Title: CPW4UW - 01
Author: Student
Last saved by: Wright, Dana
Company: Simcoe County District School Board

CPW4U1
POLITICS EXAM
MRS. WRIGHT
  
Length of Evaluation:  2.5 hrs				Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Number Writing: 29     				                  11:30am – 2:00 pm
Number of Pages: two					     Foolscap required
All questioned must be answered in complete sentences.  All answers must be completed on the foolscap provided.  Please write on every other line.  Dictionaries are permitted.

Evaluation for Exam
Knowledge- 16 marks
Thinking-30 marks
Application-20 marks
Communication-30 marks
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PART I: DEFINITIONS     					2x8 marks= 16 marks Knowledge
      
Please differentiate between two of the following pairs of terms and state their political relevance or implications as discussed in class.  Remember, specific examples will help to effectively convey your understanding. Provide as many as possible. Please note the mark value.
BE SURE NOT TO CHOOSE TERM PAIRS THAT OVERLAP WITH EITHER OF THE ESSAYS YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO WRITE

PART II:  ESSAY QUESTION 

Choose one of the following topics and respond in a well-written, carefully organized essay.  Proofread carefully; style counts. Note:  Planning is crucial and marks will be allotted for a clearly organized outline.  Do not choose an essay topic that overlaps with a pair of definitions that you have chosen to do.

1.Political Communication

The media of the 21^st Century plays such a profound role in shaping a nation’s political culture and informing its citizens about politics, that it is critical for the Canadian government and its agencies to play an integral role in shaping and regulating both print and broadcast media.

In a well written essay with a clear thesis, support or refute the above statement drawing directly from material included in relevant units as evidence for your arguments. 

OR

2. Institutional Reform

	There are several Canadian institutions and processes that would benefit from meaningful reform.

In a well written essay with a clear thesis, support or refute the above statement drawing directly from specific material included in relevant units as evidence for your arguments. 

PART III:  FOREIGN POLICY ESSAY
In a well written essay, support or refute the thesis below using evidence drawn directly from both the units on Canadian values (unit #1) and the most recent unit on foreign policy. 

The foreign policy direction undertaken by the Trudeau government not only indicates a significant shift from that of the Harper government but also more effectively reflects the values of Canadians and promotes a realistic role for Canada on the international stage. 

Your essay must address both the issue of distinct Canadian values and how these values translate into Canada’s foreign policies.  Be sure to use specific examples from the units on Canadian values and foreign policy, the articles I provided for you in both units and examples from the seminars to support your arguments.

REMEMBER TO DO AN OUTLINE; IT COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR MARK

Evaluation Breakdown for each essay:
Application - 5 marks outline + 5 marks essay
Communication - 15 marks structure and style
Thinking- 15 marks