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Social Studies Unit 3 CFA Review
Social Studies Unit 3 CFA Review
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How are the US and Canadian governments similar?
Both are limited governments with constitutions.
Both have parliaments led by a president.
Both allow the government to censor newspapers.
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.
2
In the US and Canada representatives are chosen to make the laws. This is an example of
Rule by one
Rule by many
Rule by grumpy cat
Rule by a few
3
The US and Canada are both considered multicultural societies because
Most citizens speak more than one language.
American Indian cultures did not mix with other cultures.
Most citizens have economic and political freedom.
Each nation has a history of immigration & several cultures.
4
Overall, how has Mexican immigration mostly impacted the US
Spread religious traditions to the region
Altered the look of cities
Changed language patterns
Introduced new forms of art
5
Which is a responsibility expected of a US citizen?
Caring for one's own property
Checking on neighbors
Voting in elections
Visiting Washington D.C.
6
Development of alternative energy sources in the US and Canada will most likely help to
support large urban populations
create more trade opportunities
address increasing demands for water
produce low wage service jobs
7
What country are most Canadian cities located near?
St. Lawrence Seaway
Mexico
Arctic Circle
United States
8
The government of the US can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?
France
Greece
Spain
Egype
9
The Charter of Rights is an example of how individual rights in a democratic society are
given to only those who vote
made to limit the government
provided without any conditions
protected by the government
10
What body of water borders both the US and Mexico?
Bering Straits
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of California
11
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
Only service industries depend on retail sales.
Service industries produce goods for sale.
Service industries produce intangible goods.
Manufacturing provides intangible goods.
12
A patent gives an owner the rights over an invention. How do patents help regulate the economy?
Advance economic development.
Decrease the price of products.
Provide protection for consumers.
Increase the cost of doing business.
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What feature is missing from many UNLIMITED governments that is often used to limit governments
Censorship
Constitution
Controlled Elections
Economic Freedom
14
The US and Canada value economic freedom. As a result, both countries have chosen to
control the amount of money in banks
restrict the number of businesses
impose barriers to importing goods
limit the power of the government
15
If US businesses were allowed to set their own standards what could be overlooked?
ethics
profits
entrepreneurship
capital
16
One civic duty of citizens in the US and Canada is
Taking a field trip to Washington D.C
Voting in major elections
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Participating in volunteer activities
17
How has migration from Mexico and Central America affected the US economy?
It has provided low-cost labor and allowed more profit.
It has slowed the economy.
It has contributed to a lack of investment in US companies.
It has created high-tech jobs for the migrants.
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Which of the following innovations most helped Canadians and Americans move westward
Electricity
Railroads
Telegraphs
Interstate Highways
19
Internet regulation in the US and Canada has raised the issue of the government needing to
Ignore Internet content issues.
Pass strict laws against internet gambline.
Struggle to regulate Internet content.
Restrict most children from using the Internet.
20
A common feature of the US and Canadian economic system is both
allow people to own private property
place a salary cap on business leaders' earnings
restrict factory ownership to the government
Use government quotas to determine what to produce