The document compares and contrasts the governments of the United States and Canada. The United States is a federal republic with a constitution, while Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy closely aligned with Great Britain. The US president is elected through the Electoral College based on state popular votes, while Canada's prime minister is appointed by the governor general and the monarch position is hereditary. Both countries have multiple political parties, though the US has a two-party system of Democrats and Republicans while Canada's parties are divided federally and provincially.

1. American government & Canadian government By Kenneth Dixon 1st Period

3. Common misconception is that it is a democracy.Government of Canada is both a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. Closely aligned with Great Britain.

6. Mainly Democrats and Republicans

7. However, also many small partiesWide range of political parties Divided into federal and provincial parties

8. Flags American flag Canadian flag

10. Customs and laws are alike

11. Initially settled by the same country, Great Britain

12. Because of this, they have developed their customs, laws, and traditions similarly over time