SS 10 - Lesson Info for Oct 29

You have a test next class: Use today as a study class

What to expect;
35 multiple choice questions
Key Topics:
Ideologies
How a Bill becomes a Law
Key political vocab
Duties and Responsibilities of Government officials
Elections
Charter of Rights and Freedoms


1 essay - You will be asked to write a "to what extent" essay on the Pros and Cons of our political system

Tips:
- Address both sides
- 3-5 body paragraphs
- ideally a "for and against" ratio of 4:1



Introduction should have key vocabulary "overwhelming" and  "however"


ie, Overwhelmingly, The Canadian political system works well.
    - state 3 -5 specific topics.
    However, our electoral system of first past the post is in dire need of reform

- top marks will have plenty of factual detail
- top marks will have a well developed "voice" and or point of view

Reading:
Ch 9,10 and the Charter section of Ch 11