Mock exam POLS 2300

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Mock exam POLS 2300 SECTION I – SENTENCE COMPLETION Format: 15 questions, each worth 1 mark. Use the word bank provided on the last page. Example Questions: •The Indian Act of 1876 and the Residential Schools, operational from 1884 to 1996, were key elements in Canada's era of Assimilation . •The concept of Patronage/ Bureaucracy in Canadian Public Service highlights the balance between political advice and non-partisan service delivery. •The Bureaucracy/ Bicameral structure of Parliament in Canada includes the Senate as the upper house and the House of Commons as the lower house. Canada's parliamentary system is bicameral, meaning it has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Commons •The shift from French Canadian nationalism to Multinational occurred during the 1960s, significantly impacting Canada's political landscape. •Fiscal Federalism in Canada involves the redistribution of revenue between federal and provincial governments. •The debate around Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms , known as the notwithstanding clause, has a significant impact on the Canadian political system. •The Brokerage theory in Canadian politics addresses how major parties adopt a centrist approach to appeal to a broad electorate. • Settler colonialism refers to the non-withdrawal of colonizers and the establishment of sovereign claims in Canadian history.

•The role of elections in representative??? democracy is fundamental for the representation of citizen preferences. •In Canadian law, the distinction between Common law??? and Civil Law is crucial for understanding the legal framework . •The Charter of Rights and Freedoms/ Confederation Act of 1867 established Canadian federalism, a key component of Canada's Constitution. •The principle of Judicial review ensures the impartiality and independence of the judiciary in the Canadian legal system. •The concept of Regionalism/ Multinationalism in Canada emphasizes the coexistence of multiple nations within the state, including conquered indigenous nations. •The Western alienation movement in Western Canada reflects political and economic estrangement within the region. • Federalism in Canadian politics involves the division of powers between federal and provincial governments. Word Bank: - Assimilation - Bicameral - Bilingualism - Brokerage theory - Bureaucracy - Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Coalition governments - Confederation - Federalism - Judicial review

- Multinational - Nationalism - Parliament - Parti Quebecois - Patronage - Public service - Regionalism - Settler colonialism - Sovereignty - Supreme court of Canada - Treaties - Western alienation - Westminster - Rule of law Group 1: •Discuss the evolution of Quebec nationalism from the Quiet Revolution to the present day. How has this movement shaped Canadian politics and identity? •Analyze the impact of the Indian Act and Residential Schools on the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state. What are the ongoing implications of these policies? Group 2: •Evaluate the role and function of the Canadian Senate. What are the main arguments for and against Senate reform, and what would be the implications of such reforms? •Examine the concept of federalism in Canada. How does the division of powers between federal and provincial governments affect Canadian politics and policy-making? Group 3:

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