Which of the following nations have similar systems of government?

The US and Mexico are both Presidential Republics.

Most immigration to the US has been the result of which of the following?

BOTH push and pull factors - immigrants had many reasons for moving.

A cultural trait shared by Canada and the US is that in both countries...

English is the dominant language.

Which aspect of the history of the US and Canada during the 1700s BEST explains their cultures today?

Eurpoe influenced the languages and cultures of the US and Canada.

Which of the following is a "pull" factor that explains why many people immigrate to the US?

To find better economic opportunities.

Which two major interior waterways were historically used for transportation and trade in the U.S.?

The Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.

What geographic feature is most associated with areas that have a population over 260 people per square mile?

Areas near waterways, oceans, or rivers.

Which of the following is one way that a government's powers are limited in a democracy?

By citizens, through voting and participation.

What should be an outcome of limiting the powers of a government?

People's civil rights should be protected.

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1
Which of the following nations have similar systems of government?
The US and Mexico are both Presidential Republics.
The Us and Canada are both Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchies.
Australia and Morocco are both military juntas.
South Africa and Russia are both Absolute Monarchies.
2
Most immigration to the US has been the result of which of the following?
Religious reasons ONLY - ALL immigrants wanted to create their own...
Cultural growth factors - ALL immigrants want to spread their culture.
BOTH push and pull factors - immigrants had many reasons for moving.
Push factors only - ALL immigrants were fleeing starvation.
3
A cultural trait shared by Canada and the US is that in both countries...
The government is a constitutional monarchy.
The majority of people are Roman Catholic.
English is the dominant language.
Economic systems are dependent on hunting and gathering.
4
Which aspect of the history of the US and Canada during the 1700s BEST explains their cultures today?
Only France influenced the political systems of the US and Canada.
Spain influenced the languages of Canada, but not the US.
England had the LEAST influence on the languages of the US and Canada.
Eurpoe influenced the languages and cultures of the US and Canada.
5
Which of the following is a "pull" factor that explains why many people immigrate to the US?
To find better economic opportunities.
To avoid natural disasters in their homeland.
To escape violence in their own country.
To escape famine in their region.
6
Placing limits on a government is important because it allows for greater-
crime reduction
economic restrictions
personal freedoms
military strength
7
Which two major interior waterways were historically used for transportation and trade in the U.S.?
The Gulf of Mexico only.
The Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.
8
What geographic feature is most associated with areas that have a population over 260 people per square mile?
Areas near waterways, oceans, or rivers.
Areas are all in the Great Plains.
Areas in the desert.
Areas are all in the mountains.
9
Which of the following is one way that a government's powers are limited in a democracy?
By warfare using violent overthrow.
Creating universities where professors create the laws.
Ensuring that elected officials pay more taxes than citizens.
By citizens, through voting and participation.
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What should be an outcome of limiting the powers of a government?
Prices are lower.
People's civil rights should be protected.
Governments don't answer to citizens.
There are fewer jobs.

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