Social Studies Quiz - Grade 6

In the United States, we live in an ethnically and culturally diverse society. This is often called a --

• A. bilingual society

• B. multicultural society

• C. cultural society

• D. variety society

What has led to the similarities in government and religion in Canada, the US, and Mexico?

• Canada has a prime minister who leads but is ultimately under the authority of the British monarchy.

• Colonization has resulted in many common cultural traits among the countries of North America.

• All three countries have Christianity as their predominant religion.

• Both the United States and Mexico have elected presidents to lead.

Federal systems of government divide power --

• D. Between the federal government and the owners of businesses.

• C. Between multiple, central officials in government.

• A. Between the federal government and the governments of states or provinces.

• B. Between the dictator's government and the governments of the states.

Dictators are single rulers who --

• A. maintain some control of the government, but work with other branches.

• B. maintain control of the government, but share control with local leaders.

• C. maintain complete control of the government in their countries.

• D. maintain control of some government functions, but allow individuals rights.

A limited government is led _______, and ________ must obey the laws.

• C. by the people, only some people

• D. by the monarch, and some people

• B. by the citizens, everyone

• A. by a ruling family, everyone

Which of the following is an example of how the distribution of natural resources affects the foreign policy of the United States?

• C. Because the United States has no naturally occurring gold, it must maintain good trade relations with most countries in Asia.

• A. The large amount of coal in the United States requires the United States to use it instead of oil.

• D. Because the United States requires so much oil, it must maintain good trade relations with some countries in the Middle East.

• B. The lack of timber in the United States requires the United States to trade with Great Britain.

Determine which example belongs to each element of culture.

• Catholocism

• Enertainment

• Tik-Tok

• Government

• Democracy

• Food

• 12 years required in school

• Religion

• Spahetti in Italy

• Education

Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the listed item is either a right or a responsibility.

Groups:

(a) Right

,

(b) Responsibility

• Paying Taxes

• Have a fair trial

• Pursuing happiness

• Attend church

• obey laws

• Serve on jury

Canada, the United States, and Great Britain all have representative democracies as their form of government. In a representative democracy, (a)   officials represent the ​ (b)   These officials are chosen by voters to represent the needs and desires of the people.​

• elected
• citizens
• delegated
• monarch

Leaders and governments use different strategies to maintain their power. Determine if dictatorships or democracies would use each of the following strategies. Select the correct answer in each row.

Groups:

(a) Strategies of dictatorships

,

(b) Strategies of democracies

• Using propaganda to maintain power

• educating the people on all types of governemnt

• manufacturing conflicts to then provide aide

• allowing peopel to express their opinions

• allowing the people to vote