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Canada vs. U.S. Government

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of government does Canada have?

a)

Republic

b)

Parliamentary Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Federal Republic

2.

Who chooses the Prime Minister in Canada?

a)

The President

b)

The Monarch

c)

Members of Parliament

d)

The Governor General

3.

Who is the head of government in Canada?

a)

The President

b)

The Prime Minister

c)

The Monarch

d)

The Governor General

4.

Who is the head of state in Canada?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The President

c)

The British Monarch

d)

The Governor General

5.

Who represents the monarch in Canada?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The President

c)

The Governor General

d)

The British Monarch

6.

Fill in the blank: Canada has a ________.

a)

Constitution.

b)

Prime Minister.

c)

King.

d)

President.

7.

What documents form the basis of the government system?

a)

Constitution Acts of 1867 & 1982, plus unwritten customs

b)

Constitution Act of 1867 only

c)

Constitution Act of 1982 only

d)

Unwritten customs only

8.

What type of system is described in the document?

a)

Unitary System

b)

Federal System

c)

Confederation

d)

Monarchy

9.

What does the federal government control?

a)

Education, health care, and highways

b)

National laws, defense, foreign policy

c)

Local laws and regulations

d)

Cultural policies

10.

What do provincial/territorial governments control?

a)

National laws

b)

Defense and foreign policy

c)

Education, health care, and highways

d)

International trade

11.

What are the two houses of Parliament?

a)

Senate and House of Commons

b)

House of Lords and House of Commons

c)

Senate and House of Representatives

d)

House of Lords and House of Representatives

12.

What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

a)

A document that outlines the rights and freedoms of individuals in Canada

b)

A historical treaty between Canada and the United States

c)

A set of guidelines for Canadian businesses

d)

A manifesto for a political party in Canada

13.

What freedoms does the government protect?

a)

Speech

b)

Religion

c)

Equality

d)

All of the above

14.

What percentage of health costs does the government fund?

a)

10%

b)

30%

c)

50%

d)

70%

15.

What percentage of doctor and hospital care is covered?

a)

50%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

100%

16.

The United States has what type of government?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

17.

The President of the United States is elected through which process?

a)

Direct popular vote

b)

Electoral College

c)

Parliamentary vote

d)

State governors' vote

18.

The head of government and head of state in the United States is:

a)

The Vice President

b)

The Speaker of the House

c)

The President

d)

The Chief Justice

19.

What is the supreme law of the United States?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Articles of Confederation

20.

What year was the single document written?

a)
b)

1999

c)

2005

d)

2010

21.

What type of system is described in the document?

a)

Mechanical System

b)

Electrical System

c)

Biological System

d)

Chemical System

22.

What does the federal government control according to the document?

a)

The economy

b)

The military

c)

Healthcare

d)

Education

23.

What do state governments control according to the document?

a)

Education and public safety

b)

Foreign policy and defense

c)

Monetary policy and banking

d)

International trade and commerce

24.

What are the two houses of Congress?

a)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

The Parliament and the House of Commons

c)

The Council and the Assembly

d)

The Senate and the House of Lords

25.

The Bill of Rights protects which of the following?

a)

The right to free speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

The right to privacy

d)

All of the above

26.

What must citizens do regarding their health care?

a)

Take responsibility for their own health care

b)

Rely on government for health care

c)

Ignore health care needs

d)

Depend on employers for health care

27.

Which of the following is true about cultural diversity in America?

a)

All traditions in America are original.

b)

Many foods, words, ideas, and traditions in America originated from other countries.

c)

Americans have not blended traditions into a unique culture.

28.

The second most spoken language in the U.S. after English is:

a)

Spanish

b)

Chinese

c)

French

d)

German

29.

True or False: Most Americans have immigrant ancestors.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

How many Americans speak a language other than English as their first language?

a)

About 20 million

b)

About 40 million

c)

About 60 million

d)

About 80 million

31.

What is the majority religion in America?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

32.

How many followers do Judaism and Islam each have in America?

a)

Judaism: 5 million, Islam: 3.5 million

b)

Judaism: 2 million, Islam: 4 million

c)

Judaism: 6 million, Islam: 3 million

d)

Judaism: 4 million, Islam: 5 million

33.

Which religions have 2 to 3 million followers in America?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

34.

What has shaped the U.S. according to the text?

a)

Geography

b)

Economy

c)

Culture

d)

Politics

35.

In what year did Congress restrict immigration to mainly northern and western Europeans?

a)

1924

b)

1961

c)

1980

d)

2000

36.

In 1961, what did Congress focus on regarding immigration?

a)

Abolishing the national origins quota system

b)

Increasing the number of visas for skilled workers

c)

Establishing a refugee resettlement program

d)

Strengthening border security measures

37.

Name one notable American artist mentioned in the text.

a)

Andy Warhol

b)

Pablo Picasso

c)

Vincent van Gogh

d)

Claude Monet

38.

Native American art includes:

a)

pottery, weaving, and beadwork

b)

only pottery

c)

only weaving

d)

only beadwork

39.

Mark Twain wrote about:

a)

adventure and satire

b)

science fiction

c)

romance

d)

historical events

40.

Who depicted New England life in their writings?

a)

Nathaniel Hawthorne

b)

Mark Twain

c)

Emily Dickinson

d)

Louisa May Alcott

41.

Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison wrote about ______ experiences.

a)

European

b)

African American

c)

Asian

d)

Native American

42.

Country music evolved from which type of music?

a)

Blues

b)

Jazz

c)

Folk

d)

Classical

43.

Blues and jazz were developed by which group of musicians?

a)

African American musicians

b)

European musicians

c)

Asian musicians

d)

Latin American musicians

44.

Rock and roll emerged in the 1950s, followed by which genres?

a)

Jazz and Blues

b)

Hip Hop and Rap

c)

Disco and Funk

d)

Punk and Heavy Metal

45.

Broadway theater and Hollywood films are popular ______.

a)

locally

b)

regionally

c)

nationally

d)

worldwide

46.

What shift in living has occurred in America over time?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Ruralization

c)

Suburbanization

d)

Industrialization

47.

Where has there been growth in America?

a)

In the technology sector

b)

In the manufacturing industry

c)

In the agricultural sector

d)

In the service industry

48.

The U.S. leads in personal computer and ______ usage.

a)

television

b)

radio

c)

internet

d)

newspaper

49.

Which of the following sports are popular in America?

a)

Basketball

b)

Cricket

c)

Rugby

d)

Field Hockey

50.

Millions of young Americans participate in what type of leagues?

a)

Sports leagues

b)

Music leagues

c)

Art leagues

d)

Science leagues

51.

Which holidays in America honor national heroes?

a)

Independence Day and Thanksgiving

b)

Memorial Day and Veterans Day

c)

Labor Day and Columbus Day

d)

Halloween and Valentine's Day

52.

The official languages of Canada are:

a)

English and French

b)

English and Spanish

c)

French and Spanish

d)

English and German

53.

The population of Canada is:

a)

37 million

b)

38 million

c)

39 million

d)

40 million

54.

Which Canadian province has a significant French ancestry population?

a)

Ontario

b)

Quebec

c)

British Columbia

d)

Alberta

55.

What is the national anthem of Canada sung in?

4 lines
56.

What year was Nunavut created as a territory for the Inuit people?

4 lines
57.

What does 'Nunavut' mean in the Inuit language?

4 lines
58.

How do Inuit engage in modern businesses while preserving traditions?

a)

By completely abandoning traditional practices

b)

By integrating traditional knowledge with modern business practices

c)

By isolating themselves from modern influences

d)

By relying solely on government support

59.

What materials did First Nations artists traditionally use for carving?

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60.

Which Canadian artist is known for depicting landscapes?

4 lines
61.

What is an example of a work that explores nature and history?

4 lines
62.

What types of music are popular in Canada?

4 lines
63.

How much does Canada's film industry generate yearly?

4 lines
64.

What is Canada's national sport?

4 lines
65.

When did women join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?

4 lines
66.

Canada is officially a ________ country with English and French as its two languages.

a)

bilingual

b)

Nunavut

c)

separatism

d)

Quebec

67.

Which is Canada’s largest province in area and has a strong separatist movement?

a)

Quebec

b)

Nunavut

c)

Ontario

d)

British Columbia

68.

3. ________ is the indigenous group that primarily lives in the northern territories.

a)

Inuit

b)

Maori

c)

Aboriginal

d)

Zulu

69.

The creation of ________ in 1999 granted the Inuit more self-governance.

a)

Nunavut

b)

Yukon

c)

Northwest Territories

d)

Greenland

70.

Fill in the Blank (Word Bank: bilingual, Nunavut, separatism, Quebec, immigrants, Mounties, Inuit, multicultural, lacrosse, RCMP) 5. ________ is the idea of breaking away from Canada to form an independent country.

a)

separatism

b)

bilingual

c)

Nunavut

d)

Quebec

71.

Canada has a ________ policy, celebrating cultural diversity.

a)

multicultural

b)

unilateral

c)

isolationist

d)

monocultural

72.

7. The ________, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, are a well-known symbol of Canada.

a)

RCMP

b)

Canadian Police

c)

Mounties

d)

Canadian Rangers

73.

The RCMP officers are often called ________.

a)

Mounties

b)

Rangers

c)

Constables

d)

Troopers

74.

Fill in the Blank (Word Bank: bilingual, Nunavut, separatism, Quebec, immigrants, Mounties, Inuit, multicultural, lacrosse, RCMP) 9. Canada’s national sport is hockey, but ________ was originally a First Nations game.

a)

lacrosse

b)

hockey

c)

soccer

d)

basketball

75.

Most Canadians are descendants of ________ from around the world.

a)

immigrants

b)

natives

c)

explorers

d)

colonizers

76.

Match the following: A. Anne of Green Gables | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

b)

Traditional First Nations game

c)

National police force of Canada

d)

Canada’s largest province in area

e)

Inuit self-governed territory

77.

Match the following: B. Cirque du Soleil | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

b)

National police force of Canada

c)

Canada’s largest province in area

d)

Traditional First Nations game

e)

Internationally known circus group

78.

Match the following: C. Nunavut | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

Internationally known circus group

b)

Traditional First Nations game

c)

National police force of Canada

d)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

e)

Canada’s largest province in area

79.

Match the following: D. Lacrosse | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

National police force of Canada

b)

Inuit self-governed territory

c)

Traditional First Nations game

d)

Canada’s largest province in area

e)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

80.

Match the following: E. Quebec | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

b)

Traditional First Nations game

c)

Inuit self-governed territory

d)

National police force of Canada

e)

Canada’s largest province in area

81.

Match the following: F. RCMP | 1. Traditional First Nations game, 2. National police force of Canada, 3. Canada’s largest province in area, 4. Famous Canadian book about an orphan, 5. Inuit self-governed territory, 6. Internationally known circus group

a)

National police force of Canada

b)

Traditional First Nations game

c)

Canada’s largest province in area

d)

Famous Canadian book about an orphan

e)

Inuit self-governed territory

82.

What is the official policy of Canada that encourages diversity?

a)

Bilingualism

b)

Separatism

c)

Multiculturalism

d)

Federalism

83.

Which province has the most French-speaking residents?

a)

Ontario

b)

Quebec

c)

British Columbia

d)

Manitoba

84.

Which of the following is NOT a major influence on Canadian culture?

a)

A) British

b)

B) French

c)

C) Chinese

d)

D) Russian

85.

What is the national sport of Canada?

a)

Soccer

b)

Lacrosse

c)

Ice Hockey

d)

Baseball

86.

What year was Nunavut established?

a)

1763

b)

1867

87.

What year is mentioned in option C?

a)

1990

b)

1995

c)

1999

d)

2005