HOW SHOULD GOVERNMENTS IN CANADA RESPOND TO

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES?

CHAPTER NINE (pages 298-337)
Chapter nine focuses on one group of issues that concern Canadians
environmental issues. In working through this chapter you will have the
opportunity to use the skills you have acquired so far in Soc. St. 9 in
regards to how governance and economics connect to issues that concern
the citizens of Canada.
This chapter explores how decisions about environmental issues affect the
development of resources, jobs, and quality of life. As you work through
this chapter consider the different views and perspectives on the issues
and to what extent you think government and citizens should get involved.
In understanding this chapter there are some key words you will need to
become very familiar with. Leaf through chapter 9 and write out the
following definitions as they appear in the margins of the pages.

Terms to know:

Biodiversity __the number and variety of plant and animal species

on Earth, including genetic variation within individual
species________

Climate change _a rise or drop in the average temperature of the

Earth, primarily caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels, such
as coal, oil and natural gas.

GDP per capita ______a measure of how wll off the people of a specific
region are.

Lever _in the context of society, a means of accomplishing

something; a way to apply pressure.

Big Questions for Chapter 9:

How should governments in Canada respond to political
and economic issues?
How do environmental issues involve political and
economic decision making?
Whats an environmental issue?
How are governance, economics, and environmental issues
connected?
What political and economic decisions should Canadians
make to respond to climate change?
What is climate change?
Whats the Kyoto Protocol?
How might consumer behaviour affect government
decisions about various developments?
What political and economic decisions should Canadians
make to protect biodiversity?

Chapter 9 - Governments Response to Political and Economic Issues

Multiple choice questions
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.