Levels of government
Who is the head of the Government of Canada?
Justin Trudeau
Is it important to vote? Why ?
Yes, as it is the responsibility of every citizen to use their right in a democracy
Give an example of Historic Globalization
Silk Road
and many more
When did Russia Invade Ukraine ?
February 24, 2022
What is Mind reading in respect to Media Bias
Mind reading is a type of media bias that occurs in journalism when a writer assumes they know what another person thinks, or thinks that the way.
Who is the head of the state of Canada
Queen Elizabeth II
Who organizes provincial elections in PEI?
Elections PEI
Why do nations export their goods and services to other countries?
As it allows companies get rid of excess production and avoids wastage
Companies can sell their products for higher prices at another country and make more money than they might make at a domestic level.
Name the two world leaders who are leading their country in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine's President - Volodymr Zelensky
Russia's President - Vladimir Putin
Give an example of an extreme right wing and an extreme left wing newspaper
Right wing - Fox News
Left Wing - CNN
What branch of government does the PM head?
Executive Branch
What is the difference between a councillor and a mayor ?
The elected representative at the municipal level is called a councillor. He / she is not part of any political party.
The head of the council (leader) is called a mayor and they are elected by all citizens living in the municipality
How can you sum up globalization in 3 points ?
It’s an ongoing process by which people across the world are becoming interconnected by exchange of trade and culture.
It has resulted in huge multinational companies
It has also increased international trade.
What are Russia's 3 possible reasons for invading Ukraine
the so called Main reason being - Ukraine wants to join NATO. Which Russia protests as it doesn't want NATO on its doorstep.
The rich oil reserves in the black sea and most of it being in Ukraine's territory
Putin wanting to restore the old soviet union.
What is Bias by story choice and story placement.
Bias by story choice is when a media outlet's bias is revealed by which stories the outlet chooses to cover or to omit.
Bias by story placement is one type of bias by placement. The stories that a media outlet features prominently on its homepage and in print show which stories they really want you to read
What are the levels of Government in Canada
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
How is the ruling party decided ?
At the provincial and federal level, most elected representatives are part of a political party.
The political party with the most number of elected representatives, usually forms the government and their leader becomes the leader of the government.
What is outsourcing and what type companies benefit from them? Give an example of such a company.
One company hiring another company to fulfill certain tasks in production is called outsourcing.
It is a type of economic globalization.
The international companies that hire subcontractors are transnational companies and they benefit the most from outsourcing.
Ex : Adidas, Benz, Nike, BMW
Name 4 countries that have sanctioned Russia after the Russia-Ukraine War
USA
Japan
Australia
Canada
UK
France
What is the difference between left wing and right wing beliefs?
Left-wing beliefs are liberal in that they believe society is best served with an expanded role for the government.
People on the right believe that the best outcome for society is achieved when individual rights and civil liberties are paramount and the role and power of the government is minimized.
What type of government does Canada have and what are it's 3 branches
Parliamentary Democracy
3 branches are :
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
What is a VIC Card
Voter Information Card has detail on voting options and methods of voting, including contact information for their returning office, polling station(s) and the dates, times and locations of where to vote during advance polls and on election day.
What are five arguments that a supporter of globalization might give.
Inward investment by companies helps countries by providing their populations with jobs and skills.
Transnational companies might bring wealth and currency to local economies when they buy local products, services and resources.
Culture and tradition exchange takes place.
Globalization increases awareness of events taking place in every corner of Earth.
Helps people be aware of global issues.
What are 5 possible factors to why Ukraine has held on for so long against Russia?
Russian troops unwilling to fight
Strong Public resistance against occupiers
Western countries cutting out possible supplies of materials required for Russia's military
Russia has not deployed its full strength
A strong leader and determined military fighting for freedom
Bias by Omission
Flawed Logic
Slant
Mind Reading
Mudslinging/Ad Hominem
Sensationalism/Emotionalism
Subjective Qualifying Adjectives
Bias by Story Choice and Placement
Omission of Source Attribution
Opinion Statements Presented as Fact
Flawed Logic
Unsubstantiated Claims