Economics/Governments of Latin America and Canada

Cuba does not permit freedom of choice in elections and only the Communist Party is permitted. Cuba has a dictatorship in which power is held by one central authority. What type of government would Cuba be classified as?

The government of Brazil has a national government and 26 state governments, each with some reserved powers and shared powers. What type of government would Brazil be classified as?

You are a rich farmer in a small country, and part of the national government. Most of the people in your country are very poor. You are part of a small group of wealthy landowning families that holds all of the political power in your nation. This small group makes all political decisions for your country. When making decisions, you generally do what is best for your families rather than what is best for all the people in your country.

Which form of government do you have?

Cuba has a type of government in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens. Name the type of government.

Mexico has a president who is elected by the people. The powers of the central government are restricted and regional authorities retain a degree of self-government. Ultimate power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives. Which of the following terms BEST describes Mexico's form of government today?

"Canadians should realize when they are well off under the Monarchy. For the vast majority of Canadians, being a Monarchy is probably the only form of government acceptable to them. I have always been for parliamentary democracy and I think the institution of Monarchy with the Queen heading it all has served Canada well."

Pierre Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, 1973


The quotation above gives the opinion that the monarchy in Canada

In many countries, the executive branch consists of a head of state and a head of government. For Canada, the English queen or king is the head of state. Who is the head of government?

NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior among or between countries?

How did the agreement of NAFTA affect Canada?

What is the purpose of free trade partnerships like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the
United States, Canada, and Mexico?

Why is Brazil able to export so many agricultural products?

What does it mean to have a presidential system?

Cuba is an autocratic nation ruled by a communist party, therefore they have a

In Brazil, people between the ages of 16 and 18 are allowed to vote. People over the age of 70 are also allowed to vote. People between the ages of 19 and 70

Which of the following is true about the elections in Cuba.

Which of these two countries have bicameral legislatures?

Which of the following best describes Canadian elections?

Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?

Mexico has a president who is elected by the people. The powers of the central government are restricted and regional authorities retain a degree of self-government. Ultimate power rests with the voters who choose their governmental representatives.

Which of the following terms BEST describes Mexico's form of government today?

Paying for an employee to go back to college is an example of