Mexico and Central America at Work

What type of democracy is Belize, unlike other countries in Central America?

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Federal republic

• Constitutional monarchy

What percentage of Mexican workers are employed in service industries?

• About 25%

• About 75%

• About 66%

• About 4%

Which of these is NOT a trade barrier mentioned in the text?

• Sanctions

• Tariffs

• Quotas

• Embargoes

What makes Costa Rica's democracy unique in Central America?

• It has the oldest democratic system

• It has no standing military

• It has a parliamentary system

• It requires citizens to vote

Which economic sector employs the smallest percentage of Mexican workers?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Service industry

What is the term for payments sent home by workers in other countries?

• Remittances

• Tariffs

• Investments

• Trade barriers

Which country's economy is most dependent on the Panama Canal?

• Costa Rica

• Mexico

• Panama

• Belize

How many state governments does Mexico have?

• 29

• 30

• 31

• 32

What is the main difference between Mexico's and U.S. presidential elections?

• Voting age requirements

• Direct election of president

• Mandatory voting laws

• Term limits

Which industry represents Mexico's second most valuable export?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Oil and oil products

• Tourism