincial government compels you to take a civics course is/are: a. to help you be a better citizen b. to learn more about your rights and responsibilities c. to learn more about Canadian government and politics d. all of the above

D – All of the Above

MULTIPLE CHOICE The decision to have a test on Friday instead of Thursday was made by a majority vote of the whole class. This is an example of a. Autocracy b. Democracy c. Collaborative / Consensual d. none of the above

B – Democracy

MULTIPLE CHOICE A possible reason why some people are more powerful than others might be is a. greater intelligence b. greater physical strength c. more money d. all of the above

D – All of the Above

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is not a type of power? a. Military b. Computer c. Political d. Corporate

B - Computer

MULTIPLE CHOICE Citizens can use influence a. to get a stoplight installed at the end of the street b. to convince a politician of a course of action c. to have their opinions heard at City Hall d. all of the above

D – All of the Above

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following sets of ideas are vital elements to a democracy? a. the law of supply and demand b. rule of law, respect, and human dignity c. Murphy’s Law and the common good d. none of the above

B – Rule of law, respect, and human dignity

MULTIPLE CHOICE In order for democratic decision making to be effective, the following principle(s) should be observed a. each person has something positive to offer b. each person must be accountable for his or her actions c. there must be a method for reaching a decision d. all of the above

D – All of the Above

MULTIPLE CHOICE Two of the main skills needed for a successful democracy are a. a strong mind and strong ideas b. a weak mind and an unwillingness to listen to anybody c. a variety of ideas and knowing that your ideas are better than anybody else’s d. an effective expression of ideas and the willingness to listen to the ideas of others

D – An effective expression of ideas and the willingness to listen to the ideas of others

FINAL QUESTION Name the 8 elements of democracy

Personal Freedoms Political Freedoms Political Equality Rule of Law Human Dignity Respect Being Informed and Getting Involved Common Good