1. Government and History Chapter 5, Section 1

2. United States and Canada are both representative democracies. United States declared in its constitution to have a separation of powers, its 3 branches of government are legislative-makes the laws; judicial-makes decisions about the laws, and executive-enforces the laws. U.S. Bill of Rights and Canada’s Charter of Rights protect certain citizens liberties. Federalism: Balance of power is between the states or provinces and the federal government. Example: States control public schools, while the federal government controls trade between states. Government

3. Early People UNITED STATES Descendants of Asian migrates: Native Americans occupy the US. CANADA Vikings arrive around 1000 AD.

4. UNITED STATES European colonies are established. Britain takes over the US colonies. CANADA French and English explorers settle the area Colonization – 1500’s – 1700’s

5. Independence UNITED STATES1776 Wins independence from Britain and establishes states. CANADA1867 Dominion of Canada is established. Colonies become provinces.

6. Expansion UNITED STATES, 1800-1900’s Economy grows and US becomes world leader. CANADA Population and economy grow, protection of French language and culture in Quebec.

7. Today UNITED STATES Faces the challenges of terrorism since 9/11/2001. CANADA 1982 gains full independence, can change constitution without British approval.

8. Cultures and Lifestyles Chapter 5, Section 2

9. Vocabulary ban – legally blocked suburb – smaller community just outside a large city indigenous – people descended from an area’s first inhabitants bilingual – accepting two official languages; able to speak two languages