Can we say that one culture is better than another? After we answer some basic national points we may be better able to conclude an answer. We may find out we are all the same.

How is each country's government structured and who carries the power, makes the laws, and represents the people?

Finland is a republic, with a democratic and parliamentary form of government. The country is governed under a constitution that was adopted on July 17, 1919.

The United States is a democracy and the Constitution is the basic instrument of government and supreme law of the United States.

Finland is divided into 12 provinces; each administered by a governor appointed by the President. The United States has 51 states; each state has a Governor. All of the states hold elections to select their own Governor. The Finnish parliament, known as the E

Schooling is free and mandatory in Finland between the ages of 7 and 16. Virtually no illiteracy exists. In addition to regular primary and secondary schools, Finland has an extensive adult education program consisting of folk high schools, folk academies, and workers' institutes. The adult education schools are operated privately or by municipalities or provinces and receive state financial support. In most of the United States, illiteracy has been virtually eliminated. However, census estimates suggest that 2.4 percent of the population over age 25 is functionally illiterate, which is they are unable to read and write well enough to meet the demands of everyday life. Education is offered at all levels from pre-kindergarten to graduate school by both public and private institutions. Elementary and secondary education involves 12 years of schooling. Successful completion of which leads to a high school diploma. Public elementary and secondary education is supported financially by three levels of government-local, state, and federal. Local school districts often charge property taxes, whic

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