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WorksheetsGovernments of Latin America
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which country has a presidential democracy?
Australia
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Citizens of which country are considered to have the least freedom?
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Canada
What is a unitary government?
The local/regional governments have all of the power.
The central and local/regional governments share power.
The central government has all of the power.
This agreement reduced trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the United States
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
OPEC (Oil Producing and Exporting Countries)
Mercosur
How did the U.S. respond to Castro's victory in the Cuban Revolution?
They threatened to bomb Cuba.
The U.S. defeated Cuba at the Bay of Pigs.
The U.S. demanded Castro step down and he did.
The U.S. put an embargo on trading with Cuba.
What type of government did Cuba have under Fidel Castro?
Federal
Theocracy
Confederation
Unitary
What is true about political parties in Cuba?
There are many political parties.
There is only one political party.
There are at least two political parties.
There are no political parties.
One way that Brazil's government is different from the U.S. government is that it
has a president as a chief executive.
does not allow 16-year-olds to vote.
requires citizens aged 18-70 to vote.
has a legislature called the Congress.
What system of government does the graphic best describe?
Unitary
Confederation
Federal
What system of government does the graphic BEST describe?
Federal
Confederation
Unitary
Historically, why has the United States restricted trade to Cuba?
Because Cuba is too close geographically to the United States for competition.
Because the United States did not want the Cubans to flood the American market with Cuban cigars.
Because of Cuba's communist government and its failed protection of the human rights of Cuban citizens.
Because Cuba failed to allow the United States to annex the nation of Cuba after the Spanish American War.
In what way would the climate in the shaded area impact that region of South America?
It creates arid conditions with massive deserts.
It creates vast amounts of farmable land to be developed.
It is home to the highest population density in the region.
It allows for dense vegetation and tropical rain forests to grow.
As with any small island country, Cuba has fewer natural resources than countries such as Brazil. This affects their economy in that Cuba
exports only manufactured products.
exports more products than it imports..
must import more products than it exports.
has imposed trade barriers against the United States.
Which of the following would be MOST helpful to improving a country’s standard of living?
decreasing literacy rate
increasing literacy rate
reducing number of farming communities
creating more factory jobs
A lasting impact of the Cuban Revolution has been
Diminished political freedom for Cuban citizens.
Diminished needs for trades with other countries.
Increased economic opportunities for Cuban citizens.
Increased choices in political parties.
Based on the information in the chart, what is the BEST way for a country to grow its economy?
increase its population
protect its environment
invest in human capital
colonize neighboring countries
Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following would make the
BEST title for the table?
Communist Goals of the Cold War
Economic Strategies of Batista
Early Laws Under Fidel Castro
Legacy of Flugencio Batista
Why is Cuba in a good location for trade?
Cuba is an island country in the Pacific Ocean so it can easily
trade withCalifornia and Hawaii.
Cuba's location close to the Panama Canal increase ability for intercostal shipping.
Cuba shares borders with several countries increasing trade capacity.
Cuba is an island country with coasts along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea making trade easier.
Which statement BEST explains why deforestation increases when the price of crops and cattle go up?
The value of timber increases.
The laws to protect the rainforest are not enforced.
People think they can make a profit by selling cattle and crops so they clearcut.
Environmental groups only work with the government when prices are down.
How does the geography of Mexico city impact their pollution problem.
It's one of the most populated cities.
The number of cars has increased over the past ten years.
The passing of NAFTA has permitted for more factories.
It lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains, that trap air pollutants over the city.
Cuba has a dictatorship, and Brazil has a presidential democracy. How are these countries different from each other?
In Cuba, the head of government has unlimited power.
In Brazil, the head of government is appointed for life.
In Cuba, more citizens protest against the government.
In Brazil, all newspapers are owned by the government.
These are some problems faced by citizens in Latin American because of illegal drug production and trade. Which BEST replaces the question mark?
immigration
unemployment
domestic violence
habitat destruction
Which country does the following describe:
*Federation
*President
*Senate
*Chamber of Deputies
*Supreme Court of Justice
Cuba
Haiti
Mexico
Brazil
What country's government is described?
- Dictatorship
- Chief of State AND Head of Government: President
- President elected by legislature (National Assembly)
- Only one legal political party (Communist Party)
- Voting rights to citizens over 16 years
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
Venezuela
Which country is being described?
-presidential democracy
- Federal Republic
- Chief of State AND Head of Government: President
- Bicameral legislature
- Voting rights to citizens age 16 and higher (compulsory for those over 18 and under 70)
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Venezuela
Which part of the Venn Diagram is incorrect?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is the LEAST LIKELY way that Latin American countries can protect the environment.
enforcing deforestation laws
developing new methods of farming
increasing awareness and education about environmental issues
increasing the tourism industry
