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WorksheetsCanada vs. U.S. Government
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
What type of government does Canada have?
Republic
Parliamentary Democracy
Monarchy
Federal Republic
Who chooses the Prime Minister in Canada?
The President
The Monarch
Members of Parliament
The Governor General
Who is the head of government in Canada?
The President
The Prime Minister
The Monarch
The Governor General
Who is the head of state in Canada?
The Prime Minister
The President
The British Monarch
The Governor General
Who represents the monarch in Canada?
The Prime Minister
The President
The Governor General
The British Monarch
Fill in the blank: Canada has a ________.
Constitution.
Prime Minister.
King.
President.
What documents form the basis of the government system?
Constitution Acts of 1867 & 1982, plus unwritten customs
Constitution Act of 1867 only
Constitution Act of 1982 only
Unwritten customs only
What type of system is described in the document?
Unitary System
Federal System
Confederation
Monarchy
What does the federal government control?
Education, health care, and highways
National laws, defense, foreign policy
Local laws and regulations
Cultural policies
What do provincial/territorial governments control?
National laws
Defense and foreign policy
Education, health care, and highways
International trade
What are the two houses of Parliament?
Senate and House of Commons
House of Lords and House of Commons
Senate and House of Representatives
House of Lords and House of Representatives
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A document that outlines the rights and freedoms of individuals in Canada
A historical treaty between Canada and the United States
A set of guidelines for Canadian businesses
A manifesto for a political party in Canada
What freedoms does the government protect?
Speech
Religion
Equality
All of the above
What percentage of health costs does the government fund?
10%
30%
50%
70%
What percentage of doctor and hospital care is covered?
50%
70%
80%
100%
The United States has what type of government?
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
The President of the United States is elected through which process?
Direct popular vote
Electoral College
Parliamentary vote
State governors' vote
The head of government and head of state in the United States is:
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
What is the supreme law of the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
What year was the single document written?
1999
2005
2010
What type of system is described in the document?
Mechanical System
Electrical System
Biological System
Chemical System
What does the federal government control according to the document?
The economy
The military
Healthcare
Education
What do state governments control according to the document?
Education and public safety
Foreign policy and defense
Monetary policy and banking
International trade and commerce
What are the two houses of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Parliament and the House of Commons
The Council and the Assembly
The Senate and the House of Lords
The Bill of Rights protects which of the following?
The right to free speech
The right to bear arms
The right to privacy
All of the above
What must citizens do regarding their health care?
Take responsibility for their own health care
Rely on government for health care
Ignore health care needs
Depend on employers for health care
Which of the following is true about cultural diversity in America?
All traditions in America are original.
Many foods, words, ideas, and traditions in America originated from other countries.
Americans have not blended traditions into a unique culture.
The second most spoken language in the U.S. after English is:
Spanish
Chinese
French
German
True or False: Most Americans have immigrant ancestors.
True
False
How many Americans speak a language other than English as their first language?
About 20 million
About 40 million
About 60 million
About 80 million
What is the majority religion in America?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
How many followers do Judaism and Islam each have in America?
Judaism: 5 million, Islam: 3.5 million
Judaism: 2 million, Islam: 4 million
Judaism: 6 million, Islam: 3 million
Judaism: 4 million, Islam: 5 million
Which religions have 2 to 3 million followers in America?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
What has shaped the U.S. according to the text?
Geography
Economy
Culture
Politics
In what year did Congress restrict immigration to mainly northern and western Europeans?
1924
1961
1980
2000
In 1961, what did Congress focus on regarding immigration?
Abolishing the national origins quota system
Increasing the number of visas for skilled workers
Establishing a refugee resettlement program
Strengthening border security measures
Name one notable American artist mentioned in the text.
Andy Warhol
Pablo Picasso
Vincent van Gogh
Claude Monet
Native American art includes:
pottery, weaving, and beadwork
only pottery
only weaving
only beadwork
Mark Twain wrote about:
adventure and satire
science fiction
romance
historical events
Who depicted New England life in their writings?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mark Twain
Emily Dickinson
Louisa May Alcott
Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison wrote about ______ experiences.
European
African American
Asian
Native American
Country music evolved from which type of music?
Blues
Jazz
Folk
Classical
Blues and jazz were developed by which group of musicians?
African American musicians
European musicians
Asian musicians
Latin American musicians
Rock and roll emerged in the 1950s, followed by which genres?
Jazz and Blues
Hip Hop and Rap
Disco and Funk
Punk and Heavy Metal
Broadway theater and Hollywood films are popular ______.
locally
regionally
nationally
worldwide
What shift in living has occurred in America over time?
Urbanization
Ruralization
Suburbanization
Industrialization
Where has there been growth in America?
In the technology sector
In the manufacturing industry
In the agricultural sector
In the service industry
The U.S. leads in personal computer and ______ usage.
television
radio
internet
newspaper
Which of the following sports are popular in America?
Basketball
Cricket
Rugby
Field Hockey
Millions of young Americans participate in what type of leagues?
Sports leagues
Music leagues
Art leagues
Science leagues
Which holidays in America honor national heroes?
Independence Day and Thanksgiving
Memorial Day and Veterans Day
Labor Day and Columbus Day
Halloween and Valentine's Day
The official languages of Canada are:
English and French
English and Spanish
French and Spanish
English and German
The population of Canada is:
37 million
38 million
39 million
40 million
Which Canadian province has a significant French ancestry population?
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
What is the national anthem of Canada sung in?
What year was Nunavut created as a territory for the Inuit people?
What does 'Nunavut' mean in the Inuit language?
How do Inuit engage in modern businesses while preserving traditions?
By completely abandoning traditional practices
By integrating traditional knowledge with modern business practices
By isolating themselves from modern influences
By relying solely on government support
What materials did First Nations artists traditionally use for carving?
Which Canadian artist is known for depicting landscapes?
What is an example of a work that explores nature and history?
What types of music are popular in Canada?
How much does Canada's film industry generate yearly?
What is Canada's national sport?
When did women join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
Canada is officially a ________ country with English and French as its two languages.
bilingual
Nunavut
separatism
Quebec
Which is Canada’s largest province in area and has a strong separatist movement?
Quebec
Nunavut
Ontario
British Columbia
3. ________ is the indigenous group that primarily lives in the northern territories.
Inuit
Maori
Aboriginal
Zulu
The creation of ________ in 1999 granted the Inuit more self-governance.
Nunavut
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Greenland
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.
separatism
bilingual
Nunavut
Quebec
Canada has a ________ policy, celebrating cultural diversity.
multicultural
unilateral
isolationist
monocultural
7. The ________, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, are a well-known symbol of Canada.
RCMP
Canadian Police
Mounties
Canadian Rangers
The RCMP officers are often called ________.
Mounties
Rangers
Constables
Troopers
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.
lacrosse
hockey
soccer
basketball
Most Canadians are descendants of ________ from around the world.
immigrants
natives
explorers
colonizers
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
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
Traditional First Nations game
National police force of Canada
Canada’s largest province in area
Inuit self-governed territory
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
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
National police force of Canada
Canada’s largest province in area
Traditional First Nations game
Internationally known circus group
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
Internationally known circus group
Traditional First Nations game
National police force of Canada
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
Canada’s largest province in area
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
National police force of Canada
Inuit self-governed territory
Traditional First Nations game
Canada’s largest province in area
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
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
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
Traditional First Nations game
Inuit self-governed territory
National police force of Canada
Canada’s largest province in area
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
National police force of Canada
Traditional First Nations game
Canada’s largest province in area
Famous Canadian book about an orphan
Inuit self-governed territory
What is the official policy of Canada that encourages diversity?
Bilingualism
Separatism
Multiculturalism
Federalism
Which province has the most French-speaking residents?
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Manitoba
Which of the following is NOT a major influence on Canadian culture?
A) British
B) French
C) Chinese
D) Russian
What is the national sport of Canada?
Soccer
Lacrosse
Ice Hockey
Baseball
What year was Nunavut established?
1763
1867
What year is mentioned in option C?
1990
1995
1999
2005
