Chapter 7: Canada

The form of government in which people elect leaders, including representatives, where rule is by a majority vote is -

• dictatorship

• democracy

• communism

• totalitarianism

The form of government in which a single person or group of people rules with little or now individual rights for citizens.

• dictatorship

• democracy

• communism

• totalitarianism

The form of government where a nation is governed by a king or queen.

• dictatorship

• democracy

• Monarchy

• totalitarianism

The form of government a king or queen is considered the head of state, but the nation is actually governed by representatives elected by the people.

• dictatorship

• democracy

• Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

Which physical feature do the United States and Canada share?

• Niagara Falls

• Rocky Mountains

• St. Lawrence River

• All of these

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the United States and Canada?

• They share a common history, border, and language.

• They are each other's largest trading partner.

• They agree that tariffs are the best way to remain competitive with one another.

• They agreed to ban all beef imports.

The building of the Canadian transcontinental railroad was done primarily by _____ immigrants

• Chinese

• American

• British

• French

Most modern Canadians trace their ethnicity back to _____

• Russian and Chinese

• British and French

• Indian and Inuit

• Italian and German

The United States and Canada have a common history of colonization by European nations. What is one main difference between the political systems that developed in these countries?

• One is led by an elected president; the other is led by a prime minister appointed by parliament.

• One is a dictatorship; the other is a democratic republic

• One is a constitutional monarchy; the other is a parliamentary democracy

• One has the King of England as the head of state; the other has a prime minister

How is Canadian parliament similar to the United States Congress?

• Both are made up of two houses that are responsible for creating laws

• Both elect a prime minister to lead

• Both are led by a president that leads their nation's executive branch

• Both consist of members elected to two year terms.