UK

Economic system
The UK economy is the world's largest with respect to the exchange market , after
France , keeping since World War the dispute with China and Germany as
Europe's largest economy sixth . He is considered one of the world's most
developed countries.
Economic sectors:
Agriculture accounts for only 1% of GDP and contributes only with 2% of PPA.
Highly mechanized , its main products are potatoes , beetroot , wheat and barley.
Livestock is also significant , especially sheep and bovine , with a major European
producer of milk and dairy products .
Fishing, however, suffers an acute conversion process , like the rest of the fleets
of the countries of the European Union due to the decrease in volume of fish in
traditional fishing grounds.
In industry, the main activities are machinery , transport equipment (vehicles ,
railways and aeronautics) and chemicals . The high technological development and
large sums for research make Britain's economy enjoy these healthy
Mining has always been a very important sector in the economy . Traditional coal
mines as coal located in Yorkshire , Wales , Scotland and Lancashire have
provided the thermal power British energy needed for economic development.
Although at present its specific gravity is lower, they remain a fundamental part of
the economy.
Education system
Education system is divided into several stages:
Primary school
Compulsory education starts at five years of age in grades one to six . They learn
subjects like English , Mathematics and Science .
High school
Students enter secondary school at age 11 and is compulsory for five years. In the
10th year , they will begin to prepare for the presentation of a series of tests General Certificate of Secondary Education ( GCSE ) . Students are usually
evaluated in nine or ten subjects.
A-Levels exams

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After passing the GCSE exams, students choose to leave school and start work,
follow training programs at technical colleges or two-year study for entrance exams
to college - "A-Levels". On average a student takes three to four subjects. The
higher score, the better the options to colleges the student has chosen.
University degrees
At undergraduate level, students in the UK usually get the title after three years
and submit final exams for graduation. For entry of international students at least
6.0 is required English IELTS, additional preparatory year, known as University
Foundation Year or competitive test scores A-levels.
Masters, MBAs and PhDs
The Masters traditionally given in the area of Arts, Science or Business
Administration (MBA), usually last a year and require exams and a thesis to
graduate.
Politic system
The UK is a parliamentary monarchy , unlike other regimes no written constitution ,
that is, of a single political code and require special design and reform process to
determine the basic institutions of the state, its territorial regime and rights and civil
liberties.
The organs of power
1. Monarchy
The monarch is the head of state, currently Queen Elizabeth II .
2. Government
The Government or Cabinet of His Majesty exercises executive power. It maintains
originally provided Privy Council consultative status , although in practice complies
with executive and administrative leadership .
3. Parliament
The British Parliament has legislative power. It is based on a bicameral system,
consisting of the House of Commons and House of Lords

USA
Economic system
The US economy is the largest and most technologically advanced in the world,
according to the CIA World Factbook as of March 2011. The country's gross
domestic product is $ 14.7 trillion , almost $ 5 trillion over China 's economy US $

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280 billion below the GDP of the European Union. The economic system of the US
it falls within the free market capitalism , led by individual initiative and selfmarketing in pursuit of profit .
Companies in the United States are more flexible when making decisions to
increase their profits , compared with the advanced capitalist economies of
Western Europe .
Education system
Elementary and Secondary
Before higher education, US students attending primary and secondary school for
a combined total of 12 years. These years are known as the period of first grade
through twelfth grade .
At the age of six years , American children start elementary school, which is
commonly called " primary school" ( elementary school ) . Attending this school for
five or six years and then go to high school.
Higher education system f the united states; levels of study
First level: " undergraduate" ( degree)
A student attending a college or university and has not earned a bachelor's degree
is studying at the level of " undergraduate" , or graduate degree . Overall obtaining
a bachelor's degree takes about four years. You can start your studies in search of
a bachelor's degree at a community college , or a university or four-year college .
Second level : Graduate looking for a master's degree
At present , it is likely that a graduate student at a college or university to obtain a
bachelor's degree want to seriously consider postgraduate studies in order to enter
certain professions or to advance their career .
Third level : Graduate looking for a doctoral degree
Many graduate schools consider obtaining a master's degree as the first step
towards obtaining a PhD ( doctorate). However, other schools can prepare
students directly for a doctorate without also obtaining a master's degree .
Obtaining a PhD degree can take three years or more . For international students ,
it can take up to five or six years.
Politic system
Legislative power is vested in the United States Congress , which is composed of
the Senate and House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives

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The House of Representatives is composed of members elected every two years.
The number of representatives each state has depends on the number of people
you have.

The House of Representatives elects its President , he would exercise the

Presidency of the United States if the President and the Vice President of the
United States were unable .
The Senate
The United States Senate is composed of two Senators from each State . The
President of the United States needs the advice and consent of the Senate, a
majority of two thirds of the Senators present , to conclude international
agreements and treaties and to appoint people to positions as proposed by the
executive departments , embassies and consulates and the courts . Senators are
elected for six years , renewing a third of the House every two years.
Political parties
The main political parties are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party .
Third parties underrepresented and limited to a particular territory are the Green
Party , the Libertarian Party and Constitution Party .

Canada
Economic system
Canada's economy and society with a rich high-tech industry , and an economy
with a higher trillion GDP , Canada's market economic system of the United States
and its pattern resembles production and construction .
Canada's relationship with the United States is an important Canadian issue of the
XXI century . Although the so-called "brain drain " has declined due to the
recession in the United States since 2001 , the Canadian labor market has also
been affected.
Trade with the United States increased 40% since the signing of NAFTA. As your
business partner , Mexico , 85 % of its exports are directed to the United States.
Both borders , Canada - US and US-Mexico are the busiest in the world.
Education system
The Canadian public education system level encompasses schools kindergarten
through grade 12 will . All public schools in Canada are accredited by the provinces
follow a standard curriculum , employ only certified teachers by her government
and are publicly funded .

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Over 95 % of Canadians choose public education for their children.

Canada spends more on education ( per capita ) than any other G8 country .

Students of Canadian public high rub the World Summit on standardized tests .
Shares of Canadian high school graduation school are recognized worldwide .

Canadian public schools have accepted international students since the 1980s
they have a well -developed infrastructure and support including teaching ESL
(English as a Second Language ) programs and closely supervised
accommodation.

Politic system
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth status with a federal
parliamentary system and a strong democratic tradition. Many of the country's
legislative practices derive from the unwritten practices and precedents established
by the parliament of Westminster in the UK. However , Canada has some
variations . Party discipline in Canada is higher than in the UK, and many of the
votes are considered confidence votes , which tends to diminish the role of
members of Parliament who are not part of the cabinet , called " backbenchers " .
Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada is the Head of State, the High Authority of the
executive branch , but usually esta power is not exercised by herself. As the
Constitution indicates the executive government and authority in Canada continue
to be exercised by the Queen. The government acts on their behalf. The term "
Crown " ( Crown ) paragraph Much USING represent the power of the monarchy.
Government ministers ministers son of the Crown. In judicial proceedings they are
Crown Prosecutors , acting on behalf of the monarchy.
Parliament
The Parliament of Canada includes the monarchy , the House of Commons ( by
choice) and a Senate ( by appointment ).
Provincial Governments
Each province is governed by a Governor Lieutenant ( " Lieutenant Governor " ) , a
prime minister and a single legislative chamber . Provincial governments operate
under a similar federal parliamentary system , the prime minister chosen in the
same way the prime minister of Canada.