6SW3.2.1 ARTICLE 1: Introduction QUESTIONS

What type of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Which country in North America is known for its vast natural resources?

• Mexico

• United States

• Canada

• Cuba

What is a mixed economy?

• An economy with only government control

• An economy that combines free-market and government regulation

• An economy that only allows trade with one country

• An economy that is completely free-market

Which country actively engages in free trade agreements to strengthen its economy?

• Canada

• United States

• Mexico

• All of the above

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To allow one branch to dominate

• To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate the need for elections

• To increase government spending

Which of the following best describes Canada’s government structure?

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Confederation

• Totalitarian regime

What role does government play in the economies of North America?

• Only regulates businesses

• Only collects taxes

• Supports and regulates businesses

• Has no role

How do the economies of Canada, the United States, and Mexico interact? Mark only one oval.

• They are completely independent

• They are interconnected through trade and currency exchange

• They only trade with Europe

• They compete for resources

What is one characteristic of a federal government? Mark only one oval.

• Power is concentrated in one central authority

• Power is divided between national and state governments

• There are no elections

• It has only one branch

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Mexico? Mark only one oval.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative