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1
The charter of rights above is an example of how individual rights in a democratic society are
provided without any conditions
given to only those who vote
protected by the government
made to limit the government
2
A common feature of the economic systems in the US and Canada is that both
restrict factory ownership to the government
use government quotas to determine what to produce
allow people to own private property
place a salary cap on business leaders' earnings
3
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
service industries produce intangible goods
only service industries depend on retail sales
manufacturing provides intangible goods
service industries produce goods for sale
4
In Canada, just as in the US voting in an election is considered
a civic responsibility
a requirement by law
an illegal act
an act of civil disobedience
5
The province of Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict in Canada. Which traits is the focus on this conflict
religious traditions
dietary restrictions
language usage
clothing styles
6
Which 2 PHYSICAL features do the US and Canada share? PAY ATTENTION TO ANSWER
Rocky Mountains and Great Lakes
Mississippi River and Great Lakes
Appalachian Mtns and Mississippi River
St. Lawrence Seaway and Rocky Mountains
7
How has a history of immigration affected the cultural character of the US?
A diversity of holidays and festivals are celebrated in the US
Use of mass transportation is common thorughout the US
Roman Catholicism is the largest religious denomination in the US
Birth rates have declined for the past 50 years in the Us
8
The Canada/United States region is described as highly urbanized. Urbanization in the region was primarily caused by
economic depression in the agricultural regions
immigration to the region from South America
migration within the region from rural areas
the creation of free trade zones within the region
9
Canada and the United States share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region characterized by
multiculturalism
religious persecution
social unrest
political instability
10
based on information beliefs about freedom and the internet have caused officials in both the US and Canada to
struggle to regulate internet control
restrict children from using the internet
ignore internet content issues
pass strict laws against internet gambling
11
The government of the US can trace its democratic roots to which civilization
Spain
Greece
Egypt
France
12
What is an example of a retail sale?
a server bringing you your food
getting a haircut
Famous Amos cookies
farming on land
13
Which technological innovations most helped Canadians and Americans settle westward North across America?
Railroads
Electricity
Telegraphs
Interstate highways
14
What would be missing if businesses were allowed to set their own standards?
capital
profits
entrepeneurship
ethics
15
What has been the long term significance of French settlers in Canada?
They developed an armed conflict with the United States
They created the universal culture for all of Canada
They established a command economy in Canda
They created a strong culture region within Canada
16
British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of?
free trade
constitutional monarchy
limited government
separation of church and state
17
Development of alternative energy sources in the US and Canada will most likely help to
address increasing demands for water
produce low wage service jobs
create more trade opportunities
support large urban populations
18
Which geographic feature is shown shared by the US and Canada?
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Mississippi River Basin
19
Which body of water creates a portion of the border between the United States and Canada?
Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence Seaway
Hudson Bay
Berin Straits
20
How are the governments of Canada and the US similar?
both allow governments to censor newspapers
both are limited governments with constitutions
both allow every citizen to vote in national elections
both have parliaments led by a president
21
Which of the following is a responsibility expected of US citizens
voting in elections
visiting Washington, D.C.
checking on neighbors
caring for ones property
22
Because economic freedom is valued in the US and Canada, the two societies have chosen to
limit the power of the government
control the amount of money in banks
restrict the number if business
impose barriers to importing goods
