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Grade 9 Social Studies practice sheet

Alberta Curriculum · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________

  1. Question 1

    A bill must be passed by Parliament and then receives what to become law?

    • a mayor's signature
    • a referendum
    • a court ruling
    • Royal Assent
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    Royal Assent

    Hint: The Governor General gives Royal Assent on behalf of the Crown.

  2. Question 2

    What does the Alberta Human Rights Act do?

    • protects people in Alberta from discrimination in areas like work and housing
    • sets the price of rent
    • creates the Charter
    • gives Alberta its own army
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    protects people in Alberta from discrimination in areas like work and housing

    Hint: Each province has its own human rights law, and the Alberta Human Rights Commission handles complaints.

  3. Question 3

    Why do Indigenous peoples and the Crown sometimes disagree about what treaties mean?

    • Treaties were never written
    • No one signed them
    • The oral understandings of Nations and the written text were not always the same
    • Treaties have no meaning
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    The oral understandings of Nations and the written text were not always the same

    Hint: Many Nations rely on oral history, and courts today consider both the written text and the Nations' understanding.

  4. Question 4

    The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund was created in 1976. What is its purpose?

    • to set interest rates
    • to pay for municipal elections
    • to buy the Prairies
    • to save part of the money from non-renewable resource revenues for the future
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    to save part of the money from non-renewable resource revenues for the future

    Hint: The idea is that because oil and gas are non-renewable, some of the income should be saved.

  5. Question 5

    A bakery's flour costs rise, so it charges more for bread. What does this show?

    • Bakeries ignore cost
    • Flour is a service
    • Higher production costs can raise prices
    • Prices are independent of costs
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    Higher production costs can raise prices

    Hint: Sellers must cover their costs to stay in business.

  6. Question 6

    Which is one way Canada's economy differs from the US economy?

    • Canada has no trade
    • Canada has no private businesses
    • Canada has a much smaller population and a greater share of its economy tied to exports
    • The US has no government
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    Canada has a much smaller population and a greater share of its economy tied to exports

    Hint: Canada's smaller domestic market means it depends on trade, especially with the US.

  7. Question 7

    Which level of government is led by a mayor and a council?

    • territorial
    • municipal
    • provincial
    • federal
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    municipal

    Hint: Cities, towns and counties have local councils.

  8. Question 8

    A court decides a law goes against the Charter. What can happen?

    • The Prime Minister is removed
    • The law may be struck down or changed
    • Nothing can happen
    • The court makes the law stronger
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    The law may be struck down or changed

    Hint: Courts interpret the Constitution, and laws that conflict with it can be declared invalid.

  9. Question 9

    Which treaties cover most of Alberta?

    • Treaties 1 and 2
    • Treaties 9, 10 and 11
    • Treaties 6, 7 and 8
    • Treaties 3, 4 and 5
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    Treaties 6, 7 and 8

    Hint: Treaty 6 covers central Alberta (including Edmonton), Treaty 7 covers southern Alberta (including Calgary) and Treaty 8 covers northern Alberta.

  10. Question 10

    Which of these is a good rather than a service?

    • a dentist visit
    • a haircut
    • a bicycle
    • a bus ride
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    a bicycle

    Hint: Goods are things you can touch. Services are work done for someone.

Answer key

  1. 1. Royal Assent (Governing Canada)
  2. 2. protects people in Alberta from discrimination in areas like work and housing (Rights & Responsibilities)
  3. 3. The oral understandings of Nations and the written text were not always the same (Treaties & Indigenous Rights)
  4. 4. to save part of the money from non-renewable resource revenues for the future (Economic Systems)
  5. 5. Higher production costs can raise prices (Supply & Demand)
  6. 6. Canada has a much smaller population and a greater share of its economy tied to exports (Canada, the US & Trade)
  7. 7. municipal (Governing Canada)
  8. 8. The law may be struck down or changed (Rights & Responsibilities)
  9. 9. Treaties 6, 7 and 8 (Treaties & Indigenous Rights)
  10. 10. a bicycle (Economic Systems)

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