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U.S. and Canada Test Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two ways we refer to the government of Canada?​

​ (a)   because it elects representatives

and

​ (b)   since it has a king or queen.

Choose from the below words
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
2.

What is the main purpose of an organization like the Environmental Protection Agency?

a)

providing for the well-being of citizens

b)

preventing pollution of the environment

c)

promoting sustainable development

d)

preserving unspoiled places

3.

Select ALL that statements that are true about the Quebec Act of 1774/1775.

a)

The Quebec Act of 1775 was an attempt by the British to keep the French Canadians from rebelling.

b)

The Quebec Act of 1775 required French Canadians to give their land to the British government.

c)

The Quebec Act of 1775 required all French Canadians to speak English and follow British laws.

d)

The Quebec Act of 1775 protected French Canadians’ right to use their language, practice their own religion, and follow their existing laws.

4.

What is a republic?

a)

A government that has the power to coin money and declare war.

b)

Power in the national government is divided among different branches.

c)

Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

d)

Power belongs to the federal, state, and local governments only.

5.

The citizens of the United States and Canada have the same right to ​ (a)   for their ​ (b)   in government.​

Choose from the below words
vote
representatives
pay
monarch
prime minister
6.

Under the immigration policy of the United States, who is given preference of approval or priority to immigrate to the United States? (Chose all that Apply)

a)

Immigrants with family in the country

b)

Immigrants from Central and South America

c)

Immigrants with a college education

d)

Immigrants from Asia and the Caribbean

7.

Which factor best explains Canada’s economic success?

a)

Its vast mineral resources

b)

The high level of education of its people

c)

Its vast forest resources

d)

Heavy use of internet among its people

8.

The main purpose of free trade agreements (like NAFTA) is to

​ (a)   or eliminate ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
provide
reduce
trade barriers
taxes
war
increase
9.

Of the choices given, what area of the world do most of the immigrants to the United States originate from?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

France

d)

Central America

10.

Of the choices given, what area of the world do most of the immigrants of Canada originate from?

a)

Asia

b)

Central America

c)

Europe

d)

France

11.

In concerns to immigration policy in Canada, what two circumstances are given high priority or preference of approval?

a)

Family in the country

b)

Able to speak French or English

c)

College educated

d)

Mexican

12.

Which of the following statements about natural resources in the United States is most accurate?

a)

Much of the land is unusable because it is cold and barren.

b)

The resources are varied and plentiful leading the U.S. to prosper.

c)

The U.S. has very few natural resources.

d)

Due to overuse, the U.S. had depleted all of their natural resources.