Economics/Governments of Latin America and Canada

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

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?

How did the agreement of NAFTA affect Canada?

Which of the following best describes Canadian elections?

Which of these two countries have bicameral legislatures?

In Cuba, many of its industries are controlled by the government, which means that the government decides what and how much to produce. The government also sets prices for many goods and rations them to citizens. What type of economic system exists in Cuba?

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

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

What does it mean to have a presidential system?

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

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.

Brazil's economy can best be described 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?

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?

Brazil is the largest exporter of such goods as coffee, orange juice, and sugar. Agricultural products are exported out of Brazil at a fast rate, as Brazil is one of the world's major producers of agricultural products.

The reason Brazil exports so many agricultural products is mostly a result of Brazil's

Which of these actions would most likely lead to an increase in a country's gross domestic product (GDP)?

Why is Brazil able to export so many agricultural products?

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

"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?

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?

In a mixed economy, people have many economic choices, but the government is involved in some aspects of the economy. Which of the following is an example of how the government in Canada is involved in the economy?

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?

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