Grade 9: Social Studies

Constitution

Explain the origins, purpose, function, and decision-making processes of Canadian governments and how their powers are acquired, used, and justified.

Explain how the Canadian political and legal system establishes order and manages conflict while meeting the needs and desires of citizens.

Explain, analyse, and compare the effectiveness of various methods of influencing public policy.

Explain the origins and main features of the Canadian constitutional system.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Identify and explain persistent issues involving the rights, responsibilities, roles, and status of individual citizens and groups in a local, national, and global context explain the origins and continuing influence of the main principles of Canadian democracy.