6th Grade Social Studies: Unit 7

Which of the following countries has an autocratic government?

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Cuba

In a presidential democracy, citizens elect the legislative body and the legislative body selects the president.

• True
• False

How are presidential democracies and parliamentary democracies different?

Why does it not matter if people vote in Cuba?

At what age can people in Brazil and Cuba vote?

• 16
• 17
• 18
• 21

Among these countries, which has the highest level of economic freedom?

• Cuba
• Brazil
• Mexico
• China

Which industry does Mexico's government has the most control of?

• small businesses
• fishing industry
• oil industry

Which country has the largest economy in Latin America?

• Cuba
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Colombia

How much of the workforce in Cuba is employed by the central government?

• 50%
• more than 70%
• 100%
• less than 25%

Describe the impact Cuba's economy has on its people.