The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —

a history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing

Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to --

limit the power of the government

How has migration from Mexico and Central America affected the cultural character of the United States?

Restaurants featuring Mexican food have become more common in the U.S.

What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?

They created a strong culture region within Canada.

Canada and the U.S. are described as highly urbanized regions. Urbanization in the regions was primarily caused by -

migration within the regions from rural areas

A common feature of the economic systems in the U.S. and Canada is that both -

allow people to own private property

What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?

Service industries produce intangible goods.

How are the governments of Canada and the U.S. similar?

Both are limited governments with constitutions.

Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?

To prevent a violation of rights

Which two physical features do the U.S. and Canada share?

Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes

Development of alternative energy sources in the U.S. and Canada will most likely help to -

support large urban populations

What is one way that limited governments are different from unlimited governments?

Elections in limited governments are open to all eligible voters.

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1
Which of the following is limited in a limited government?
The powers of leaders
The rights of citizens
The influence of political parties
The number of elections
2
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —
a history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing
American Indian cultures in societies did not mix with the Europe culture
people living in these societies have economic and political freedoms
most of the people in these societies speak more than one language
3
One of the civic duties of citizens in the United States and Canada includes —
serving in the military
joining a political party
visiting the nation's capital
voting in elections
4
Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to --
impose barriers to importing goods
control the amount of money in banks
restrict the number of businesses
limit the power of the government
5
How has migration from Mexico and Central America affected the cultural character of the United States?
Roman Catholicism has become the largest religious denomination in the U.S.
Latino populations have been growing in states located in the northern U.S.
Restaurants featuring Mexican food have become more common in the U.S.
English is taught as a second language to students who have come to the U.S
6
In Canada, just as in the United States, voting in an election is considered -
a requirement by law
an illegal act
a civic responsibility
an act of civil disobedience
7
Which of the following is a responsibility expected of U.S. citizens?
Voting in elections
Visiting Washington, D.C.
Checking on neighbors
Caring for one’s property
8
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
They developed an armed conflict with the U.S.
They created a strong culture region within Canada.
They established a command economy in Canada.
They created a universal culture for all of Canada.
9
The government of the U.S. can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?
Spain
Greece
France
Egypt
10
What feature is missing from many unlimited governments that is often used to limit governments?
constitution
controlled elections
censorship
economic freedom
11
Canada and the U.S. are described as highly urbanized regions. Urbanization in the regions was primarily caused by -
the creation of free trade zones within the regions
immigration to the regions from South America
migration within the regions from rural areas
economic depression in the agricultural regions
12
A common feature of the economic systems in the U.S. and Canada is that both -
restrict factory ownership to the government
place a salary cap on business leaders' earnings
allow people to own private property
use government quotas to determine what to produce
13
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
Service industries produce goods for sale.
Manufacturing provides intangible goods.
Service industries produce intangible goods.
Only service industries depend on retail sales.
14
How are the governments of Canada and the U.S. similar?
Both allow the government to censor newspapers.
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.
Both are limited governments with constitutions.
Both have parliaments led by a president.
15
Which technological innovations most helped Canadians and Americans settle westward across North America?
Railroads
Telegraphs
Electricity
Interstate highways
16
Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?
To allow for control of the press
To ensure economic equality
To prevent a violation of rights
To provide public education
17
British colonization of North America politically influenced the U.S. and Canada by introducing the idea of -
constitutional monarchy
separation of church and state
free trade
limited government
18
Canada and the U.S. share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by -
social unrest
multiculturalism
political instability
religious persecution
19
In the United States and Canada representatives are chosen to make the laws. Both governments would be an example of —
rule by one
rule by none
rule by many
rule by few
20
In many limited governments, the individual rights of the people are detailed in a _______
federal legal code
declaration of independence
political party platform
constitution
21
Which two physical features do the U.S. and Canada share?
Mississippi River and the Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway and Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
22
Development of alternative energy sources in the U.S. and Canada will most likely help to -
address increasing demands for water
support large urban populations
create more trade opportunities
produce low wage service jobs
23
The province of Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict in Canada. Which cultural trait is the focus of conflict
language usage
clothing styles
dietary restrictions
religious traditions
24
What is one way that limited governments are different from unlimited governments?
Political candidates in limited governments are from the same political par
Leaders in limited governments are restricted from spending too much.
News media in limited governments do not report about politics.
Elections in limited governments are open to all eligible voters.

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