Answer key for chapter 6-9 practice review questions:

Chapter #6
1. A
or C

4. A

7. A

10. D

2. C

5. C

8. B

11. A

3. D

6. C (?)

9. C

12. C

13. A

Chapter 7 What role should consumerism play in our economy?

Practice exam questions
Answer Key
1. Use source one to answer the following question.
Who was the least accurate?
A) Speaker #1
B) Speaker #2
C) Speaker #3
D) Speaker #4
Correct answer=C
2. Use source 2 to answer the following question
As the information above suggests, groups may use the media to present a
specific message in a certain way to their audience. Which of the following is false
about the way the media itself can affect our interpretation of events?
A) Deciding what stories to cover or what messages to present to their audience.
B) Including editorial or opinion columns about certain events or issues.
C) Deciding which perspective to include in their coverage of events or issues.
D) By providing commercial and ad free coverage to their regular programming or
publications.
, Correct answer=D
3. Use Source three to answer the following question
In taking the steps described above when reading or viewing information
presented through the media, you can do which of the following?
A) Detect bias.
B) Create a slogan.
C) Ensure you only take in information which supports your personal views.
D) Apply leverage.

, Correct answer=A
4. Use source four to answer the following.
Using the information from the table shown above, the styles of economy labeled
'A' and 'B' would be most accurately labeled which of the following?
A) A = 'Mixed' Example: United States; B = 'Market' Example: Canada.
B) A = 'Mixed' Example: Canada; B = 'Market' Example: United States.
C) A = 'Planned' Example: Mexico; B = 'Mixed' Example: Canada.
D) A = 'Market' Example: Canada; b = 'Mixed' Example: United States.
Correct answer=B
5.
What effect does globalization and competition with countries with relatively low
wages have on the youth of North America?
A) they will have to go to other countries to obtain jobs
B) they will have abundant career choices
C) they will have limited career opportunities
D) they will not be affected
Correct answer=C
6. Use source five to answer the following.
The city like Mark and Avery are walking in is saturated in advertising and
marketing messages because:
A) North American politics supports freedom of speech and advertisers have the
right to advertise where and how they like.
B) the North American economy is a market or mixed style of economy based on
consumerism and driven by consumer behavior.
C) there is a lot of money to be made by marketing companies who make
interesting and catchy ads that people find funny or enjoyable.
D) through a planned economic system like that found in North America, it is
important that citizens all desire the same brands, products and services to
ensure equality.
Correct answer=B
7. Which of the following is not used as a measure of Quality of Life?
A) Education.
B) Health.
C) Safety.
D) Age.
Correct answer=D

8. use source six to answer the following.

Patrick would most likely support:
A) A market style economy like that found in the United States.
B) A market style economy like that found in Canada.
C) A mixed style economy like that found in the United States.
D) A mixed style economy like that found in Canada.
, Correct answer=A
9. Use source seven to answer the following.
Boycotts are so powerful in mixed and market style economies because
mixed and market economies are
A) involved to a high degree with government and if consumers are not happy
with certain products or producers, the government can make changes to ensure
the consumers are happy.
B) owned by the consumers, so consumers can use boycotts to reduce
competition and encourage other consumers to buy their products or services.
C) profit driven and boycotts draw attention to certain products or producers and
make their names well known and decrease their need to spend money on
advertising, which increased their profits overall.
D) consumer driven and the producers must create products in line with what
consumers want, need and value in order to be profitable.
, Correct answer=D

10.Use source 8 to answer the following.

In taking the steps described above when reading or viewing information
presented through the media, you can do which of the following?
A) Detect bias.
B) Create a slogan.
C) Ensure you only take in information which supports your personal views.
D) Apply leverage.
, Correct answer=A

11.Use source nine to answer the follwoing.

As the information above suggests, groups may use the media to present a
specific message in a certain way to their audience. Which of the following is
false about the way the media itself can affect our interpretation of events?
A) Deciding what stories to cover or what messages to present to their audience.
B) Including editorial or opinion columns about certain events or issues.
C) Deciding which perspective to include in their coverage of events or issues.
D) By providing commercial and ad free coverage to their regular programming or
publications.
, Correct answer=D

12.Which of the following graphs best shows the trend that a line representing the
quality of life would take if this was based on a market economy?
A)

B)

C)

D)

, Correct answer=C

13.Use source 10 to answer the following.

Which statement about the above pie charts would likely be true?
A) Both charts represent right wing economic platforms.
B) Both charts represent economic platforms that could be considered to be in the
middle of the economic continuum.
C) Chart X represents an economic platform in the middle; Pie Chart Y represents
an economic platform to the right of the economic continuum.
D) Chart X represents an economic platform to the right; Pie Chart Y represents
an economic platform in the middle of the economic continuum.
Correct answer=D

14.

Marie is 14 years old. Unfortunately, she recently quit school because she had
to take public transit for 45 minutes each morning to get there. Now, she is
working 30 hours a week at Tim Horton's.

Marie's decision to quit school will ultimately have an impact on her (choose the
best answer):
A) Citizenship
B) Identity
C) Quality of life
D) Attitude
Correct answer=C
15.Use source eleven to answer the following.
Which of the speakers from above best describes what the measure known as
'quality of life' really is, and why?
A) Speaker #1 because it deals with things like your health, which is a basic and
physical thing that can't really be impacted by others.
B) Speaker #2 because it is affected by both internal (identity, health,
occupation) and external factors (environment, safety).
C) Speaker #1 because it is based on what makes you feel happy and fulfilled
which is a very individual and unique thing.
D) Speaker #2 because it is a measure of our social skills and health and their
ability to let us interact with others in the world.
, Correct answer=B
16.Use source 12 to answer the following.
Who was the least accurate?
A) Speaker #1
B) Speaker #2
C) Speaker #3
D) Speaker #4
Correct answer=C
17.Use source 13 to answer the following.
Who was the least accurate?
A) Speaker #1
B) Speaker #2

C) Speaker #3
D) Speaker #4
Correct answer=C

18.

Maurice lives in a nice suburb outside a major Canadian city. Maurice is

employed as a dentist, but many of his neighbors work for the local auto
manufacturing plant. Slow sales and a rise in the cost of steel have forced the
auto plant to lay off 40% of its workforce and many of Maurice's neighbors
have lost their jobs and are not having success in finding a new job.

The impact of this situation on Maurice's quality of life is likely to:

A) decrease because it is tied to that of his environment and the economy which
is negatively impacted by the auto plant lay-offs.
B) remain the same because he is not personally affected by the auto plant layoffs because he does not work there.
C) increase because he now is doing better economically speaking, and is
financially better off than many of his neighbors.
D) be unknowable,because you don't have enough information about Maurice, like
his job, health and education.
Correct answer=A
19.

Advertisements that appeal to a sense of collective identity or

belonging.

Opinions of peers, friends, family and society.

What we want to maintain or improve our quality of life.

What reflects our identity, values and beliefs.

The factors listed above are things that:

A) affect the type of economic system a society or country has.

B) affect which products consumers choose.
C) are created by the amount of TV we watch.
D) determine the amount of resources individuals have.
, Correct answer=B

Chapter 8 taxation
1. See source 1 to help with the following question.
Which speakers would feel most comfortable living in an economy like Canada's?
A) George and Ned
B) George and Nancy
C) Bess and Nancy
D) Bess and Ned
2. See source 2 to help with the following question.
Which of the speakers could be most accurately described as being are stronger
supporter of a market style economy over a mixed economy?
A) #1
B) #2
C) #3
D) #4
3. The number and type of social programs a country has is determined by the:
A) per capita GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
B) collective quality of life of the nation's citizens.
C) values of society.
D) size of the population.

4. Which of the following diagrams best illustrates the impact on the tax base and
funding for government services when people participate in tax evasion?
A)

B)

C)

D)

5. Use Source 3 to answer the following.

The list shown is some of the factors that influence__________ in Canada and
whose needs and wants must be considered when attempting to resolve
problems.
A) the tax base.
B) the black market.
C) environmental issues.
D) social programs.
6. The willingness of citizens of the United States to enter into financial contracts
with lenders that legally bound them to pay for houses and goods that they really
could not afford was based on the practice of:
A) tax evasion.
B) capitalism.
C) above prime mortgages.
D) consumerism.
7. Use source 4 to answer the following.
By examining Demokratia's new proposed income tax structure, it could be
inferred that the ruling political party most likely has an economic platform
based on all of the following with the exception of:
A) the public good is served by the government ensuring the well-being of
individuals.
B) individuals are responsible for their own well-being.
C) a mixed style economy.
D) the public good comes from both individualism and cooperation.

8. Use source 5 to help answer the following.

Which of the speakers could be most accurately described as being more left from
a market style economy on the economic continuum than the other speakers?
A) #1
B) #2

C) #3
D) #4
9. Use source 6 to answer the following.
A political party which wanted to raise levels of taxation or implement new
sales taxes to fund the above programs and services would best be described
as having a political and economic platform the following values with the
exception of:
A) society must cooperate to assist those in need in order to serve the public
good.
B) the government should play a role in the economy.
C) all individuals are responsible for their own wellbeing.
D) no one should live in poverty.
10. The Canadian government uses "Equalization Payments" to redistribute
wealth evenly between "have" and "have-not" provinces. What is the social
equivalent of this program?
A) Taxation of gasoline.
B) Subsidized education.
C) Charging monthly health care premiums.
D) Welfare and unemployment insurance.

Chapter 9 - Governments Response to Political and Economic Issues

Multiple Choice Questions - KEY
1. Use source 1 to help answer the following.
Marie's decision to quit school will ultimately have an impact on her (choose the
best answer):
A)Citizenship
B) Identity
C) Quality of life
D) Attitude
2. Use source 2 to help answer the following.
This excerpt most clearly indicates that
A) industry can function effectively while protecting the environment
B) industry cannot function if environmental concerns are always a factor

C) too much money is being spent on environmental issues

D) not enough money is being spent on environmental issues
3. Which of the following is the most accurate definition for the term 'political
platform'?
A) A description of the official policies of a political party of a variety
of issues.
B) A variety of economic and social policies created by a political party which
are based on the values of the members of the party which never change
throughout time.
C) A number of shared values and policies by a variety of political leaders
which are not from the same political party; a series of issues on which
politicians of different political parties and views can agree upon.
D) A raised stage or platform from which politicians and leaders can address
the audience at political rallies or press conferences.
4. Use source 3 to help answer the following.
Which speaker is least likely to enjoy living in a society based on the philosophy
of individualism?
A) Chief Executive Officer
B) Entrepreneur
C) Petroleum Engineer
D) Environmental Activist
5. Use Source 4 to answer the following question.
Which of the following is a possibility to resolve this issue?
A) The government could intervene to end Zappo Inc.'s monopoly and
restore competition to the electricity market.
B) Those who cannot afford Zappo Inc.'s electricity rates could opt to sign a
contract with another provider.
C) Nothing can be done because Zappo Inc. is an independent, privately owned
corporation and owns the monopoly rights to the electricity market.
D) Those who cannot afford Zappo Inc.'s fees and rates should purchase solar
panels and live 'off the grid.'
6. Use Source 5 to answer the following.
Speaker #3 from above is demonstrating that environmental issues are impacted
by which of the following?
A) Consumer behavior.
B) Political and economic platforms.
C) Cultural issues.
D) Citizen indifference.