The US and Canada Review

If you could live anywhere in the US or Canada, where would it be and why? Think about climate, culture, and opportunities.

Where People Live

• In the US, most people live near coasts and large cities.

• In Canada, most people live along the southern border because of the milder climate and trade connections.
  

Open Ended

Why do you think few people live in northern Canada?

Economies of the US and Canada

• US: Mixed economy leaning toward free market.

• Canada: Mixed economy with more government-provided services (like healthcare).

Multiple Choice

Which best describes Canada’s economy?

• Pure command

• Pure market

• Mixed with government services

Governments of the US and Canada

• US: Federal republic with a president as head of government.

• Canada: Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy (prime minister + monarch).
  

Open Ended

What is one advantage of having a government system that is divided into powers?

Challenges Facing the US and Canada

• Shared challenges: Healthcare access, inequality, managing diversity, environmental issues.
  

• US focus: Healthcare costs, poverty.

• Canada focus: Balancing cultural diversity, providing healthcare, Indigenous issues.
  

Match

Match the following

• High healthcare costs

• Balancing cultural diversity

• Climate change and pollution

US

Canada

Both

• US

• Canada

• Both

Open Ended

What is one important similarity and one important difference between the United States and Canada?