AP Human Chapter 4: Part 1 Flashcards
The powers of the federal, state, and local governments, as well as the organization of power, choke points, and examples of stateless nations.
What are two global chokepoints and examples? What purpose do they serve?
The Strait of Malacca—between Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore—is a choke point for all agricultural goods (soybeans, grain, fertilizers, etc.) for Europe and Asia.
The Strait of Hormuz (between Iran and Oman), is a significant choke point in the global oil trade and is the subject of great international controversy.
Know examples of a stateless nation:
The Kurds are a primary example of a stateless nation as they are people who identify as a nation but live in a region spanning multiple countries, including Turkey and Syria.
The Basque people in Spain have a unique culture and language (a nation) but are not a state.
Know examples of an independent state that historically has not been entirely sovereign (relies on other countries, has been affected by neocolonialism).
For several decades during the latter half of the 20th century, Cuba depended on the Soviet Union because the island’s economy had been cut off from the economies of democratic countries such as the US, leading to shortages of food, fuel, and other necessities. The aid put the Soviet Union in a position to strongly influence Cuba’s internal and external affairs.
SM: Kenya and Cuba
What does it mean to define?
To define is to establish borders via a legal document or agreement.
What are the powers of the state government?
Sole power to conduct elections, issue marriage licenses, regulate intrastate commerce, administer driving regulations, and other activities. Includes power not delegated to the federal government.
What are the concurrent powers of state and national governments?
Levying taxes, making and enforcing laws, establishing courts, and borrowing money.
What are the denied powers of the state?
Can’t make treaties, or alliances with foreign governments, coin money, make any laws impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant titles of nobility.
What are the sole powers of the federal government?
Can coin money, regulate commerce, declare war, raise and maintain armed forces, and establish a post office.
What is the role of the local government?
Passing ordinances, local business support, and maintaining the state at the local level (parks and landscapes, for instance).
What does it mean to delimit?
To draw the previously defined borders on a map.
