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Phoenix is an important city, heavy Spanish influence, mostly brush and shrub land, good ranch land.
Southwest U.S.
Eastern Canada
Western Canada
Great Lakes
2
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and German
French and Spanish
English and Spanish
French and English
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Canada’s Judicial branch differs from the United States’ because
Supreme Court Justices are required to retire at 75
The Supreme Court is the highest court
The appellate courts have more power than the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justices are elected
4
The United States’ government is considered a
Direct democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Republic
Monarchy
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Home to several major cities including New York, heart of the Appalachian Mountains, mix of northern and southern
Mid-Atlantic Region
Western Canada
Great Lakes Region
Southwest U.S. Region
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Why are some people in Quebec in favor of secession?
establish own economic and political policies regarding international trade
They want to protect their French dominated culture from the rest of Canada
They want to assimilate more into American culture and society
They want to escape harsh government economic control
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This extracts natural gas from rock formations deep underground using a high-pressure combo of water, chemical & sand
Cracking
Shellacking
Fracking
Slacking
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The United States uses this system to elect the president.
Direct election
Electoral College
Supreme Court
Congress
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Chicago and Detroit is a well known cities, dominated by auto manufacturing. What region is being described?
Southwest
Eastern Canada
Great Lakes
Western Canada
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The Southeast and Southwest region are usually collectively referred to as the
Bible Belt
Corn Belt
Sun Belt
Rust Belt
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States are issued seats in the House of Representatives based on
Land area
Number of counties
Number of cities
Population
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Vancouver and Calgary are biggest cities, oil industry is important, heavily forested
Southeast United States
Western Canada
Southwest United States
Eastern Canada
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Atlanta an important city, tourism important, home to several music genres including jazz and country.
Western Canada
Eastern Canada
Southeast United States
Northwest United States
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States are awarded Electoral College electors based on
The size of the state
The population of the state
The number of major cities in the state
The number of Senators and Representatives for the state
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Boston an important city, a financial hub, home to several important sites in American history
Western Canada
Eastern Canada
Southwest U.S.
Northeast U.S.
16
Canada’s government is considered a
Constitutional Monarchy
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Republic
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Seattle an important city, home to grunge and alternative rock, heavily forested, tech is dominant industry
Northwest U.S.
Southwest U.S.
Eastern Canada
Western Canada
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Montreal and Toronto biggest cities, French is as important as English, fishing and transportation are important
Eastern Canada
Western Canada
Southwest U.S.
Northwest U.S.
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One environmental concern about fracking is
Newly extracted natural gas could put coal miners out of business
The sound could disturb local wildlife
Chemicals used in the process could contaminate the local water supply
The process could destroy the gas reserves
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Unlike the prime minister of Canada, the president cannot
Run for reelection
Veto laws
Introduce laws to the legislative branch
Nominate judges
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The prime minister of Canada is usually
A ceremonial position with no real power
The leader of the majority party in the legislative branch
Elected by the people
A life-long appointment
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Kansas City, Indianapolis important cities, dominated by plains & prairie land, agriculture important, “Breadbasket”
Northwest United States
Midwest United States
Southwest United States
Southeast United States
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The area in the Midwest which has suffered from an industrial decline, loss in jobs, population, & economics is referred
Corn Belt
Sun Belt
Bible Belt
Manufacturing/Rust Belt