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Worksheets1.9 CA
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 42mins
What are Canada's official languages?
English
French
Spanish
Arabic
What 3 countries make up North America?
Canada, Mexico & US
Greenland, US & Central America
Alaska, Canada & US
What country or territory is this?
United States
Greenland
Canada
Mexico
What type of government does the United States have?
democracy
republic
communisim
Where does most of Canada's population live?
The Southern Border of Canada near the USA
In the Northern region or Tundra
The Interior parts of Canada.
The Northeastern Territories of Canada
What is the name of the document that explains how the US government is supposed to work?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Rules of Right
What is a representative democracy?
A form of government in which there is a king or queen and a house of representatives
One in which there is one leader who makes all decisions for the people
One in which there is no leader and the people make all the decisions
A form of government where people vote for a group of representatives to be in control
Power in this government lies with the people.
democracy
oligarchy
dictatorship
autocracy
What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.
Monarchy
Anarchy
Theocracy
Representative Democracy
An economic and political system in which the government controls or owns all the businesses, farms, means of production, wages and prices
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Communism
Little to no freedom in selecting a career and workplace is a characteristic in which economic system?
Capitalism
Socialism
Fascism
Communism
What is an economic system where only the government makes the economic decisions?
traditional economy
free enterprise
mixed economy
command economy
Based on traditions
Command
Traditional
Market
Mixed
Businesses have freedom to produce whatever they think consumers will buy
Market
Command
Mixed
Traditional
Which of the following is an appropriate definition for CULTURE?
the people
Bob Marley
The way of life of a group of people such as their religious beliefs, music, dance etc.
our language
system of government in which a small group holds power
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Theocracy
the spreading out and merging of different cultures is
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Adaptation
Globalization
Cultural Diversity
Railroad systems, interstate highway systems, energy systems, and airports are all examples of_______________.
Infrastructure
transportation barriers
geographic features
culture
U.S. Interstate 35 is an example of _
Cultural Diffusion
Transportation Infrastructure
Human Adaptation
Trade and Transportation
How were Canada and the United States impacted by the advances in transportation?
travel increased between Canada and the United States, but trade decreased
trade increased throughout Southern Canada and the Northern United States
Bridges, Interstates and highways, and railroads are all examples of _
free enterprise
human migration
transportation infrastructure
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as...
The Ten Amendments
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The First Amendments
This document provided individual rights for Americans -
Process of Ratification
Separation of Power
Preamble
The Bill of Rights
What was the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms?
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Great Compromise
A limited government is led by the_______, and ________ must obey the laws.
the dictator, some people
the citizens, everyone
a few people, most people
a king or queen, everyone
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state propose, defend, and vote on laws and issues.
Direct Democracy
Direct Democracy
Gov’t ruled by a small group of citizens and is often based on wealth
The leader of a country such as a President or Prime Minister
ALL citizens make decisions because All citizens vote for decisions
Rule by ONE, Dictator has absolute power, Dictator often tries to act like a god; Usually backed by the military Ex: North Korea
Representative Democracy/
Republic
the chief public representative of a country, such as a president or a monarch, who may also be the head of gov’t
the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs
Representatives are elected by the majority of politicians
Representatives are elected by majority vote and are expected to reflect voter’s wants and needs - Ex.: USA
A government that has a leader or leaders with no restrictions on what they can do
Limited Government
Government
Unlimited Government
Republic
Created by people who believe that there are restrictions on the power of leaders
Human Rights
Unlimited Government
Limited Government
Democrat
The United States has an unlimited government.
True
False
A parent passing down their family culture of having quinceañera on their daughters 15th birthday is what type of institution?
Governmental
Economic
Educational
Religious
Trading between the United States and the United Kingdom is considered a
Governmental Institutions
Economic Institutions
Educational Institution
Religious Institutions
The establishment of a building dedicated to God.
Governmental Institutions
Economic Institutions
Educational Institutions
Religious Institutions
The United States government was which type of democracy?
Direct
Representative
