U.S. and Canada Test Review

What are the two ways we refer to the government of Canada?​

​ (a)   because it elects representatives

and

​ (b)   since it has a king or queen.

• Parliamentary Democracy
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Presidential Democracy
• Absolute Monarchy

What is the main purpose of an organization like the Environmental Protection Agency?

• providing for the well-being of citizens

• preventing pollution of the environment

• promoting sustainable development

• preserving unspoiled places

Select ALL that statements that are true about the Quebec Act of 1774/1775.

• The Quebec Act of 1775 was an attempt by the British to keep the French Canadians from rebelling.

• The Quebec Act of 1775 required French Canadians to give their land to the British government.

• The Quebec Act of 1775 required all French Canadians to speak English and follow British laws.

• The Quebec Act of 1775 protected French Canadians’ right to use their language, practice their own religion, and follow their existing laws.

What is a republic?

• A government that has the power to coin money and declare war.

• Power in the national government is divided among different branches.

• Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

• Power belongs to the federal, state, and local governments only.

The citizens of the United States and Canada have the same right to ​ (a)   for their ​ (b)   in government.​

• vote
• representatives
• pay
• monarch
• prime minister

Under the immigration policy of the United States, who is given preference of approval or priority to immigrate to the United States? (Chose all that Apply)

• Immigrants with family in the country

• Immigrants from Central and South America

• Immigrants with a college education

• Immigrants from Asia and the Caribbean

Which factor best explains Canada’s economic success?

• Its vast mineral resources

• The high level of education of its people

• Its vast forest resources

• Heavy use of internet among its people

The main purpose of free trade agreements (like NAFTA) is to

​ (a)   or eliminate ​ (b)   .

• provide
• reduce
• trade barriers
• taxes
• war
• increase

Of the choices given, what area of the world do most of the immigrants to the United States originate from?

• Asia

• Europe

• France

• Central America

Of the choices given, what area of the world do most of the immigrants of Canada originate from?

• Asia

• Central America

• Europe

• France