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Canada and the U.S.
Canada and the U.S.
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1
What two physical features do the U.S. & Canada share?
Appalachian Mts. & Mississippi River
Rocky Mts. & Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway & Rocky Mts.
Mississippi River & Great Lakes
2
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because
American Indian cultures didn't mix with Europeans
both speak more than one language
immigrations resulted in cultures contributions
both have economic & political freedoms
3
British colonization influenced the USA & Canada by introducing the idea of -
separation of church and state
free trade
constitutional monarchy
limited government
4
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
only service industries depend on retail sales
manufacturing provides intangible goods
service industries produce good for sale
service industries produce intangible goods
5
Canada & the U.S. are described as highly urbanized regions which was caused by ...
the creation of free trade zones
economic depression of the agricultural areas
migration from rural areas
immigration to the region from South America
6
One civic duty of citizens in the U.S. & Canada includes
volunteering
taking a field trip to Washington D.C.
voting in elections
reciting pledge of allegiance
7
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
established a command economy in Canada
created a strong culture region w/in Canada
created universal culture for all of Canada
developed an armed conflict with the USA
8
Which of the following letters indicates the correct location of Canada on the map?
C
D
B
A
9
The English colonization of N. America politically influenced the U.S. & Canada by introducing
constitutional monarchy
limited govt.
free trade
separation of church & state
10
How will development of alternative energy most help in Canada & the U.S.?
produce low wage service jobs
address demand for water
support large urban populations
create more trade
11
Canada & the U.S. share a history of immigration & colonization resulting in a region that has
political instability
religious persecution
social unrest
multiculturalism
12
What is missing from many unlimited govts. ?
economic freedom
censorship
controlled elections
constitution
13
Which of the following is a responsibility expected of US citizens
Visiting Washington D.C.
Checking on neighbors
Voting in elections
Caring for one's property
14
Rodeos are popular culturally in U.S & Canada. This is example of how culture is influenced by
contemporary issues
govt. policies
historical events
environmental policies
15
A common feature of the economic systems in the US and Canada is that both -
allow property ownership
place a salary cap on business leaders
restrict factory ownership
use govt. quotas to determine production
16
Economic freedom in the U.S. & Canada is valued and the two countries have chosen to ...
impose trade barriers
restrict the number of businesses
control amount of $$ in banks
limit the power of govt.
17
Which technology innovation helped settlers move west in Canada & the U.S.?
Electricity
Railroads
Telegraphs
Interstate Highways
18
Which opportunity to participate in the government do both nations protect?
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to join corporate bodies
Right to vote
Right to communicate w/govt. leaders
19
What is limited in a limited govt.?
rights of citizens
power of leaders
number of elections
political parties
20
From the info above, beliefs about freedom & internet have leaders in U.S. & Canada to ...
ignore internet content issues
pass strict laws against gambling online
restrict kids from using internet
struggle to regulate online content
21
How are the govts. of Canada & the U.S. similar?
both allow every citizen to vote in every election
both allow govt. censorship
both have limited govts. w/constitutions
both have parliaments, led by a president
22
The government of the USA can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?
Egypt
Spain
France
Greece
23
Which factor most contributed to creating the characteristics of North America listed above?
migration of people from South America to North America
Colonization of the region in the 16-17th century
cultural diffusion resulting from manifest destiny
Spanish conquest in the early half of the 16th century
24
What is the MAIN reason for limiting the power of govt.?
to provide public education
to prevent a violation of rights
to control the press
to ensure economic equality
25
One way that limited govts. are different from unlimited govts. is that ...
new media in limited govts. do not report about politics
leaders in limited govts. are restricted from spending a lot
elections in limited govts. are open to all eligible voters
political candidates in limited govts. are from same party
26
What geographic feature is shared by U.S. and Canada on the map?
Great Plains
Rocky Mts.
Great Lake
Mississippi River Basin
27
How are the govts. of Canada, and the USA similar?
parliaments
limited governments
all can vote in national elections
all formed after fighting revolutions with Great Britain
28
The Canadian Charter of Rights is an example of how individual rights in a democracy are ...
Protected by the govt.
made to limit govt.
given to only those who vote
provided w/o any conditions
29
The province of Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict, which focus of this conflict
language usage
dietary restrictions
religion
clothing styles
