Geography & Regions
two countries that we have studied in Unit 2.
What is The United States & Canada?
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Constitutional Republic
What kind of economy does the U.S. have?
Free Enterprise or Market Economy
What is “multiculturalism”?
Many cultures living together and sharing traditions
Name the sport that is most watched in Canada.
Hockey
Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?
To prevent a violation of rights
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What does diversity mean?
Involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, race, etc.
Which U.S. state is most likely to have a desert climate?
Arizona
What state has the highest population in the United States?
California
Which is a major landform in the U.S.?
Rocky Mountains
Who is the head of government in the U.S.?
President - Donald Trump
What does “free enterprise” mean?
People can own businesses and make economic choices freely
A similarity between the U.S. and Canada's culture is that both countries:
Have diverse populations
The U.S. and Canada both celebrate this holiday, but it occurs in different months.
Thanksgiving
Which climate regions are common in both the U.S. and Canada?
Temperate and continental
Who is the head of government in Canada?
The Prime Minister - Marc Carney
Which economy is where the government has control over the businesses?
Command
What is a holiday that represents freedom or unity?
Independence Day, Juneteenth
How many U.S. states share a border with Canada?
13
How has immigration affected culture in the U.S.?
A diversity of holidays and festivals are celebrated in the United States.
How are government leaders chosen in both countries?
Citizens vote in elections (U.S. directly elects President, Canada elects Parliament)
Who does the U.S and Canada trade with the most?
Mexico
What is one Indigenous group from North America?
Navajo, Inuit, Cree, Cherokee
What snack food was invented in Canada but is loved in both the U.S. and Canada, made of fries, gravy, and cheese curds?
Poutine