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Name ____________________ Date _____________ Class ____How do the Canadian and American systems of government compare? the opening paragraph and answer the following questions:1. Canada and the United States are both ____________________, federal states. 2. Our countries share many cultural similarities, but very different structures, processes and laws govern each country. Perhaps the greatest distinction lies in our_______________________.3. The American Constitution consists of a _____________________________ document (the Constitution of the United States of America). 4. Canada’s constitution is made up of both written elements (British and Canadian statutes, as well as court judgments) and unwritten elements (traditions, customs and conventions).?Click on the “Start” image below to find out about otherdifferences between these two systems of icCanadaLanguageHow many official languages are there? Name them.United States1. ____________________2. ____________________System of Government1. What type of government do they have?2. Who is the head of state?1. _____________________ 2. ____________________1. The Prime Minister and the members of the Cabinet Circle one:(can, cannot)belong to the two houses of government.2. What are the two Parliamentary Houses?____________________________________________________Membership of the Houses1. The President and the members of the Cabinet Circle one:(can, cannot)belong to the two houses of government.2. What are the two Houses of Congress?________________________________________________How long can they hold office?Frequency of ElectionsHow long can they hold office?Senators are(appointed/elected).(Circle one).How long can they serve?SenatorsSenators are(appointed/elected).(Circle one).How long can they serve?Who introduces legislation?LegislationWho cannot introduce legislation?In case there is a disagreement within the government, who maintains control? Support of the HouseIn case there is a disagreement within the government, who maintains control?The Prime Minister’s role and powers Circle One: (are, are not)outlined in the constitution?Roll of the LeaderThe President’s role and powersCircle One: (are, are not)outlined in the constitution?The federal government has control over the provinces and territories. (True/False)Federal AuthorityThe federal government controls individual state government.(True/False)DecentralizationCourts have broadened (expanded) the __________________ powerand narrowed (lessened) the _____________________ power.Division of PowersCentralizationThe courts have broadened (expanded) the ________________ power and narrowed _______________ powers. ................
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