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Canada/ USA Flashcards

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What is the British North America Act?

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The British North America Act was enacted on July 1, 1867, creating Canada from four provinces.

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What type of government does Canada have?

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Canada has a constitutional monarchy and a representative democracy.

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What are the two houses of the Canadian Parliament?

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The two houses of the Canadian Parliament are the House of Commons and the Senate.

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What is the economic system in Canada?

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Canada has a capitalist economy, but it is more socialist than the USA.

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What significant event occurred on July 4, 1776, in the USA?

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The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation were adopted.

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What is the Constitution of the USA?

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The Constitution of the USA was ratified in 1790.

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What are the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791.

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What type of government does the USA have?

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The USA is a republic and a representative democracy.

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What is a colony?

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A colony is a small settlement owned by a parent nation state; it is not a nation state.

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Who are the strongest nation states historically?

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The strongest nation states include England, France, Spain, the Dutch, Germans, and Russians.

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What are the main cultural groups in Canada?

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Canada’s main cultural groups include First Nations, English, French, and German.

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What are the main cultural groups in America?

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America’s main cultural groups include Spanish, French, and English.

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What is the significance of the War of 1812?

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The War of 1812 was an American attack on Canada, highlighting differences in conflict resolution between the two nations.

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How does Canada protect its citizens?

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Canada protects its citizens through the Constitution.

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How does the USA protect its citizens?

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The USA protects its citizens through the Bill of Rights.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the USA?

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Checks and balances are designed to prevent tyranny and ensure no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

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What is the impeachment process in the USA?

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If the president is guilty of treason or bribery, the House of Representatives can initiate impeachment, which must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the Senate.

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What does the 1st Amendment protect?

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The 1st Amendment protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to petition the president, and freedom of religion.

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What does the 2nd Amendment protect?

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The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms.

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What does the 13th Amendment signify?

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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, known as the Emancipation Proclamation of 1865.

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What does the 19th Amendment guarantee?

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The 19th Amendment guarantees women’s suffrage, ratified in 1920.

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What does the 21st Amendment do?

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The 21st Amendment ends the prohibition of alcohol, ratified in 1933.

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What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

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The 22nd Amendment limits the presidency to two terms, ratified in 1951.

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Who is the official head of state of Canada?

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De Jure, the monarch of England is the official head of state; De Facto, the Prime Minister acts as the head of state.

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What is the role of the Governor-General in Canada?

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The Governor-General represents the monarch in Canada and must sign all Canadian bills into law.

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Why did British Columbia delay joining Confederation?

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British Columbia refused to join until a railroad was built, which took four years, and they sought protection and economic benefits.

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What are the three branches of government?

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The three branches of government are Legislative, Judicial, and Executive.

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What is a riding in Canadian politics?

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A riding is an electoral district based on population density, representing one seat in the House of Commons.

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What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

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The Supremacy Clause establishes that the US Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws.

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What is the electoral process in the USA?

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On election day, citizens vote for electors who then cast votes for presidential candidates.

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What is the ‘Diversity in Harmony’ theory?

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The ‘Diversity in Harmony’ theory describes Canada as a cultural mosaic made up of various pieces.

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What does ‘E pluribus Unum’ mean?

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‘E pluribus Unum’ means ‘from many, one,’ representing the melting pot theory of American culture.

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