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WorksheetsUS & Canada Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
One of the greatest European influences on the United States was
the influence of English writing on American culture.
the influence of parliamentary government on American government.
the influence of Greek ideas on American government.
the influence of European products on the American market.
In the United States, we live in an ethnically and culturally diverse society. This is often called a
bilingual society
multicultural society
cultural society
variety society
Which of the following BEST explains how African music and dance first appeared in the southern United States?
slave trade
exploration
universities
foreign tourism
Which of the following is required of citizens in the United States?
serving on juries
attending university (college)
voting in elections
joining a political party
The United States and Canada have a common history of colonization by European nations. What is one main difference between the political systems that developed in these countries?
One is a parliamentary democracy; while the other is a constitutional monarchy
One is a constitutional monarchy; while the other is a democratic republic
One is a communist country; while the other is a democracy
One is a presidential republic; while the other is a theocratic republic
To understand why the United States has the most Internet users in the world, it is MOST important to know that
the country has a high per capita income
the country's area is the third largest in the world
the country has an economy based on industry and services
the country's population is the third largest in the world
Benefits of the free enterprise system in the United States include which of the following?
less choices of products
ownership of private property
central regulation of production
a committee decide the distribution
The economic system shared by both the United States and Canada is which of the following?
market
command
trade
socialist
Which of the following is one historical reason the United States has become such a strong democracy?
Americans modeled their government on the French system.
Americans learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.
While under British rule, Americans desired representation in government.
While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada.
Unlike unlimited governments, Canada and the U.S are alike in which of the following ways?
They both are ruled by one authority.
They both enforce laws randomly.
They both have a government-run press.
They both have a representative government
When Europeans first migrated to North America, where would they put their settlements?
near natural resources
at high altitudes
in the southern region
open prairies
Where would you expect to find most of the large urban centers in North America?
in the desert
in the Rocky Mountains
in the Great Plains
along the Atlantic coast
The US Constitution was written to create a government with enough power to act on a national level, without threatening the fundamental rights of the people. This is an example of:
Unlimited government
Limited government
Parliamentary government
Monarchy
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, which lists protected freedoms for all U.S. citizens, are called
Bill of Freedoms
Bill of Rights
Rights and Freedoms Amendments
Guaranteed Rights Bill
-Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws
-Vote in elections for local, state, and federal representatives and laws
-Participate positively in your local community
These are the civic responsibilities of someone who lives in a...
Theocracy
Monarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
Federal systems of government divide power
Between the federal government and the governments of states or provinces.
Between the dictator's government and the governments of the states
Between multiple, central officials in government
Between the federal government and the owners of businesses.
I run north into Canada and south through the United States.
I provide opportunities for recreation, especially in the winter.
I am west of Texas but east of California.
I am the longest mountain chain in North America
What am I?
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Madre Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
What is the best title for the list above?
Landforms of United States and Canada
Landforms of Europe
Landforms of Latin America
Landforms of Sub-Saharan Africa
“The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources--because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples.” ― American President Lyndon B. Johnson
What issue is President Johnson supporting in this quote?
ethical behavior
free enterprise
immigration
taxation
One effect of migration from Mexico to the United States is
French is becoming a language that many people in the US speak.
Spanish speakers are hard to find in the US.
Spanish is becoming a language that many people in the US speak
Signs and services are not often offered in Spanish.
