On Tuesday, Oct.16, we will be having the first of our two unit tests on the Canadian Government.
This test will include multiple choice, matching, and written questions on:
-Political Ideologies
-Political Parties
-Division of Powers
-Branches (& Functions) of Government:
-Legislative Branch
-Executive Branch
-Legislative Process
Your assignment is to create a clever ANALOGY/EXPLANATION to present the Legislative Process. Humour, creativity and sarcasm are encouraged...just make sure you keep it PG/School Appropriate. Use your imagination and remember...governmental functions and processes are fun!
Due: Tuesday, Oct. 16
Due: Tuesday, Oct.9
Your assignment is to assess the current Cabinet of the federal government. You are to evaluate the composition of Prime Minister Harper's cabinet based on the criteria discussed today in class: qualifications, regional representation, gender, ethnic diversity, French representation, appropriate selections for Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, etc.
Bios & Information for the current Cabinet Team can be found online on the Prime Minister/Government of Canada's website at:
Written Work:
You are to submit a grading sheet/report card for the current cabinet. Provide a standard letter grade for the job Prime Minister Harper has done in creating his Cabinet Team (A+, B, C-, etc.) and provide a paragraph explaining why he has been assessed this grade. Try to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and areas for for further improvement.
Senate Reform? Assignment
Due: Tuesday, Oct.2
1. Read/Review pp.231-233 in Counterpoints.
2. Answer #4 on p.233 in extended paragraph form (2/3-1page). Make sure that you use the persuasive argument model of writing, and support your point of view/arguments with thorough explanations and points/evidence.
Counterpoints: pp.231-233 (If you haven't yet read them, you should also make sure you read pp.221-231).
There will be a short quiz next class (Tuesday, Sept.18) to assess your comprehension on the 5 main political ideologies explored in class (Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Fascism). If you paid attention in class and you review your notes, you should find this a very straightforward quiz. It is all matching and identifying. No extended answers.
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