Grade 12 Social studies diagnostic

12 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship and messages & sources. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

12 questions3 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 4 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $70 million and plans to spend $128 million this year. What is the result?

A. a deficit of $58 millionB. a surplus of $198 millionC. a surplus of $58 millionD. a deficit of $198 million

2Economics basicsSami has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) going to a movie, 2) going to a museum, 3) studying for a test. Sami chooses going to a movie. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?

A. studying for a testB. nothing, because the afternoon was freeC. going to a movieD. going to a museum

3Economics basicsA toy goes out of fashion, and far fewer people want it. Which change does this describe?

A. Demand decreased.B. Supply decreased.C. Demand increased.D. Supply increased.

4Economics basicsA town expects revenue of $33 million and plans to spend $123 million this year. What is the result?

A. a deficit of $90 millionB. a deficit of $156 millionC. a surplus of $90 millionD. a surplus of $156 million

5Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Chen got 34 votes, Eli got 29 votes and Ana got 27 votes. What percentage of all votes did Chen get? Round to one decimal place.

Your answer%

6Government & citizenshipThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of association. Which group of Charter rights is this?

A. legal rightsB. democratic rightsC. equality rightsD. fundamental freedoms

7Government & citizenshipHow are members of the House of Commons chosen?

A. They inherit their seats.B. They are elected in electoral districts (ridings).C. They are appointed by the Governor General.D. They are chosen by provincial premiers.

8Government & citizenshipA government bill starts in the House of Commons. Which stage comes right after committee stage?

A. report stageB. first readingC. third reading

9Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Cats make better pets than dogs. • Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

A. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.B. Cats make better pets than dogs.

10Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “A famous movie star chose this backpack. Shouldn’t you?”

A. emotional appealB. scarcity or urgencyC. celebrity endorsementD. bandwagon

11Messages & sourcesA photo shared online claims to show a flood “today”. Which check could reveal that it is an older photo?

A. Reading the caption againB. Zooming in on the coloursC. Counting the likesD. A reverse image search

12Messages & sourcesWhich statement is an opinion? • Earth travels around the Sun. • Basketball is more exciting than soccer.

A. Earth travels around the Sun.B. Basketball is more exciting than soccer.