ch 9 Flashcards
exclave
type of fragmentation, a portion of a state that is separated from the main territory and surrounded by another country
enclave
counterpart to exclave is an enclave, a territory that is surrounded by, but is not part of, a state
Subnationalism
the feeling that one owes primary allegiance to a traditional group or nation rather than to the state
devolution
the transfer of certain powers from the state central government to separate political subdivisions within the state’s territory; decentralization of political control
Supranationalism
the acceptance of the interests of more than one state, expressed as associations of states created for mutual benefit and to achieve shared objectives
the three main types of boundaries (NAC)
natural, artificial, classified by settlement
natural or physical boundary
boundary line based on recognizable physiographic features, such as mountains, rivers, or deserts
artificial or geometric boundary
boundary without obvious physical geographic basis
classified by settlement (ASCS)
antecedent boundary, subsequent, consequent, superimposed
centripetal force
a force that promotes unity and national identity
centrifugal
a force that disrupts and destabilizes a state
the two main regional issues concerning political organization and what each entails
1.districting problems
2. fragmentation of political power
the four forces that promote state (country) cohesion (N/UI/EO/ST)
1.Nationalism
2.unifying institutions
3.effective organization and administration of government
4.systems of transportation and communication
the three types of land surface unit classifications (SNN-S)
states, nations, nation-states
state
an independent political unit occupying a defined populated territory and having full control over its internal and foreign affairs
