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

allow people to own private property

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

Both are limited governments with constitutions.

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

They created a strong culture region within Canada.

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

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

To prevent a violation of rights

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.

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

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

What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?

Service industries produce intangible goods.

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

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