North America Unit Test Review - Part I: Definitions

Democracy is defined as:

• A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual.

• A system where religious leaders control the government.

• A government ruled by a small group of elites.

The significance of Democracy to North America is:

• It provides a system of government based on representation and individual rights.

• It establishes a monarchy with absolute power.

• It enforces a single-party rule with no elections.

• It promotes a theocratic government with religious leaders in control.

Federalism is defined as:

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• A form of government where all power is held by a single central authority

• A system where states have complete independence from the central government

• A government run entirely by the military

The significance of Federalism to North America is:

• It allows for the division of powers between national and regional governments.

• It abolishes all state governments in favor of a single central authority.

• It prevents any form of government from existing in the region.

• It ensures that only the national government has power over all local matters.

NAFTA / USMCA is defined as:

• A trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico

• A military alliance between North American countries

• A cultural exchange program in North America

• A single currency system for North America

The significance of NAFTA / USMCA to North America is:

• It promotes trade and economic cooperation among the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• It establishes a single currency for all North American countries.

• It creates a military alliance between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• It restricts trade between North American countries.

Trade Tariff is defined as:

• A tax imposed on imported or exported goods.

• A type of currency used in international trade.

• A document required for shipping goods overseas.

• A method of measuring trade volume between countries.

The significance of Trade Tariff to North America is:

• It affects the cost and flow of goods between countries in the region.

• It increases the population of North America.

• It determines the climate of North America.

• It controls the natural resources of North America.

The Industrial Revolution is defined as:

• a period of rapid industrial growth and technological innovation

• a time when agriculture became the main economic activity

• an era of global exploration and colonization

• a movement to promote hand-made crafts over machines

The significance of the Industrial Revolution to North America was:

• It led to rapid industrialization and economic growth.

• It caused North America to remain primarily agricultural.

• It resulted in the decline of urban centers.

• It prevented technological advancements in the region.