European Geography
European Government Systems
Canada
Autocratic,Oligarchic, And Democratic Governments
Parliamentary And Presidential Forms Of Government
100
The English Channel seperates the Atlantic Ocean from the rest of the continent
The water that seperates the Atlantic Ocean from the rest of the continent
100
What is a Unitary government
In this government, the central government has all of the power
100
What is the St. Lawrence River?
One of the most important rivers in Canada
100
What is an Oligarchic government?
A small group of people hold all the power
100
What is the parliamentary system?
This system is most common in Europe
200
What islands do the United Kingdom contain?
This country contains Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island Ireland, and many other smaller islands
200
What is a confederation type of government?
A group of states or communities that come together to support each other and to work on common issues
200
What is the Canadian Shield?
Covers a large part of eastern and central Canada
200
What is an Autocratic Government?
Countries that have only one ruler through family bloodlines
200
What are presidential democracies?
This type of democracy is most common in the americas
300
What is Spain bordered by?
This country is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east
300
Does the federal system have a constitution?
Like the unitary system, this system has its own constitution
300
What are the Rocky Mountains?
These mountains stretch over 3,000 mi., from British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico in the United States
300
What is a Democratic Government
People hold the power and elect their leaders or rulers
300
What is a prime minister?
Is responsible for day-to-day operations in the country
400
What is Acid Rain?
Over the past thirty years, this has taken its toll on landmarks such as old forests, beautiful rivers, as well as historic artwork and buildings
400
What is Basic Law
The document that divides and explains the powers of the central government and of the state governments
400
Is Canada the largest country in the western hemisphere in land area?
The largest country in the western hemisphere in land area
400
What is Autocracy?
No one can be elected - citizens have no choice in selecting a ruler
400
What is a chancellor?
The person most like a prime minister
500
What was the Great Smog of 1952?
In the year of 1952, in the beloved city of London, this smog was so dense that, for four days, these people couldn't see what was in front of them
500
What is confederation formed by
Formed by a treaty, which may be replaced later with a constitution
500
Is Canada the second largest country in land area?
The second largest country by land area in the whole world
500
What is a Democracy type of Government?
Any citizen can elect (with certain restrictions like age, not in jail,etc.)
500
What is a president?
This person serves as head of state and chief executive
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