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