Unit 2 review

In Canada, just as in the United States, voting in an election is considered -

• A. an illegal act

• B. a civic responsibility

• C. a requirement by law

• D. an act of civil disobedience

Because economic freedom is valued In the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to-

• A. restrict the number of businesses

• B. limit the power of the government

• C. impose barriers to importing goods

• D. control the amount of money in banks

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

• A. To provide public education

• B. To ensure economic equality

• C. To allow for control of the press

• D. To prevent a violation of rights

British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of

• A. free trade

• B. limited government

• C. constitutional monarchy

• D. separation of church and state

Canada and the United States share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by

• A. mulitculturalism

• B. religious persecution

• C. political instability

• D. social unrest

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

• A. They established a command economy in Canada.

• B. They created a strong culture region within Canada.

• C. They created the universal culture for all of Canada.

• D. They developed an armed conflict with the United States.

Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?

• A. Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River

• B. St. Lawrence Seaway and Rocky Mountains

• C. Mississippi River and the Great Lakes

• D. Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes

A common feature of the economic systems in the United States and Canada is that both -

• A. allow people to own private property

• B. restrict factory ownership to the government

• C. place a salary cap on business leaders' earnings

• D. use government quotas to determine what to produce

Which of the following are benefits of the United States free enterprise system? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. government control

• B. limited options for goods and services

• C. dependence on government

• D. economic freedom

• E. competition

What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?

• A. Service industries produce goods for sale.

• B. Manufacturing provides intangible goods.

• C. Service industries produce intangible goods.

• D. Only service industries depend on retail sales.