North America Quiz

In a limited government, what important item LIMITS the power of the government?

• A Constitution
• An agreement

• A law

• A treaty

Which of the following is an example of a LIMITED government?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

During the American Revolution, colonists wanted freedom from the British Monarchy and to create a _ democracy. Fill in the missing words.

• No taxation without representation

• No supplies being sent from the king

• Representative

• True

Which of the following is a responsibility of a US citizen?

• Voting in elections

• Serving Jury Duty

• Registering for the Selective Service

• All are responsibilities of a US citizen

Type of economy where citizens own businesses and resources.

• Capitalism (Free Enterprise)

• Communism

• Socialism

Type of economy where the government controls ALL businesses and resources.

• Communism (Command)

• Free Enterprise

• Socialism

• Capitalism

Explain the reason for having Three Branches of Government in the US government?

According to the map, which landform is directly East of the Rocky Mountains?

• Great Plains

• Pacific Ocean

• Great Salt Lake

• Great Lakes

Which cultural trait makes Canada a unique cultural region in North America?

• British food is found there

• French language is widely spoken

• African music is dominant

• Spanish language is widely spoken

Which TWO choices can be found in a Free Enterprise (Capitalism) Economy?

• Competition

• Government ownership of businesses

• Citizen freedom to own businesses

• No competition